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Ann Arbor SPARK
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Ann Arbor SPARK advances the economic development of innovation-based businesses in the Ann Arbor region by offering programs, resources, and proactive support to business at every stage, from start-u... More
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Biz Info Library
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The Biz Info Library (BIL) is a collaboration between the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Edward Lowe Foundation, and the James J. Hill Reference Library to create an online library offering the... More
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BPlans.com
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BPlans offers the largest collection (over 100) free sample business plans online. In addition, it has helpful tools and know-how for managing a business. More
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Business Partner Network
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The Business Partner Network is the single source for vendor data for the Federal Government with a search mechanism that provides unprecedented views into several key data bases across Federal Agenci... More
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Business Week - Small Biz
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Business Week's section on Small Business provides timely articles about small business concerns/issues. The helpful "How-To" center also has links to BusinessWeek content to help you start, run, and ... More
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Business.gov
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Provides info on starting/growing business, legal requirements and government services, how to find loans and grants, green business practices, and much more. More
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Central Contractor Registration
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Central Contractor Registration (CCR) is the primary registrant database for the U.S. Federal Government. CCR collects, validates, stores, and disseminates data in support of agency acquisition missio... More
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E Loft
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The E Loft is a business center in Marquette, Michigan, newly created in 2009 for entrepreneurs as a creative place to do business, share ideas and learn from other successful entrepreneurs. Services ... More
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Economic Development Foundation
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The Economic Development Foundation is a non-profit organization that has been helping small businesses throughout Michigan obtain financing since 1981. Promoting SBA 504 business loans, the Foundatio... More
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Entrepreneur Institute of Mid-Michigan
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The Entrepreneur Institute of Mic-Michigan exists to create opportunities for Mid-Michigan’s entrepreneurs by offering business plan development, financial literacy trainings, and access to capital an... More
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Entrepreneur.com
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Entrepreneur.com is a free online magazine that provides timely articles about small business concerns and issues. Free business tools are offered to help with business planning including a portal to ... More
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Entrepreneurial Communities Program
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The Entrepreneurial Communities program strives to grow Michigan's economy through community-based entrepreneurship; working directly with communities and wide networks of partners to develop those sy... More
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business
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MSU libraries provide this research guide for small business and entrepreneurs. Users will find information on business plans,
competitor analysis, customer profiles and demographics, local economic... More
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Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps)
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FedBizOpps.gov is the U.S. government's virtual marketplace. No registration is required to post, search, monitor and retrieve opportunities solicited by the entire federal contracting community. More
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FindLaw Small Business Center
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FindLaw's Small Business Center provides information and resources for small business owners, and help for entrepreneurs seeking to get a business idea off the ground. Here you can get information on ... More
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Franchise Gator
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Research franchise opportunities by industry type, location, initial investment capital required. More
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Free Management Library
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The Library provides easy-to-access, clutter-free, comprehensive resources regarding the leadership and management of yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations. Content is relevant to the ... More
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GROW: Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women
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GROW is a non-profit economic development organization which provides women with opportunities to develop the skills and acquire the knowledge needed to achieve economic independence through self empl... More
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Growing Local Economies
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Site for economic gardening consultant who has a background in economic development and librarianship. Several *free* resources available including white papers listing low cost/free resources that l... More
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IRS Small Business Resources
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More than just tax information, the IRS Small Business/Self Employed site offers links to industry specific information and resources for starting a business. More
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James J. Hill Library
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The James J. Hill Reference Library is a private non-profit business reference library located in St. Paul, MN housing a world-class collection of practical business information resources since 1921 a... More
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Manta
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Manta.com is a tool for finding 45 million free profiles covering large to small companies worldwide and their related industries and products. Their database of easy-to-use customer relationship mana... More
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Marketing Plans
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Free examples of successful marketing plans along with guides to conducting market research, advertising fundamentals are among the variety of offerings to help you develop a marketing plan. More
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MiBiz
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MiBiz is a bi-weekly publication covering business news in the 18 county-wide area that makes up West and Southwest Michigan. MiBiz was awarded the "2005 Communicator of the Year" by the Small Busines... More
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Michigan District Export Council
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The Michigan District Export Council (MDEC) is an organization of leaders from across Michigan whose knowledge of international business provides a source of professional advice for local firms. Close... More
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Michigan Green
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Michigan GREEN’s grant-related activities have resulted in over 12,000 energy kits being distributed to low-income households across 70 counties in Michigan. This non-profit group consists of energy c... More
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Michigan Market Maker
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An interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Michigan, providing an important link between producers and consumers. Register your business or search fo... More
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MidMichigan Innovation Center
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The MidMichigan Innovation Center is a private, non-profit organization created to provide entrepreneurs and start-up companies with a supportive and collaborative environment. MMIC connects you with ... More
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My Own Business
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A course on how to start your own business. A not-for-profit public service. More
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SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
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SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. Local offices all ove... More
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