MSU Extension Business Development

News

• How do I get my new food product on grocery store shelves?

  Published on December 5, 2016
  Sell sheets are an essential tool in marketing your product.

• Long term unemployed hindered by databased hiring practices

  Published on December 5, 2016
  The first line of any business is their employees. They produce the product and make contact with the customer. Procuring and properly providing personnel with compensation consistent with their contribution cannot be overlooked.

• Making the most of "shoulder seasons"

  Published on November 28, 2016
  Partnering with your local DDA to warm up those "cold shoulders."

• Just how natural is a food labeled “natural"?

  Published on November 21, 2016
  Organically labeled foods have a specific definition.

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  State-wide CEC Conference in Port Huron biggest one yet

  Published on November 10, 2016
  Wow! What a great Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference.

• Pitch competitions: A new avenue to start-up funds

  Published on November 9, 2016
  Communities are finding creative ways to fund and run these dynamic competitions.

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  LEAD forum brings leaders together to benefit four county region

  Published on November 9, 2016
  Participants at a civic forum discussed strengths, challenges, and opportunities for Lake, Mason, Newaygo, and Oceana counties.

• Smoking fish for commercial use

  Published on November 7, 2016
  Steps to take when smoking fish to reduce the risk of food safety problems.

• Flexible work situations are not just for Millennials

  Published on November 2, 2016
  While the younger generation recognizes the benefits of self-directed work hours, Baby Boomers wanting to stay in the workforce also appreciate the change from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. a more unstructured work week.

• Initial inspection of purchased fish is an important step producing seafood products

  Published on November 2, 2016
  The procurement process should include adequate inspection to ensure food safety.