WJR Business Beat
655 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWJR Business Beat as heard on 760 WJR, hosted by Guy Gordon and StartupNation's founder and CEO, Jeff Sloan.
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WJR Business Beat: Top Mobile Apps of 2021 (Episode 345)
January 13, 2022 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.4 MBToday, we take a closer look at app downloads as a measure of what the hottest apps are these days. Can you guess which is at No. 1?
WJR Business Beat: Top-Visited Sites on the Internet Today (Episode 344)
January 12, 2022 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.31 MBOn today's Business Beat, Jeff Sloan talks about how the ability to look up anything we want, anytime we want, all in the palm of our hands, has made Google the top-visited website globally over the last year, according to new data from SimilarWeb.
WJR Business Beat: The Social Commerce Boom Is Here (Episode 343)
January 11, 2022 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBA new report just out by Accenture indicates that the global social commerce industry is expected to grow three times faster than traditional e-commerce and brands and retailers are taking notice.
WJR Business Beat: Is This the End of the Office? (Episode 342)
January 10, 2022 17:15 - 2 minutes - 2.34 MBAccording to a recent Gartner survey, 44% of American companies now have pushed back or altered their reopening plans because of the Omicron COVID variant.
WJR Business Beat: Ideas for Startup Companies Are Limitless as Space Sports Emerge (Episode 341)
January 07, 2022 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.27 MBBusinesses largely focused on getting people into space have swung open the doors to all kinds of creative offshoots, including space sports. It's not as pie-in-the-sky as you'd think, Jeff Sloan says.
WJR Business Beat: 2021 Holiday Retail Sales Wrap-Up (Episode 340)
January 06, 2022 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBInitial indicators point to a really bright holiday season for most merchants and brands.
WJR Business Beat: Lineage Logistics Gets Massive Round of Fundraising (Episode 339)
January 05, 2022 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBLineage Logistics, based in Novi, announced that it successfully raised $1.7 billion in new capital to expand its footprint and develop automation and supply chain technology as part of its vision to become the major force in food distribution.
WJR Business Beat: Hot Regional Startups To Watch In 2022 (Episode 338)
January 04, 2022 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.32 MBCronicle Tech News has come out with its list of hot tech companies to watch in 2022 in the Great Lakes region.
WJR Business Beat: OnArrival.com, a Detroit TechTown Success Story (Episode 337)
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.41 MBJeff Sloan talks with the founders of OnArrival.com, a travel recommendation service spurred by a big idea and the help of Detroit's TechTown.
WJR Business Beat: Is Brick-and-Mortar Retail Dead? (Episode 336)
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 2.19 MBJeff Sloan believes that while there is more shakeout to come for brick-and-mortar retail, if store owners focus on experience, customer service and a clear online integration strategy, we're going to see brick and mortar and e-commerce helping to drive the success of the other.
WJR Business Beat: (Episode 335) Where Does Michigan Rank in Unemployment Recovery?
December 20, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.13 MBWallet Hub is out with their latest report on which U.S. states are faring best and which ones worst in job recovery since the start of the pandemic.
WJR Business Beat: The Final Week of 2021 Holiday Shopping is Strong (Episode 334)
December 16, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MBThis is shaping up to be a very good year for retailers driven largely by pent-up demand created by the pandemic as well as consumer purchasing power, staying strong through the holidays.
WJR Business Beat: New Insight on the Great Resignation (Episode 333)
December 15, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBA record number of American workers have quit their jobs since the start of the pandemic, so much so that this period of time is known as the Great Resignation. But does this mean that Americans are unhappy with their jobs?
WJR Business Beat: Business Networking Shifts From Virtual to In Person (Episode 332)
December 07, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.29 MBMore and more networking is taking place online, virtually that is, as opposed to attending conferences or community gatherings, or even by taking in-person meetings. It's known as virtual relationship building.
WJR Business Beat: Big Business Transactions in the Metaverse (Episode 331)
December 06, 2021 13:10 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBVirtual land is becoming as much of an investment as physical land as evidenced in the metaverse.
WJR Business Beat: Color 2022 Packaging Chilled and Subdued (Episode 330)
December 03, 2021 15:30 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBPackaging is fundamentally critical and you can't treat it casually if you are serious about your business' success.
WJR Business Beat: Record Spending On Small Business Saturday (Episode 329)
December 02, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.56 MBSales on Small Business Saturday recorded an all-time high with an estimated $23.3 billion in U.S. consumer spending. And there's more good news, Jeff Sloan says.
WJR Business Beat: Shopify Jump-Starts Starting A Business (Episode 328)
December 01, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBShopify, a subscription-based software that anyone can use to set up an online store and sell products, provides the tools you need to start your business.
WJR Business Beat: Shoppers Consider Brand Purpose In Their Purchase Decisions (Episode 327)
November 30, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBA new report indicates 82% of consumers are making their purchase decisions this holiday season based on what a brand stands for and how they feel about that brand.
WJR Business Beat: E-Commerce Falls Short of Consumer Expectations (Episode 326)
November 29, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.73 MBTwo new studies show that consumers aren't all that thrilled with their online shopping experiences.
WJR Business Beat: Hottest Consumer Market Today is Age 70 Plus (Episode 325)
November 24, 2021 11:10 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBThe 70 plus segment is projected to grow to 55 million strong by 2031, growing by about one and a half million people annually. Simply put, the collective buying power of this demographic group is massive.
WJR Business Beat: Most Consumers Will Shop Locally This Holiday Season, Study Says (Episode 324)
November 23, 2021 20:10 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBA new report by Uberall finds that 67% of shoppers are going to trust local brands over Internet-only merchants during this year's holiday shopping season and 58% say they are more loyal now to local businesses than they were before the pandemic.
WJR Business Beat: New Grant Opportunity for Small Businesses (Episode 323)
November 19, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MBAmerican Express has partnered with Main Street America to launch s $1.65-million grant program called Inclusive Backing.
WJR Business Beat: Consumer Credit Card Spending Increasing (Episode 322)
November 17, 2021 11:20 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBIncreased spending is being driven by credit card usage and the trend signals a market change from how consumers used credit during the COVID-19 crisis.
WJR Business Beat: Pandemic Brings Flying Drones and Taxis Closer to Reality (Episode 321)
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBThe day when we look up at a passing, flying taxi or a delivery drone operating on its own, autonomously doing its job, may be relatively close.
WJR Business Beat: Equity Crowdfunding Plays Key Role in Funding Startups (Episode 320)
November 15, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBOnline equity crowdfunding is leading to the decentralization of startups, a new study from Kings Crowd suggests.
WJR Business Beat: Spoken Word Soars Among Audio Listeners (Episode 319)
November 12, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBSpoken word audio is surging up 8% this year, according to a new study from Edison Research and MPR. It shows spoken word’s share of audio listening is consistently growing as it gobbles up an ever-increasing slice of the total audio.
WJR Business Beat: Capital Investment Surges Into Companies Led by Women (Episode 318)
November 11, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBThis year, startups with female founders have raised more venture capital dollars and have executed more exits at greater values than at any point in the last decade.
WJR Business Beat: The Metaverse is Big Business (Episode 317)
November 05, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MBThe metaverse will soon extend into the business world where you will see real-world brands position themselves for branding purposes and beyond, conducting real-world transactions in which real dollars change hands.
WJR Business Beat: New List Cites Most Women-Friendly Companies (Episode 316)
November 04, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBA survey by Forbes and Statista identifies the companies leading the way when it comes to trying to support women inside and outside the workplace.
WJR Business Beat: Supply Chain Shortages Threaten Holiday Shopping (Episode 315)
November 03, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.2 MBSupply chain issues are going to affect shoppers and businesses alike this holiday season. The solution may be to make two shopping lists, an expert says.
WJR Business Beat: Mobile Commerce Is Having Big Holiday Shopping Impact (Episode 314)
November 02, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBWith everybody scrapping to make sales this holiday season, don't forget about the bonanza of opportunity associated with mobile commerce.
WJR Business Beat: Holiday Sales Expected To Be Up This Year (Episode 313)
November 01, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBA new Adobe forecast portends good news for retailers with a prediction that global holiday sales will top $910 billion this year, including $207 billion in the U.S.
WJR Business Beat: Amazon Friend or Foe to Small Business (Episode 312)
October 28, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.88 MBFor small businesses using the Amazon marketplace to execute their sales, one could argue that this positions Amazon as an emerging best friend to small businesses.
WJR Business Beat: Small Business Labor Costs Continue To Rise (Episode 311)
October 27, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBSmall business labor costs continue to rise as businesses cope with staffing woes and other issues, according to recent data.
WJR Business Beat: Benzinga Reaches $300-Million Evaluation (Episode 310)
October 26, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBCongratulations to the team at Benzinga, valued at $300 million in a deal with Beringer Capital! The sale is a feather in the cap for Detroit's startup scene, too.
WJR Business Beat: The Importance of Cloud-Based Solutions for Your Business (Episode 309)
October 25, 2021 11:45 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBHaving the right technology in place from hardware to software to cloud solutions is simply critical. Learn more about how to choose the right hybrid cloud environment for your growing business with a Dell expert.
WJR Business Beat: Detroit is On The Leading Edge of Fintech Apps
October 25, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBNine out of 10 Americans claim to use some form of FinTech app as a component of their own personal financial management activities, and Detroit is embracing the trend.
WJR Business Beat: To Fill Job Openings Consider a Veteran (Episode 307)
October 20, 2021 12:40 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBShould you need talent, consider hiring a veteran. These organizations help veterans find job opportunities and help businesses add great staff members.
WJR Business Beat: Remote Work Continues To Grow In Certain Sectors (Episode 306)
October 18, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MBThe latest data from the just-released LinkedIn Workforce Report shows that remote work is here to stay and could even become the norm in a few specific industries.
WJR Business Beat: Projected Consumer Spend During Holidays (Episode 304)
October 18, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBThe latest survey regarding likely consumer spending this holiday season is good news for our local shops.
WJR Business Beat: Mobile Apps Are Experiencing More Engagement Than Ever Before (Episode 305)
October 13, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBEven more startling is that while the level of usage per day is incredible by U.S. consumers, it's overshadowed by the daily averages for consumers in other countries, an App Annie study found.
WJR Business Beat: US Consumers Worried About Supply Chain Issues (Episode 303)
October 12, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.23 MBRecent supply chain delays and disruptions have negatively impacted the lives of Americans leaving many feeling frustrated, angry and scared that the disruptions will never end, according to a new study by Oracle.
WJR Business Beat: Small Businesses Need To Protect Against Cyberattacks (Episode 302)
October 07, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBCyberattacks are a big issue for small business, just as it is for big business, and you need to take this threat seriously.
WJR Business Beat: Re-Commerce Sees Significant Growth in Pandemic (Episode 301)
October 06, 2021 00:00 - 1 minute - 1.72 MBWhile the pandemic has hit many industry sectors really hard, it's fueled other categories to tremendous growth. This demonstrates that even when the going seems to be tough, there is always business opportunity.
WJR Business Beat: Start Planning Your 2022 Healthcare Coverage Now (Episode 300)
October 05, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MBThe tight labor market is putting pressure on employers to be offering more enticing benefits in order to attract the best talent and health care tops the list.
WJR Business Beat: Entrepreneurship Is Demanding But Well Worth It (Episode 299)
October 04, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBEntrepreneurship is a pressure-packed undertaking in which many of us end up putting in more hours than if we held a job working for someone. Here's the sobering data that you must know before taking the leap of pursuing a business of your own.
WJR Business Beat: Local Company AdAdapted Strikes Major Partnership For Growth (Episode 298)
October 01, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.01 MBAnn Arbor startup AdAdapted announced this week that it is successfully closing on a new partnership with Buzzfeed’s Tasty, the world’s largest social network and top recipes, and shopping technology provider known as Northfork.
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Email is Still King of Small Business Marketing (Episode 297)
September 30, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBEmail newsletters are a strong solution for advertisers looking to grow their first-party data to reach targeted and personalized communication with the customer base.
WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Every Small Business Needs a Website (Episode 296)
September 27, 2021 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.12 MBWhile most small businesses understand the importance of an online, new data shows that 28% of small businesses in the U.S. still don't have a website. That's nearly one-third of all small businesses, and that's just unacceptable.