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Book Review by Chris Wendel Seth Godin is one of the most influential business writers of the last decade, with a litany of relevant topic books (Tribes, Small is the New Big, Permission Marketing,...
View ArticleSummer Training Series: Starting a Business
Starting a Business in Northern Michigan Would you like to own your own business? Determine if business ownership is right for you. Learn essential strategies for starting and managing a successful...
View ArticleFacebook for Business: Profile, Page, or Group, What do I do?
By Meg Havenga Facebook Profile A Facebook Profile is a personal account on Facebook, and everyone that uses Facebook must have one. Every individual is allowed one (and only one) Facebook Profile....
View ArticleThe Flaws of Figuring Failure
By Chris Wendel A few days ago I was reading through a newsletter sent out by a local township to its taxpayers. One section of the newsletter highlighted the huge number of business failures in the...
View Article“Angel” event coming to Traverse City
Need Investors for your Business? Win an Opportunity to Present your Business To Private Investors Entrepreneurs! Give a 2 minute pitch, no slides, and you could: Win private advisory time with...
View ArticleWho has Michigan’s best ice cream?
We’re doing some informal research for a food related client and could use your help. Not gelato. Not frozen custard. Not in your grocer’s freezer. We’re looking for your favorite home-made ice cream...
View ArticleLast Chance to sign up for FastTrac®!
Last chance to get on the FastTrac®! Tuesday, September 7 from 6:00PM-8:00PM. University Center; Building & Room = University Center, Room #209 Instructor = Chris Wendel and Meg Havenga Click here...
View ArticleNew options open the door for first time borrowers
It is no secret that uncertainties in our national banking climate have filtered down to local markets including Northwest Michigan. Our region has many banking alternatives, but we’re hearing from...
View ArticleBusiness Atlas Provides One Stop Location for Business Inquires
There are a number of public agencies offering assistance for aspiring and existing businesses in the Grand Traverse region. Navigating through the sea of acronyms and organizations in different...
View ArticleLast Chance to Get on the FastTrac® – Sign Up Today!
Fast Trac® New Venture® Entrepreneur Workshops This intensive entrepreneur training is co-sponsored by the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Centers (MI-SBTDC) and the Michigan...
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