Phone: 989-686-9597  |  Email: sbtdc@delta.edu

Thinking about starting your own business?  You are in the right place!

Do you own a business already, and are you looking for ways to boost productivity, increase sales and grow your business?  Read on!

The Great Lakes Bay region of the MI-SBTDC™ provides assistance for Michigan entrepreneurs' startups, existing businesses, expanding businesses, innovative technology ventures…in Arenac, Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac and Tuscola counties.

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Get on the Social Social Media Bandwagon!

Are you familiar with social media, but not sure how to use it for your business marketing? If you're considering adding social media to your marketing plan, but don't know where to start … then this is the workshop for you!

Two different dates and locatons in May to pick from.
ThumbWorks! in Marlette – May 16, 2012
Delta College – May 23, 2012
Space is limited … register TODAY; click here - save your space!

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Are you starting or expanding a business and need financing?

Want a little insight into SBA Guaranteed Loan Programs and criteria used by loan officers to evaluate applications?

Register online to attend TEAM SBA – Financing Roundtable

misbtdc.org/training (Topic: Finance)

July 26, 2012, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Delta College

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Five Keys to Achieving Fiscal Fitness

Finally - a workshop to help existing business owners and key staff improve financial planning!

Attend this workshop and gain a better understanding of how to use financial statements to make informed business decisions.

Announcing soon, new date and time for the next workshop coming to a location near you.

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TRAINING -Free to low-cost seminars and workshops are provided by seasoned professionals covering a wide range of topics including the nationally acclaimed "FastTrac^®" courses.

FREE – "Fundamentals of Starting a Business" – You have a passion…a hidden talent. Do you know what it takes to turn that skill into a successful business? This free seminar is a must for individuals considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting a business.

Search for training events/workshops across Michigan or locally and register online www.misbtdc.org/GreatLakesBay.

COUNSELING - Experienced certified small business professionals provide individualized, confidential business counseling at no-cost. Online Request for Counseling Application.

MARKET RESEARCH – Tools, information and resources for research and planning your business.

BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER (BRC's) are mini business libraries featuring reference books, a series of "How to Start…" business development guides, a study area and computer stations with specialized software and Internet access for self-study/research.