Planning for a Healthy Business Earlier this year, GROW’s Business Development Officer, Mary Hartfield, led our GROW Connects class about planning for a healthy business by sharing 4 essential steps.…

Business Model Canvas, Explained If you’ve ever attended one of our Start Smart classes, you’re probably familiar with the Business Model Canvas. It’s a tool that will help you thoughtfully…

May Entrepreneurial Insider Recap   May’s Entrepreneurial Insider segment is all about food! We’re thrilled to talk about our new partnership with Michigan Good Food Fund and the opportunity to provide lending to good food enterprises in…

  Your mindset effects every aspect of your life and is influential on your success. This is especially true when you are an entrepreneur. We’ve all heard “what you believe…

GROW Volunteers Make All the Difference in the World Are you ready for some fun facts? There are over 1 million women-owned businesses in the United States. These businesses generate…

Let’s stop putting the cart before the horse. Small businesses tend to do that when it comes to brand building. In the rush of a product launch or the opening…

“If they like you, they will listen to you. If they trust you, they will do business with you.”  -Zig Ziglar In the digital age, sending a quick email or…

  Have an idea you just can’t shake? Maybe you’ve even done some market research and you know there’s some serious potential behind it. This could be a sign you’re…

  We often get asked questions about becoming a woman owned or minority owned certified business. These certifications can have an impact on your business including inclusion in different government…

How to Register Your Small Business in Michigan You’ve decided to start a small business – congratulations! This is a very exciting (and busy!) time and you’ve got a lot…