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Manufacturers must have multiple sources of raw materials to avoid unanticipated stockouts
Published on December 15, 2014
Single source suppliers could create issues for your manufacturing or processing business. -
Growing your food business: Part 3
Published on December 15, 2014
Learn how to grow your business from a direct sales or small wholesale business into a large-scale wholesale business. Michigan food processors offer tips that they have learned through the school of hard knocks. -
Credit line necessary for year-end business
Published on December 15, 2014
With grain farms facing the lowest prices they have seen in several years, many farms will need to utilize their operating line of credit to close out 2014. -
Growing your food business: Part 2
Published on December 15, 2014
Learn how to grow your business from a direct sales or small wholesale business into a large-scale wholesale business. Michigan food processors offer tips that they have learned through the school of hard knocks. -
Successful food businesses focus on distribution
Published on December 12, 2014
Consumer packaged food products succeed in wide distribution. -
Commodity marketing update for grains and dairy set for December 16
Published on December 12, 2014
Farm producers are invited to participate in a live or online commodity market update on Dec. 16, 2014, in Sandusky, Michigan. -
Specialty food buyers offer tips and insights for selling your food product
Published on December 12, 2014
Buyers of Meijer, Hiller’s Markets, Cherry Capital Foods and Kroger share tips and insight for how it works to have your product in their stores. -
Start-up costs are not a deductible business expense
Published on December 11, 2014
Business start-up costs are considered capital and are amortized over 180 months. -
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s a “flash” retail operation
Published on December 9, 2014
Empty store fronts detract from the vibrancy of any community. Creative solutions can include sharing space and talents in an efficacious manner. -
Give the gift of green through upcycling
Published on December 9, 2014
Consider upcycling or repurposing for the holidays.