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Regional Services


Michigan Small Business & Technology Development CenterTM (MI-SBTDC) provides NO  COST, confidential counseling to startup and existing businesses. The MI-SBTDC, which is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), is part of a nationwide network of centers.

Services Provided to Small Businesses

  • No-cost, one-on-one counsel
  • Low-cost to no-cost business education workshops
  • Market research/information

When you contact the MI-SBTDC, you will receive counseling from a well-trained business counsultant who will coach you throughout the various stages of business operation from starting your business or help you face the challenges of your existing business.

Some areas that a business consultant may help with are:

  • Financial Management
  • Marketing
  • Human Resources
  • Operations
  • Information Technology

Business Education Workshops

MI-SBTDC offers a variety of workshops that assist with new or existing business.  Listed below are some examples of workshops:

  • Fiscal Fitness
  • Writing a Business Plan
  • Business Basics
  • FastTrac

To find out about more MI-SBTDC workshops and when they are offered, please click here.

Market Research

The MI-SBTDC has the capability of providing its clients with detailed secondary research information. Research can be completed on the following:

  • Industry Trends
  • Market Demographics
  • Consumer Consumption Data 
  • Industry Profiles
  • Market Research and Marketing Plan
  • Business Plan Development
  • Advertising and Promotion
  • Feasibility Studies
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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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