WJR Business Beat

On the Business Beat, Jeff shares results of a Preply study showing chat apps keep hybrid coworkers connected, perhaps too much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff shares consumer spending expectations for Halloween and the news is spookily good for retailers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Startups, Jeff Sloan has great news for you on this Business Beat. The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is accepting applications for its latest round of $10,000 grants. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff talks about the USDA ReConnect program to help connect businesses in rural America to the Internet by providing funding opportunities to bridge this part of the digital divide. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Business Beat, Jeff shares some marketing advice from an Omnicron Media Group/Amplified Intelligence study indicating impressions aren't the ad metric businesses should be eyeing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff reveals the best employers in Michigan, according to a new survey by Forbes and Statista. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Business Beat, Jeff shares survey results on where engineering graduates want to work. Where do Michigan companies rank? How strong is the influence of Elon Musk? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff alerts entrepreneurs to a pitch competition to hone the critical skill of delivering a high-quality, compelling elevator pitch. Plus, it could yield funding! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff shares WalletHub rankings of the best states for racial equality in employment. Michigan, unfortunately, has a lot of work to do. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff shares holiday spending predictions. The gist? Shoppers are eager but will be more selective. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff talks with Todd Sullivan and Brian Dukes of ExitWise about how their specialized mergers and acquisition team can help startups optimize their outcome. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks about how Amazon is the preferred product search source eclipsing the use of search engines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Switch jobs, make more money. On today's Business Beat, Jeff shares a Pew Research study most Americans who switch jobs are earning more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff says subscription services are taking a big hit with the return to in-store shopping. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff cheers the news that the United States is by far the biggest generator of unicorns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff shares details of a funding program through Detroit Means Business and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff talks with Mike Morse of the Mike Morse Law Firm about his company's backpack giveaway to level the playing field for Detroit kids. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff shares back-to-school shopping trends and predictions. How much are families spending and on what?  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff talks with Greg Powell of Indeed.com about the jobs outlook in Michigan and the United States.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff shares a reliable source of economic conditions: lipstick sales.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the Business Beat, Jeff shares results from a new Harris poll that makes clear that most businesses, large and small, while most believe establishing expertise through thought leadership is important. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff says recent statistics validate the vision of Michigan becoming a viable, if not distinctly exciting, place to attract and grow fast-growth, venture capital-backed companies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's Business Beat, Jeffrey Jones of Gallup talks with Jeff about Americans' declining confidence in the Supreme Court, police and more. Read more: https://bit.ly/3vwRFcC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this Business Beat, Jeff talks with Lindsey Dotson of the Charlevoix Downtown Development Authority about the fallout of a restaurant closing the kitchen because of rude customers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff talks with Colin McMahon, StartupNation's new chief operating officer, about content, counsel and community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.