Small Business Blog
Having found your way to this blog, you’re probably wondering: Is this worth my time? Will I get anything useful out of this? Well, we think so. You will be gaining first-hand advice and content across a broad swath of topics from Michigan small business consultants with decades of experience working with early-stage and startup companies. If you have an issue, we’ve probably seen it.
What to Expect from Us. We are here to educate, advise and provide small business help. Every month we will bring you articles about particular small business issues as well as commentary on a related contemporary business issue. All this will take the form of tips and advice, success/case studies, interviews, resources guides, etc.
What We Expect from You. This blog is intended to be a two-way street for the benefit of ALL small business owners, so be engaged. Provide us with feedback, comments and questions by emailing us at marketing@michigansbdc.org. We want to know what we are doing well and what is killing you, what you want to learn more about and what your own experiences are.
5 Tips and 3 Tricks for Building Your Michigan Small Business Brand
True branding is simply a structured, reliable process. To help you cut through the...
Michigan Small Businesses Positioned to Win in the Defense Industry
With an anticipated 42% increase in the Federal defense budget, now is the time...
Mastering Cash Flow: Understanding Your Real Numbers
Profitability is great, but cash flow is what keeps the lights on. If you...
Starting a Small Business: The Questions That Actually Matter
So, you want to start your own business. That spark—whether it is excitement, independence,...
How to Increase Your Odds of Getting High Tech Startup Funding
For early stage, high technology startup companies, my first suggestion is to reach out...
Breaking the Capacity Ceiling Barrier with Focus Four™
If your business depends on you for everything, growth will stall. Discover how to...
The Big Three: Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement – Interpreting the Story of Your Small Business
You know you need to try to get a better grasp of what is...
Why Every Small Business Owner Needs an Exit Plan — Long Before They Sell Their Business
Most business owners spend years building their companies — growing revenue, hiring employees, solving...
Shielding Your Bottom Line: The Vital Intersection of Cybersecurity and Accounting
Protect your small business this Cybersecurity Awareness Month with smart, affordable security steps.