Inside Michigan Business

03/06/2023

The $10K grant program is back from

VSBDR is more than free courses, events, and 1:1 mentoring (though, yes, that's a lot). Sign up today (registration is free) and you can also apply for a $10k small business grant. Learn more about the program and find out how to apply for a $10k grant.

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12/30/2022

Press releases are an effective way to reach out to reporters and potential investors, helping startups build credibility, generate buzz or introduce their companies to a broader audience. Here are some press release distribution services that can help startups tell a brand story.

Prepare your small business for the new year by creating financial resolutions. Use this list as a starting point to create realistic goals for next year.

12/29/2022

For many entrepreneurs, the end of the year is a grind to the finish line. That's why clearing your mind and having the right vision going into the new year is so important.

Know your "why" and you will find motivation in times of challenge.
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12/28/2022

We’ve all seen the dreary statistics: People just don’t stick with New Year's resolutions.

So, how do we ditch ineffective resolutions and still make progress in our business?

We keep it simple and expand on what is already working.

It's especially critical for entrepreneurs to make use of a fresh start – a time of reflection, assessment and planning. Don't just set goals, reach them.

12/27/2022

A few years ago, StartupNation put together a handful of our favorite entrepreneurial New Year's resolutions from successful thought leaders.

We're sharing them again because good counsel never goes out of style.

https://startupnation.com/start-your-business/new-years-resolutions/

The New Year is the perfect time to evaluate your company’s strengths and weaknesses and create goals or resolutions for the upcoming year.

12/27/2022

Forming a company with a January start date provides a clean state. The company can start earning revenues and tracking expenses without the worry of bookkeeping for a few weeks at the end of the previous year.

But that's not the only reason January is a good time to start a business.

The beginning of the year has always been a popular time to start a business. Learn how to get your new company up and running faster.

12/26/2022

For fun, we combined texts from a few StartupNation articles about preparing your business for the New Year and then asked ChatGPT to produce a “summary in list format.”

Pretty cool results.

ChatGPT summarized StartupNation articles to produce a Top 12 New Year's Resolutions List for startups and small businesses

12/26/2022

The New Year is a great time to think big. But you’ll only make it if you have a firm grasp of what it takes to succeed as a modern-day entrepreneur. Here are five specific actions you can take to improve your chances of success.

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12/23/2022

If you're spending the last days of 2022 looking ahead to next year, it might also be worth a glance in the rearview. Doing so can provide valuable insights into what you're doing right and where you might need to course correct.

A financial year-end review will help you to see all you’ve accomplished this year and what you want to achieve in the coming year and beyond.

12/23/2022

Ahead of that first workday in the New Year, here are a few things you can do to lay the groundwork for a successful year.

First, ask yourself: What is your big theme for the year? What do you most need to accomplish next year? Work backward from there.

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12/23/2022

2 of 5 resolutions small business owners can set now to prepare for the New Year.

1. Grow your network by networking events on your calendar now
2. Set up a budget tracker now to help optimize your future spending

Prepare your small business for the new year by creating financial resolutions. Use this list as a starting point to create realistic goals for next year.

12/22/2022

New study captures what diners want from restaurants these days: Make it fast and easy, or make it more of an experience, with full service, better ambience and “other personalized, human touches.”

Delivery apps and loyalty programs also gain importance.

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