On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses findings from Freshbooks' latest Self-Employed Mental Health Report, which reveals that 49% of those surveyed said their mental health conditions left them with a loss of energy and difficulty focusing on their business during the tumultuous year that was 2020.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff talks to Yathu Manick, the founder of MI Picnic, a business that aims to caters to all your picnic needs.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses how food delivery apps surged during the pandemic — and how they're expected to stay for the long run.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses how small business owners are seeing bright times ahead for their enterprises. In fact, around 90% of small business owners are now saying with confidence they believe they're going to survive the troubling times the pandemic caused, according to a survey from Goldman Sachs.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses some major concerns that consumers have with the restaurant business going forward due to the pandemic. A new report from PYMENTS in collaboration with Paytronix finds that 27% of the population is concerned about spending money, and 39% are still worried about health issues related to COVID-19.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses how it's as good a time as ever to start a business, especially in Michigan. In fact, a report from Detour Detroit found applications for Michigan businesses skyrocketed by 43% from February 2020 to February 2021, and Black communities were a major factor.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the deeper meaning behind small business failure statistics — and what you should do to make sure you don't become a part of those numbers.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses how consumer feedback is one of the most crucial assets in a successful business, especially in modern times, when anyone with access to the web can post their opinions.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the increasing importance of having a health care plan for your employees — and how it can be the difference in employee retention and productivity.

On today's Business Beat, Jeff discusses the emergence of cryptocurrency as a common payment method and how business owners should adapt. Now, nearly one-fifth of the U.S. adult population — that's roughly 46 million consumers — say they will likely use cryptocurrencies to make a purchase this year.