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Michigan Small Business Development Center Hosting Virtual Conference March 20

ANN ARBOR - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the nation, the Michigan SBDC will celebrate SBDC Day Wednesday, March 20, and host a live webinar called "Ask the Experts - SBDC Consultants" from 11 am to noon.  Michigan SBDC Greater Washtenaw Regional Director Ron Stevens provide an overview

By |2024-03-18T17:24:24-04:00March 18th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, mitechtv|

MSBDC Celebrates Eighth Annual SBDC Day March 20

GRAND RAPIDS - In concert with the nearly 1,000 Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) across the nation, the Michigan SBDC will celebrate SBDC Day Wednesday, March 20, 2024. SBDC Day is a national, collective proclamation of the impact America's Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have on the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators and doers

By |2024-03-15T11:18:00-04:00March 15th, 2024|Entrepreneurs, Politics, Politics/Government|

Local SEO Tactics For Small Businesses: Boosting Visibility in Your Community

Online presence is a vital part of a business's success, and local search engine optimization (SEO) has become a vital tool for small businesses looking to boost their visibility within their communities.  [Source: Freepik] With more than 5 million keywords in the US containing some variation of the phrase “near me,” generating 800 million monthly

By |2024-01-23T15:30:06-05:00December 19th, 2023|Guest Columns|

4 Ways To Boost Small Business Revenue

Increasing revenue is a key priority for small business owners. Effective marketing and advertising campaigns can drive customers and elevate your profits. However, small businesses took one of the hardest hits from the COVID-19 pandemic, with many witnessing reduced profits, thanks to supply chain disruptions. Maximizing revenue generation will position your brand for long-term success,

By |2023-12-14T07:49:50-05:00December 14th, 2023|Business|

The Small Business’ Definitive Guide To Increasing Value through Improved Customer Service

Small and established businesses can agree on one thing— there is increased competition in the market. Startups pop up here and there almost everyday, making it hard for customers to choose.  This is why small businesses keep on asking the million-dollar question: how can they attract and retain customers even with all the competition present?

By |2023-11-12T10:45:42-05:00November 12th, 2023|Business|

Nominations Open For Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2024

LANSING—Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program, a prestigious annual competition that recognizes successful growing businesses and their supporters. The winners will be honored at the 20th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala May 21, 2024. The awards program provides an opportunity for business owners and supporters

By |2023-09-21T16:59:17-04:00September 21st, 2023|ESD, Small Business Association of Michigan|

Senate Dems Move 100 Percent Clean Energy Date To 2040 In New Proposal

LANSING - Senate Democrats are changing their “Clean Energy Future Plan” to have utilities develop a “100 percent clean energy standard” by 2040 instead of the 2035 deadline that was originally proposed. “Utilities would have to file clean energy plans in order to achieve a carbon-free energy portfolio of 80 percent starting in 2035, and

By |2023-09-20T13:46:56-04:00September 20th, 2023|Small Business Association of Michigan|

Learning And Productivity Benefits Of Artificial Intelligence

LANSING - Artificial intelligence is coming at a fast and furious pace.  Employers have to strategize the impact of AI on its operations.  A study from researchers at Stanford University and MIT indicate that AI platforms such as ChatGPT could make workers more productive faster, meaning that certain skills, such as customer service positions, could

By |2023-08-07T13:07:55-04:00August 6th, 2023|Artificial Intelligence|

4 Ways Technology Is Helping Businesses To Save Money

In the current economic environment, every business needs to find intelligent ways to cut costs and save money. In recent years, high inflation rates have become common in both America and Europe. This has led to higher prices when purchasing raw materials and these increased costs are often passed to the consumer in the form

By |2023-12-12T09:04:09-05:00July 28th, 2023|Business|

SBAM Names 24 Small Business Owners To 2023-2024 Board

LANSING – The Small Business Association of Michigan has named 24 small business owners to lead the organization as its 2023-2024 board of directors. Sue Tellier, owner of JetCo Federal, a supply chain management, logistics, and packaging services company with a focus on helping organizations achieve and maintain operational efficiency and resilience, will serve as

By |2023-07-13T09:28:40-04:00July 13th, 2023|Entrepreneurs|