Unlock Your Business Potential with the Michigan SBDC Growth Team

Are you a Michigan small business owner looking to take your company to the next level? Do you dream of sustainable growth, increased profitability, and a clear path to long-term success? If so, you need to meet the Michigan SBDC Growth Team! We’re not just consultants; we’re your dedicated partners in building a thriving future for your business.

Who We Are and What We Do

The Michigan Small Business Development Center (Michigan SBDC) is committed to helping businesses across the state grow and succeed. Our specialized Growth Team focuses on working with established businesses that are ready to scale, innovate and maximize their potential.  The Growth Team provides no-cost, confidential, one-on-one consulting tailored to your unique needs and challenges. Our goal is simple: to help you achieve your most ambitious business objectives.

We understand that running a business can be a solitary journey. That’s why the Growth Team emphasizes building long-term relationships with business owners. We become an extension of your team, providing ongoing support, guidance, and a fresh perspective as you navigate the complexities of growth. We celebrate your successes and help you strategize through obstacles, ensuring you’re never alone in your entrepreneurial journey.

Our Proven Growth Frameworks

To help you achieve tangible results, the Growth Team leverages powerful programs and methodologies, including:

Focus FourTM

Growth is more than just sales; it’s about building a solid foundation from the ground up. Our Focus Four framework provides a clear, actionable roadmap by concentrating on the four critical pillars of a healthy business. We help you and your team align on:

• Vision: Where are you going? We work with you to clarify your long-term vision for the company, ensuring everyone understands your ultimate destination and purpose.
• Strategy: How will you get there? Once the vision is clear, we help you build a sound strategic roadmap of goals and initiatives to guide your decisions and allocate resources effectively.
• Execution: Are you doing the right things? We focus on improving your execution, helping you create systems, processes and metrics that ensure your strategic plans are carried out efficiently and consistently, turning ideas into reality.
• Cash Flow: Can you afford the journey? We deep dive into your cash flow to ensure your business has financial health and resources to fund your growth initiatives and navigate any unexpected challenges along the way.

Through facilitated sessions, we help you set measurable goals and create a strategic plan to achieve them, keeping you accountable and on track.

Value Builder

Are you thinking about the future of your business? Whether you plan to sell, pass it on to the next generation, or simply want to ensure its lasting success, understanding and maximizing your company’s value is crucial. Our Value Builder program helps you identify the eight key drivers that buyers look for when assessing a business.

These eight drivers include financial performance, recurring revenue, differentiation, and customer satisfaction, among others. By working through the Value Builder SystemTM, we help you enhance these areas, making your business more attractive and valuable, regardless of your eventual exit strategy.

Real Results: A Case Study from Michigan

Don’t just take our word for it! The Michigan SBDC Growth Team has a proven track record of helping businesses thrive. Consider the success story of Great Lakes Malting in Traverse City.  This company, like many others, faced challenges in brand awareness and honing their unique value proposition.

Working closely with the Michigan SBDC Growth Team, they formulated strategies based on research from Vertical IQ and a sound competitive analysis. Through dedicated support and actionable planning, they are planning on becoming a staple malt supplier across the state of Michigan to craft beverage makers. .

Ready to Grow?

If you’re a Michigan business owner with a desire to grow, innovate, and secure a prosperous future, the Michigan SBDC Growth Team is here to help. Our expertise, proven frameworks, and commitment to long-term relationships will provide the guidance and support you need to achieve your goals.

Visit MichiganSBDC.org/GrowthTeam to learn more and connect with a consultant today! Let’s build something great together.