MSU Extension Business Development

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• Revitalizing Detroit a hot topic at EcoDistricts Incubator in Portland

  Published on May 23, 2014
  The third annual EcoDistricts Incubator hosts seven cities in Portland, Oregon to help launch green ideas for city revitalization.

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  Peak plant sales season is now: What really is the largest factor contributing to sales?

  Published on May 9, 2014
  The month and day of the week is more closely tied with plant sales than weather patterns.

• Selling your food product nationally

  Published on May 9, 2014
  Prepare to sell your food product nationally by analyzing of your wholesale price, distribution costs and recruitment strategies along with the necessary capital for production capacity.

• The importance of the agenda

  Published on May 5, 2014
  The agenda indicates what will be done at the meeting.

• FSMA compliant worker training: Doing it right every time

  Published on May 5, 2014
  As a fresh produce grower, are you sharing the right information as part of your worker training to be FSMA compliant? Find out if you have all your food safety bases covered.

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  Farmer’s market managers: Find vendors with online MarketMaker

  Published on May 2, 2014
  Farmer’s market managers can identify local farmers and food producers by using online MarketMaker.

• Billboard advertising is good, until it is “Badvertising”

  Published on May 1, 2014
  Small business owners can effectively use billboards to build brands and increase revenue with a simple design formula.

• Questions for those considering "direct marketing" of farm products

  Published on April 30, 2014
  U-pick and farm stand sales can be great for some people, but make sure this marketing approach will fit your personality.

• Avoid legal pitfalls when seeking funding for your LLC or small business

  Published on April 29, 2014
  Startups seeking investors could run afoul of the law by issuing unregistered securities.

• Preparation is essential when selling your food product to a distributor

  Published on April 25, 2014
  Food businesses that want to sell their food to a distributor can benefit from adjusting their product price, configuring a pallet pack size, checking references and much more.