MSU Extension Business Development

• Do you know your local economic development team?

  Published on June 20, 2016
  Knowing and utilizing your local economic development team can be the boost needed to complete your projects.

• Seven deadly sins of entrepreneurship

  Published on June 17, 2016
  Common obstacles for entrepreneurs and where to find help.

• When dreams become reality

  Published on June 1, 2016
  Evaluating the practicality of a business idea can be the first step to a realistic beginning.

• Is GroupGAP right for you?

  Published on May 25, 2016
  What are the benefits of pursuing GAP certification as part of a group?

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  B Corporations: A 21st century option for the ethical driven business

  Published on May 25, 2016
  B Corporations put environmental and societal impact at the same level as bottom lines and shareholders.

• Getting Ready for Market – Part 2

  Published on May 25, 2016
  Treat your booth as your storefront.

• Getting Ready for Market – Part 1

  Published on May 25, 2016
  Food safety considerations in preparing to sell at a farmers market.

• Are you growing switchgrass or miscanthus?

  Published on May 20, 2016
  Markets for perennial grasses are expected to grow.

• Are you taking full advantage of business resources in your area?

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Northern Michigan offers ten Business Resource Centers packed full of useful information for entrepreneurs.

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  MSU Product Center Start-up to Watch awardees: Where are they now? Part 2

  Published on April 26, 2016
  2012 Start-up to Watch Awardee, Easy Artisan Bread Mix, goes head to head with national brand pizza mixes.