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14
May
how to start a business

5 Reasons for the MI-SBTDC – Livingston Expo

Thinking about why we do what we do!

After running four business planning programs and preparing for another graduation event, why decide to make it into a “Business Expo” and opening it up to the public?

1.   Main reason is easy!   Celebrating relationships developed through  the program and continuing them out into the community!   Read more

29
Apr
Livingston County Small Business

4 Top Traits of Serial Entrepreneurs

Persuasion tops the list for success!

Starting or growing a business?   Focused on growing your entrepreneurial skills?   Understanding common traits of experienced entrepreneurs  provides direction in personal development for the new entrepreneur. Read more

23
Apr
Constant Contact Marketing

Email Marketing and Getting Results!

Join us at the Greater Area Brighton Chamber of Commerce on May 7th for “The Power of Email Marketing” with Candy Jones-Guerin of WebWorld Advantage!   Sponsored by the MI-SBTDC – Livingston County Satellite Office.

Read more »

9
Mar
Small Business Relationships

Self-awareness?

How big are your blind spots!

I heard a peer refer to the lack of “self-awareness” that was causing a  negative effect on this person’s  business relationships.   This comment stuck with me!  Read more »

4
Mar
Marketing Strategy

Fighting for Your Business!

What is your competitive advantage?

Remember the days of the local grocery store, drug store, and diner?   Maybe not!  But we are in the most competitive time that has ever existed for business.   It is competitive.  You need several reasons why your potential customers will choose you. Read more »

19
Feb
Ken Peters of LivInAwe Productions and graduate of FastTrac 2012

Gray Days of February!

Realized a few years ago that February gets long!  Read more »

12
Feb
Starting a business in Howell, MI

Economic Impact 2012/2013!

Looking back at 2012 and ahead to 2013.

We are focused:  starting businesses, growing businesses, debt and equity financing, creating jobs, retaining jobs, and adding to the positive economic climate in Livingston County for 2013!    We ramped up in 2012 and 2013 promises to be a tremendous year! Read more »

11
Feb
Entrepreneurial training

Why Venture Plan?

Getting ready for the March 15th start for the local Venture Plan business planning program! Read more »

4
Feb
Starting a business in Howell, MI

Focus Group: Website Strategy!!

Two Focus groups:  Economic Development  and Network Sitcom Read more »

29
Jan
Small Business Success

Michigan Celebrates Small Business

Michigan Celebrates Small Business May 2, 2013 in Lansing! 

MICHIGAN – There is now an opportunity for more people to support Michigan’s outstanding, award-winning small businesses at the state’s 8th annual “Michigan Celebrates Small Business” awards dinner to be held in Lansing on May 3rd. Read more »

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