MSU Extension Business Development

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  Worker-owner cooperative transition, seller and buyer comfort: Part 2

  Published on March 22, 2016
  The combination of the changing workforce and the need for business owners to retire create a great opportunity for mutual benefit. Setting a fair price is also important to both.

• Worker-owner cooperative as a business transition alternative: Part 1

  Published on March 16, 2016
  The combination of a changing workforce and the need for business owners to retire creates a great opportunity for mutual benefit.

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  MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now?

  Published on March 16, 2016
  Successful MSU Product Center client, Herkner’s Cherry Topping, has gone from start-up to succession in six short years.

• Is there a best way for people to deal with their differences?

  Published on March 8, 2016
  Tips from the book “Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement without Giving In” can help you get through your groups differences and avoid a stressful situation for everyone.

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  Communication across generations – Part 1: Serve up an easy return

  Published on March 7, 2016
  Generational differences in the workplace can be a problem. Good communication skills can be helpful.

• Potential sources of labor: Are these in your future plans?

  Published on March 1, 2016
  Farms should think about different strategies to fill their labor needs in 2016 and beyond. Consider any and all of these options and strategies to obtain needed workers in the future.

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  Enhance direct farm marketing efforts in 2016 through update experience

  Published on February 24, 2016
  Direct farm marketers can start anew with tips for selling, and exploring institutional sales by participating in the Direct Farm Marketing Update, March 9.

• Behind every great athlete is a great coach, behind every entrepreneur should be a great mentor

  Published on February 19, 2016
  SCORE offers the nation's largest network of free, expert business mentors.

• Kitchen incubators stir up food businesses

  Published on February 16, 2016
  Incubators can provide a crucial link for start-ups.

• Arts and culture impacts Michigan’s economy

  Published on February 15, 2016
  Arts and culture destinations made $2.5 billion in 2012, 18 percent of Michigan’s total tourism revenues.