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MI-SBTDC Region 6 Tools and Resources

Following are examples tools that can help you focus on what you want your business to be and help you manage and implement your goals.

Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs (AME)

An online communication tool and web portal to provide mid- to long-term counseling and coaching in a “virtual” incubator program for meeting with "tenants" to discuss leadership and business growth issues. For more information go to:  https://www.accelmich.org/default.aspx

Besides your local library, another one stop location to access the necessary resources to launch a successful business is the Biz Resource Center. Region 6 hosts two internet ready computer stations and a small library of business startup and management reference books.

Readiness Assessment Tool

An online tool to help determine if all elements are in place to start a small business:  http://www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/index.cfm?id=7C149A09-B09E-A416-CBEAED58E81BA12C

Michigan Guide to Starting a Small Business

A comprehensive guide to starting and operating a business in Michigan. Also available online at:  http://ref.themedc.org/cm/attach/1B4FCD2A-DD0A-40A1-9CAC-DBF268D65D81/2008_SBTDC.pdf

Sample Business Plans

Browse completed business plans for examples and ideas to help you when producing your company's business plan.

Biz Plan Basics

Use this interactive tool to guide you through writing your own successful business plan.

Michigan's Online Business Startup Wizard

This interactive tool allows new business ventures to file their business entity and register for applicable state taxes online:  http://www.michigan.gov/uia/0,1607,7-118--89978--,00.html

PeerSpectives®

Meet with other owners, CEOs and presidents to share and problem solve management challenges.

Management Tools

Learn about specialized management tools available to you through the MI-SBTDC.