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.
Small Business Market Analysis Tip: Free MDOT Traffic Data
Use MDOT's (Michigan Department of Transportation) traffic data as a market research tool for...
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.
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...
Can AI Create My Business Plan?
Can AI Create My Business Plan? While AI can help you in many ways,...
Why customer discovery is important to your small business.
Are you creating value and solving a problem that others are willing to pay...
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...
Prime Cost: the Secret Sauce to Restaurant Success
When I opened my first restaurant, my focus was on what I call the...
Avoid These Small Business Startup Costs Mistakes
You can’t simply cross your fingers and hope for the best when it comes...
Refining, Reevaluating, and Revisiting
Starting and running a small business requires more than just a great idea. It...