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  Business Development

  MSU Extension and the MSU Product Center—Food Ag Bio focus on assisting entrepreneurs who develop and commercialize high-value, consumer-responsive products and businesses.

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• Filling the job openings: Employer–employee communication is vital for vibrant organization

  Published on September 18, 2014
  Employers cannot always get what they want, but if they try providing the proper leadership, they might just get what they need.

• Parking meters and evening hours can increase downtown retail shopping

  Published on November 21, 2013
  Putting in parking meters and keeping stores open in the evening hours were two of many techniques for increasing commerce.

• Financial planning is more important than money when starting a business

  Published on March 22, 2012
  With or without money, the worst thing you can do when starting a business is ignore basic financial planning. Help is out there.

• Video conferencing: Wave of the future or another invasive technology

  Published on April 1, 2016
  How live video is playing an increasing role in everyday lives.

• Tips for horse hay producers – Part 2

  Published on April 23, 2013
  Match the quality of your hay product to the needs of your customers.

• You’ve conquered the open market in Michigan, is it time to go international?

  Published on November 4, 2015
  Michigan State Trade Export Program is available to help companies looking to diversify their customer base, provide long-term stability and create new jobs through exporting.

• Michigan land ownership affects who can negotiate and sign an oil and gas lease

  Published on January 25, 2013
  How real estate is owned affects who has the right to negotiate an oil and gas lease. This article looks at joint tenants, divided separate ownership, tenants in common, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporate ownership.

• Marketing to Millennials and Baby Boomers

  Published on March 5, 2015
  Understanding the nature of the marketplace requires knowledge of the different demographic groups’ values and desires.

• Detroit’s food scene gains traction and so do events

  Published on June 10, 2015
  Entrepreneurial establishments in the city are helping to develop Detroit’s new culinary scene.

• Parting ways with employees on your farm

  Published on July 7, 2016
  It's not always easy to part ways with an employee. These steps will ensure you're prepared.

• Finding the story in your farm's history: Part 1

  Published on December 29, 2016
  Sharing what you know about your farm’s history can create interest and bring visitors.

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  New Mobile CNC Training Lab makes “house calls”

  Published on April 7, 2014
  The CNC Mobile Lab provides state of the art training right at your doorstep.

• Who are you? What can your company offer me? Does your brand answer this important question?

  Published on October 6, 2014
  Marketing and branding are important ways to let the consumer know who your company is and what type of product or service they can expect. It is your promise to them.

• Attention CEOs and executives: Feeling lonely at the top?

  Published on October 19, 2016
  Peer-to-peer networking opportunity is coming to northern Michigan with a roundtable event for CEOs of growing companies.

• Free customer service workshops set for October 1, 2013 In Iosco county

  Published on September 20, 2013
  Customer service workshops set in Iosco county to help educate the community on tools and tactics to improve customer service.

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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.

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  Manufacturing skills training available in Northern Michigan

  Published on April 7, 2014
  Local manufacturer, college and high school team up to provide an Advanced Manufacturing Training Program.

• 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.

• Where’s the waste?

  Published on June 4, 2012
  Michigan waste biomass energy inventory to support renewable energy development.

• Need workers? Look to preschool educators

  Published on October 16, 2017
  Research has shown preschool education benefits society greatly.