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Regional Services
Business Counseling

As a Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDCTM), we provide services and support in the following core areas:

Counsel
We meet one-on-one with small business owners to assist in developing strategies to grow or change their company. Consultants include insightful established professionals who provide their knowledge and expertise regarding business development. Examples of assistance provided are as follows:

  • Developing growth strategies
  • Preparing a business plan for financing
  • Determining cash flow issues
  • Defining and quantifying marketing initiatives
  • Developing sales strategies

This service is provided at no cost for business owners.

Training
Workshops are offered throughout the year for new ventures and young businesses. These workshops are designed to provide a basic understanding of all facets needed to operate a business. Small business owners and professionals with specific small business expertise teach these workshops. Check our Calendar of Training for workshop descriptions, dates and registration.

Research
As part of the MI-SBTDC network, we can access essential data for developing a new company & or for an existing firm to gain a competitive edge. Requests need to be made through an MI-SBTDC Region 11 consultant.

Grand Valley State University - Depot
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center State Headquarters
510 West Fulton - Grand Rapids, MI 49504 P/616.331.7480 - F/616.331.7485 - sbtdchq@gvsu.edu
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