News
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Increasing potential for meat goat industry
Published on July 23, 2013
Self-sufficient farming, an increase in ethnic population and a health conscious public has increased demand for goat meat. -
Silent partners can provide resources for start-up businesses
Published on July 23, 2013
Silent partners bring cash to the table and have limited liability. -
Small business can improve cash flow and bottom line profit with strategic equipment purchases
Published on July 23, 2013
Most businesses need equipment to produce products and could manage cash flow with equipment leases. -
Short reprieve for employers from the Affordable Care Act
Published on July 19, 2013
The date employers had to begin to possibly provide their full-time employees with health insurance has been pushed back for one year to now begin January 1, 2015. -
Farm and small business transition and succession: Now is the time!
Published on July 18, 2013
Nearly all operators of farms and small businesses aspire to pass them on to future generations, but many keep putting it off until it is too late. -
Leadership is not always about being in charge
Published on July 17, 2013
Great leaders inspire others to accomplish the mission at hand. -
Mississippi State University a great source for natural resource enterprise information
Published on July 15, 2013
Mississippi State’s Natural Resource Enterprises program is a national leader. Their director will visit Michigan to speak at a natural resources business workshop this August in Gaylord. -
Support your local community food systems at your next cookout
Published on July 10, 2013
Your next cookout can make supporting local community foods systems easier than you think. -
The importance of collaboration, cooperation and partnerships
Published on July 9, 2013
Collaboration, cooperation and partnerships are key to long term success. -
H.O.M.E.S. defines the Great Lakes region
Published on July 9, 2013
The Great Lakes provide valuable economic and environmental resources to the region.