| State of Michigan Resources |
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
http://www.michiganadvantage.org/
Welcome to the Michigan Advantage, where you'll discover all the advantages of doing business in Michigan: innovative economic development tools, high-skilled workforce, world-class universities, beautiful communities and a 21st century infrastructure. |
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
‘Guide for Starting a Small Business’:
http://www.gvsu.edu/forms/misbtdc/2008Guide.pdf |
Michigan Business One Stop
http://www.michigan.gov/business
In our Resource Center, you will find an array of resources and tools to help you start and operate a business in Michigan. From tips on writing a business plan to financing your business, our resource center has it all. |
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
http://www.mmtc.org/Diversification/diversification.aspx
Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC) provides Michigan’s small and medium sized manufacturers with operational assessment, process improvement training, mentoring services, website technical assistance and market diversification tactics. |
Michigan Electronic Library
http://www.mel.org
Provides all Michigan residents with free access to online full-text articles, full-text books, digital images, and other valuable research information at any time via the Internet. |
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
http://www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/
Strengthening Michigan's Economy One Small Business at a Time |
| Federal Resources |
Small Business Administration
http://www.sba.gov/
Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed |
USDA Rural Development
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/
Mission: "To increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans." |
Federal Grants
http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Other |
The E Loft
http://www.theeloft.com
Provides business coaching, consulting, workshops and mediation for entrepreneurs. |
Credit Report– Free Copy
www.annualcreditreport.com
This central site allows you to request a free credit file disclosure, commonly called a credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. |
Understanding your FICO Score
FICO reveals how common credit mistakes affect scores |
Entrepreneur Magazine
http://www.entrepreneur.com |
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Business Loans