All Things Small Business
Welcome to the Small Business Blog – a (bi)monthly point of view on all things small business. From cybersecurity to customer service to employee recruitment and retention, we’re here to help.
Data privacy week
Did you know January 22nd through January 28th is Data Privacy Week? Data Privacy...
Another password manager breached
Another day, another password manager breached. Last week, Gen Digital informed their customers that...
Windows 7 and 8.1
On January 10, 2023 Windows 7 and 8.1 stopped receiving updates and support from...
2023 Cybersecurity Predictions
As 2022 comes to an end, let’s look forward to the new year and...
How to Attract and Retain Great Employees in Today’s Labor Market
Hiring employees—it’s a dreaded phrase for many small business owners today, given the tight...
Marketing Your Small Business
At the Michigan SBDC, we understand every small business has a brand, but the...
How to Hire Employees
It is important to hire the right people, train them well, keep them happy...
Funding Your Small Business
In 2021, almost 500 new businesses launched, creating 45,000 jobs. Additionally, in 2021, the...
2022 Cybersecurity Year in Review
With the year almost over, now is a good time for a 2022 cybersecurity...
Forming a Business LLC or DBA
So you’ve decided to start a small business — you’re embarking on a very...
Data privacy week
Did you know January 22nd through January 28th is Data Privacy Week? Data Privacy...
Another password manager breached
Another day, another password manager breached. Last week, Gen Digital informed their customers that...
Windows 7 and 8.1
On January 10, 2023 Windows 7 and 8.1 stopped receiving updates and support from...
2023 Cybersecurity Predictions
As 2022 comes to an end, let’s look forward to the new year and...
2022 Cybersecurity Year in Review
With the year almost over, now is a good time for a 2022 cybersecurity...
What is Multifactor Authentication
You have probably heard it said before or maybe even read about, but what...
Online holiday shopping
With the online holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s important to stay attentive...
Cybersecurity for the Holidays
With Thanksgiving this week and the December holiday season around the corner, let’s start...
Free Wi-Fi here
Get your Wi-Fi, free Wi-Fi here! Have you ever gone somewhere, like a coffee...
Password complexity is critical
Did you know password complexity is critical to protecting your online accounts? You probably...
How to Attract and Retain Great Employees in Today’s Labor Market
Hiring employees—it’s a dreaded phrase for many small business owners today, given the tight...
Marketing Your Small Business
At the Michigan SBDC, we understand every small business has a brand, but the...
How to Hire Employees
It is important to hire the right people, train them well, keep them happy...
Funding Your Small Business
In 2021, almost 500 new businesses launched, creating 45,000 jobs. Additionally, in 2021, the...
Forming a Business LLC or DBA
So you’ve decided to start a small business — you’re embarking on a very...
Financial Management 101
Appropriately managing your small business’ finances is critical for long-term success. Smart financial management...
How to Build a Recognizable Brand
Whether you’re starting a new small business or looking to refine the identity of...