Business Rap

The owner of The Record Lounge, Heather Frarey, joins us to discuss ways to stay on top of industry trends.

We discuss the emerging high-tech industries in Michigan with experts from Ann Arbor SPARK, Fathom Drone, Lawrence Technology University and MiQuest on this episode of Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by The MEDC.

We discuss the skilled trades in Michigan and ways to enhance your resume with tips from experts from Hedlund Plumbing, The Laforet Team and The McDaniel's Agency Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan.

Todd Irwin of Delux Tents & Events discusses how to maximize productivity during slow periods in business.

Experts from Hiring Solutions LLC discuss challenges and solutions to minimum wage increases.

Guest expert John Addis of Addis Enterprises discusses 2017 marketing trends. We tackle moving your business with Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing, Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors and Jim McDaniel's of The McDaniel's Agency, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan.

The co-founders of MySwimPro app, Apple Watch's "App of the Year," talk about getting your brand noticed.

We discuss the brewing and distilling business with industry leaders on Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Zack Tuck and Jason Roedel of REO Town Recording join our discussion on face-to-face interactions.

Guest Paul Schmidt of UnoDeuce Multimedia discusses 2017 video trends for business.

Guests Joy Thrun and Michael Jackman of Classic Travel discuss the importance of adaptation to industry and company changes with a panel of business experts.

Guest Jeff Williams, The CEO of Public Sector Consultants discusses the public policy implications of the elections and 2017 business outlooks, with experts; Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Bob Hedlund of Hedlund Plumbing and Nikali Luke of Simplified Tax and Accounting.

Dr. Stephen Rapundalo of MichBio joins our discussion on attracting and retaining top talent. Expert insights from Todd Surline of Hiring Solutions LLC, Jim McDaniels of The McDaniel's Agency, Farm Burea Insurance of Michigan, Steve Klaver of DBI Office Interiors.

Melissa Allen of tinkrLAB, Pete Counseller of Glazed and Confused Bakery and Tom Parks of Premier Franchise Solutions join our expert panel to discuss how to franchise your business.

We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of being, and working for, family-owned businesses, with guest expert Steve Blair of Fabiano’s Candies.

We discuss ways to avoid getting sick at work with guest expert Dr. John Wycoff of The Wycoff Wellness Center.

When you think of medical innovation, you may think of San Diego, Boston or the San Francisco Bay area. But entrepreneurial activity in medical innovation has been flourishing across Michigan and top talent, investors, and leading life science corporations across the world have taken notice. Learn about the progression of the life sciences industry in Michigan on Michigan Business Rap’s Entrepreneur Friday brought to you by The MEDC.

Lauren Aitch of Our Own Apparel discusses when to determine the right time to grow your business with The Michigan Business Rap panel.

Guest expert, performer Taylor Taylor joins our discussion on "Signs That You Have Too Much on Your Plate."

Finish the year off strong with experts from Simplified Tax and Accounting and Equanimity Wealth Management who discuss information and tips to successfully close out 2016, in our two-part "End of The Year Preparations Series."