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Starting Your Business
Ready to turn your dreams into a real business?
Successful entrepreneurs all agree that starting a new business takes planning, persistence, and pain-staking attention to detail.
The good news is you're not alone! There are a number of products and services that can help you go from planning to profit - check out the resources below and the Southwestern Michigan Economic Growth Alliance is also available to help you figure out which programs will help you the most.
Michigan SBTDC - Small Business & Technology Development Center
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center regional office, affiliated with Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University is one of 12 offices statewide, providing services and support to the Michigan small business community in the areas of counsel, training, and research.
SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives
Planning to start that business you've been talking about? SCORE can help. The largest provider of FREE business counseling to small businesses and a resource business partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE helps 20,000 new businesses get off the ground each year.
SBA - United States Small Business Administration
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed.
MEDC - Michigan Economic Development Corporation
You're in good company if you're starting a business venture in Michigan. In fact, Michigan ranks in the Top 10 States for Small Business, according to Fortune Small Business. Starting a business here means you get the Upper Hand - due to:
- a business environment that fosters innovation
- the availability of a talented and motivated workforce
- low cost of living and doing business
- a favorable business tax structure
- good public policy
- business development resources and expertise to help you succeed
Learn more about the advantages of starting a business in Michigan:
http://www.michiganadvantage.org
The Guide to Starting a Small Business was developed through a partnership with the MI-SBTDC and the MEDC. The Guide is information that has been gathered from various entities interested in seeing your start-up become a success.
Guide to Starting a Business in Michigan
Ready to look for a building or land? Check out the available properties in Berrien County in the "Searchable Database" where you'll find listings for purchase or lease.
