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Small businesses should prepare for EMV credit cards coming in October 2015
Published on August 7, 2014
Fraudulent transaction liability is shifting to retailers who do not have EMV processing technology. -
Best management practices to prevent embezzlement, the invisible crime of opportunity
Published on August 4, 2014
Embezzlers are frequently your most trusted, most valued, least problematic and your hardest working employee. -
Food entrepreneurs have a recipe for success
Published on August 4, 2014
Take your recipe and turn it into a viable commercial product with free assistance from MSU Product Center. -
Lake Huron charter trips remain steady in 2013 as walleye catch rates soar
Published on August 4, 2014
Michigan charter boat operators logged 1,536 trips on Lake Huron waters in 2013. Charter effort on Lake Huron has not increased much in recent years despite the fantastic walleye fishing and diverse salmon and trout catches. -
Do not be a victim of embezzlement, the invisible crime of opportunity
Published on August 4, 2014
Embezzlers are frequently your most trusted, most valued, least problematic and your hardest working employee. -
Are you ready for the country life?
Published on August 3, 2014
How are you going to keep them down on the farm? Smaller acreages require additional planning and better skills to utilize the resources at hand. -
Growing young entrepreneurs….plant the seed!
Published on August 1, 2014
Learn and share best practices to empower our youth to become “entrepreneurial” at the upcoming Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference. -
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trails Conference explores coastal tourism development opportunities
Published on July 29, 2014
Scheduled for September 8 - 9 in South Haven, this conference will explore and celebrate our Great Lakes fisheries heritage as a means to promote coastal tourism development opportunities. -
Entrepreneurs: The backbone of the economy
Published on July 29, 2014
MSU Extension statewide Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference focuses on helping communities learn tools and resources to help entrepreneurs thrive in your town. -
Evaluating food product complaints is an essential part of a food recall plan
Published on July 28, 2014
As part of an efficient recall plan, food processors need to assess the complaint and condition of the product.