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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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• 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.

• Understanding business start-up costs

  Published on June 25, 2013
  Courage and energy are needed, but rarely enough to start any business. Proper financial planning for necessary start-up funds must be included in every business plan.

• Online Business Planning Tools Researched and Recommended - Part 1

  Published on April 25, 2012
  The internet is a blessing and a curse when it comes to research. The blessing obviously is all the great info out there. The bad news is how does anyone sort through all the items to focus on what can help.

• 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.

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  Technology and tourism

  Published on October 29, 2014
  How prepared are we for the international visitor?

• University interns and urban redevelopment

  Published on July 23, 2014
  University students can play important roles for urban non-profit organizations.

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  Asian carp chili or carp burgers, anyone?

  Published on February 24, 2015
  Although Asian carp filets are too bony for most U.S. consumers, boneless minced carp can be used as healthy stand-in for ground beef in some recipes. A recent University of Missouri blind taste test found that Asian carp rated higher than catfish.

• What is a community food system?

  Published on November 13, 2012
  Learn about the seven components of a community food system that are necessary to sustain and enhance your community’s economy.

• Lake Huron charter trips remain steady in 2013 as walleye catch rates soar

  Published on August 4, 2014
  Michigan charter boat operators logged 1,536 trips on Lake Huron waters in 2013. Charter effort on Lake Huron has not increased much in recent years despite the fantastic walleye fishing and diverse salmon and trout catches.

• Flavor trends: What’s on the menu?

  Published on February 3, 2013
  Americans are showing increasing interest in spicier, more exotic cuisine. Food businesses must adapt to these trends.

• The players in the food business game: Part 1

  Published on January 4, 2016
  Knowing who does what is important to getting your food product on the shelf.

• Think spring by signing up for a CSA

  Published on December 18, 2017
  Buying in now helps your farmer get ready for the growing season.

• Catch & Cook benefits local businesses, enhances coastal tourism experiences for northeast Michigan

  Published on August 10, 2012
  Lake Huron fisheries businesses have recently been challenged due to ecosystem changes. A Michigan Sea Grant-supported program seeks to add value and grow new business opportunities for northeast Michigan charter fishing operators.

• Behind every great athlete is a great coach, behind every entrepreneur should be a great mentor

  Published on February 19, 2016
  SCORE offers the nation's largest network of free, expert business mentors.

• Ag Action 2017 of Southwest Michigan features Food Business Development

  Published on December 21, 2016
  Michigan State University Extension, MSU Product Center and Kalamazoo Valley Community College will host Starting a Licensed Food Business Ag Action in early 2017.

• Increase seasonal business by using the right marketing tools

  Published on May 7, 2013
  With summer just around the corner most tourism-related businesses have already determined where to spend their summer marketing dollars. If still undecided it is important to develop a marketing plan and find the right tools for your business.

• End of year farm tax planning

  Published on December 21, 2012
  Now is the time of year for farmers to do tax planning. Careful planning now can help lower the tax bill next year.

• Are we really consuming more services?

  Published on October 19, 2015
  Consumption patterns of American consumers: Services, durable goods and non-durable goods.

• A good business card is a great investment

  Published on July 6, 2012
  Some simple information will bring customers to your business.

• Kitchen incubators offer support services for new food businesses

  Published on September 12, 2013
  Kitchen incubators focus on new food business success by offering licensing preparation, low cost suppliers and process analysis to streamline production.