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Michigan’s Blue Economy: Unlocking Freshwater Tech Potential for Small Businesses

Did you know that while the Great Lakes hold 21% of the world’s freshwater,...

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Small Business Market Analysis Tip: Free MDOT Traffic Data

Use MDOT's (Michigan Department of Transportation) traffic data as a market research tool for...

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How to Win & Not Lose with Small Business Commercial Real Estate

In the life cycle of a small business, commercial real estate has massive potential.

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Why Completing This Checklist is Essential for Your Small Business Startup

The Michigan SBDC has developed a helpful new business startup checklist. Don't overlook these...

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Can AI Create My Business Plan?

Can AI Create My Business Plan?

Can AI Create My Business Plan? While AI can help you in many ways,...

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Why customer discovery is important to your small business.

Are you creating value and solving a problem that others are willing to pay...

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What it is like to count money when Funding Your Business

Funding Your Small Business: Bootstrapping, Business Loans, Private Investors, Crowdfunding and Grants

Have a business idea that others may find profitable or promising? Finding the right...

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Open Restaurant because the owner kept their Prime Cost low

Prime Cost: the Secret Sauce to Restaurant Success

When I opened my first restaurant, my focus was on what I call the...

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Woman struggling to avoid these expensive mistakes when estimating her startup costs

Avoid These Small Business Startup Costs Mistakes

You can’t simply cross your fingers and hope for the best when it comes...