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Preparing for high volume food production: Shopping for a co-packer, Part 2
Published on September 11, 2014
Are you reaching your capacity in food processing and need someone else to make it in larger quantities? Learn how to shop for a co-packer to ensure you make an informed decision that will help your business grow. -
Crowdfunding: 21st century’s way to invest on Main Street
Published on September 11, 2014
Crowdfunding is the new way for entrepreneurs to get funding and investors to find new ventures. -
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference: Food, Ag and Natural Resources business tips
Published on September 11, 2014
Starting and growing a business in food, agriculture and natural resources is one focus of Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. Learn about the role of community leaders, and how entrepreneurs are important to your community. -
Cottage to Commercial: Ingredients for a successful food business
Published on September 5, 2014
Cottage to Commercial training will help you understand how to turn your food business idea into a commercial reality. -
How long do I keep all this food safety paperwork?
Published on August 27, 2014
With the amount of produce food safety paperwork generated by growers, it is easy to forget how long to keep something. Growers should know the standard minimum length to keep food safety records based on the Food Safety Modernization Act. -
Working through lunch: Is it really saving time?
Published on August 14, 2014
Eating lunch while working at your desk does not save on time, and could have more downsides than imagined. -
Wholesaling options to grow your food business: Part 2
Published on August 13, 2014
Learn how to wholesale to restaurants to increase your food product sales. -
Wholesaling options to grow your food business: Part 1
Published on August 13, 2014
Learn about your responsibilities when wholesaling with a cooperative, food hub or door-to-door company. -
Profits are only present with proper planning
Published on August 12, 2014
Budgeting is essential to avoid both flying by the seat of the pants and potential financial embarrassment. Knowing expenses both variable and fixed along with market conditions can lead to expected profits. -
Food safety plan assistance offered by the MSU Product Center
Published on August 11, 2014
Learn more about how the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) affects your business and how the MSU Product Center offers food safety plan development assistance to small food processors.