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Getting Ready for Market – Part 2

Published on May 25, 2016
Treat your booth as your storefront.
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.
Is GroupGAP right for you?

Published on May 25, 2016
What are the benefits of pursuing GAP certification as part of a group?
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.
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.
Communication across generations – Part 3: A good coach can help if you are willing to learn

Published on April 15, 2016
Taking advantage of a mentor or coach in the workplace from a different generation can benefit you.
Tipping your servers: abolish the practice or embrace it?

Published on April 14, 2016
Questions about servers and tipping are answered to assist in determining one’s attitude about the controversy.
Cottage Food Law classes teach regulations and marketing

Published on April 1, 2016
The two hour workshop not only covers the regulations around producing under Michigan’s Cottage Food Law but covers items related to food safety and business aspects such as marketing your product.