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Creating the next generation of entrepreneurs
Published on December 31, 2012
Educating, mentoring and interning tomorrow’s entrepreneurs might be the key to job creation, economic growth and building sustainable community development. -
Create change with a smile
Published on December 28, 2012
A smile can affect mood, behavior and outcome -
Find packaging solutions through the Michigan State University Product Center
Published on December 27, 2012
Food business operators can address a variety of packaging, labeling, and food quality issues through counseling and specialized services of the Michigan State University Product Center. -
End of year farm tax planning
Published on December 21, 2012
Now is the time of year for farmers to do tax planning. Careful planning now can help lower the tax bill next year. -
SCORE helps new entrepreneurs operate like seasoned professionals
Published on December 18, 2012
SCORE chapters enlist retired business professionals with decades of experience is several facets of opening, operating and expanding businesses to help new entrepreneurs. -
New program can assist in community development done right
Published on December 18, 2012
Redevelopment Ready Communities program offered by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has program to implement best practices to help ensure successful development and redevelopment in communities. -
Recall plan for food businesses a priority
Published on December 18, 2012
Business owners need to ensure that they are prepared for a voluntary or involuntary recall of their food product. Creating a recall plan will ensure that a company can respond in a timely and effective manner to protect both their company and consumers. -
Protect your food product from intentional harm with ALERT system
Published on December 18, 2012
Small and large business owners can implement strategies to protect their food product from intentional contamination with ALERT, which deals with suppliers, inventory, staff, security and threat response. -
Mobile websites are necessary to reach potential customers
Published on December 18, 2012
Smartphones require you to think mobile first when creating a website for your business. -
When your advertising turns into “bad-vertising”
Published on December 17, 2012
Many small business owners inadvertently pay for advertising that produces little-to-no return – but there is help.