April 28, 2017 April 28, 2017

Management and Leadership

Cold calling tips and techniques for startups

Reaching out with cold calls is often the best way to spread the news about your company

By Samantha Pena

April 28, 2017 April 28, 2017

Six creative ideas for employee recognition

A one-size-fits-all approach to employee recognition doesn’t work. Think about employee recognition ideas your individual employees will appreciate

By Samantha Pena

April 26, 2017 April 26, 2017

Made in Detroit: Why the Motor City is a great place for creators

After filing for bankruptcy in 2013, Detroit famously rolled up its sleeves, and got back to work. This “can do” attitude is what you’ll find behind its booming startup culture and efforts to rebuild one business at a time. “‘Made in Detroit’ has become a brand in itself,” says Ryan Landau, founder of Detroit startup […]

By Jennifer Mattson

April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017

Management and Leadership

How to create a positive work environment

A positive work environment can improve performance and drive success

By Patrick Reinhart

April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017

Creativity and Culture

How to dress business casual for a meeting

Find your business casual style with this guide

By Jessie Cohen

April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017

Time management for small business owners

Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur or a longtime small business owner, you know that time is one of your biggest assets. After a month of poor performance or supply chain issues, you can always bounce back and do better the next month. But you can never recover lost time. When you don’t manage your time […]

By Samantha Pena

April 20, 2017 April 20, 2017

How to recruit for a startup

When you first start to hire employees, you may feel like you’ve finally made it. Your startup is getting off to a great start, and now you’re ready to fill out your team with talented employees. The people whom you choose to hire can have a major impact on the ultimate success of your business. […]

By Patrick Reinhart

April 18, 2017 April 18, 2017

Made in Detroit: Homegrown chefs create a sizzling food movement

“Detroit is a hotbed for growth in the food scene,” says Liz Kellogg, whose PR company Kellogg & Caviar specializes in restaurants and hospitality brands. “We’ve been seeing chefs in New York slowly starting to leave and going to smaller cities like Asheville, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Baltimore, and now, Detroit.” Kellogg is also making a […]

By Jennifer Mattson