Our expert staff of experienced small business consultants is available in each of our 12 regions covering all 83 counties in Michigan. Every consultant is certified in small business counseling and has years of success working with small businesses. Our small business team is dedicated to assisting our clients with one-on-one counseling sessions, training and market research assistance.

Counsel

Many times an entrepreneur and small business owner needs to ask questions to an business consultant. As an SBTDC client you will receive one-on-one meetings with experienced consultants to assist small business owners with:
• Developing growth strategies
• Preparing a business plan
• Determining cash flow issues
• Defining marketing initiatives
• Developing sales strategies

Training

The best place to start building business success is with education. Training is available through the MI-SBTDC Entrepreneurial Series: Fundamentals of . . .
• Starting a Business
• Writing A Business Plan
• Marketing Your Business
• Financial Management
• Business Legal Issues

Other advanced training programs, workshops, and seminars are offered throughout the state.
For more information and for a list of training session in your area, visit www.misbtdc.org.

Market Research

The underlying success for business of all sizes is information. We have access to a variety of resources which can provide crucial information regarding small business including:
• Characteristics of industries
• Marketplace
• Competition
• Foreign trade
• Customer demographics

In addition to local resources, the MI-SBTDC provides a full range of information services through the State Headquarters.