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Consumer education is all in a day’s work on and off the farm
Published on January 30, 2014
In addition to the daily chores on the farm, it is important for farmers to work on educating the public about who they are, what they do and why it matters. -
Training for in-demand jobs planned for 44 northern Michigan employees
Published on January 30, 2014
Skilled trades training funds received to provide training for in-demand jobs for two northeast Michigan employers. -
Learn to facilitate successful meetings
Published on January 24, 2014
Facilitative Leadership is a three-day active learning workshop designed to build and strengthen the skills and personal confidence necessary to lead and facilitate productive meetings. -
Eight steps to better retail areas
Published on January 21, 2014
New tool identifies eight concepts to create better retail areas and create place in your community. -
Strategies to reach consensus on controversial wind energy farms: Part two
Published on January 21, 2014
Large wind energy farms can be very controversial. But in some communities they are not. This is the second of two articles exploring some of the reasons why. -
Businesses with multiple owners should have an operating agreement and valuation tactic
Published on January 20, 2014
Problems arise when times are tough. -
Two easy ways to increase sales and improve your overall profit
Published on January 20, 2014
Incremental sales provides more profit for your business than regular sales. -
How scheduling and inventory management software helps your greenhouse business
Published on January 16, 2014
Many software packages can help your business manage production, purchasing, inventory, sales, shipping, accounting and labor. -
Two tips for successful grant writing
Published on December 31, 2013
When it comes to writing grants there are a plethora of ideas, techniques and styles that can help you write a winning grant. However, there are two key elements of grant writing common in today’s most successful grant requests that funders often look for. -
Setting a budget is not just a business thing—Part 1
Published on December 30, 2013
Setting a personal budget for a household is a great way to ensure practical spending within and avoid added financial stress in the New Year.