On this segment of Around the State, SBDC's Kory Scheiber talks with Business Consultant John Schmidt. It seems we all have a dream to one day own a restaurant. Here, we talk about some of the "must haves" for entrepreneurial skill sets, and some great ways to get started down the restaurant path.
On this segment of Around the State, SBDC's Kory Scheiber talks with President of VITAL Financial Services, Mike Slater. Many know about the 7(a) and 504 loan programs from the SBA, but did you know about CAPLines, Export Loans, or programs through the USDA? Mike, talks about some of the basics of these programs in this podcast.
If you are seeking money for your venture in the form of a loan, but the banks are saying "No", CEED Lending may be able to help. Todd Van Appledorn, loan officer from CEED Lending, talks about their programs, who would qualify, and things to prepare before applying for any loan.
Around the State welcomes Assistant Director of Community Initiatives, Jack Bidlack. The Business Side of Youth, started about 10 years ago, teaches youth how to be entrepreneurs. They show youth how to do a SWOT analysis on themselves to help their chances in the business community.
On this episode of SBDC's Around the State is Claire Abraham and Kristin Gapske of the Entrepreneurship Center at WCC. The Entrepreneurship Center at WCC is open to the community and offers workshops and counseling for entrepreneurs. They hold an annual pitch competition and boot camps for specific industries. There are many resources available through the Entrepreneurship Center for those who need help with their business.
On this episode of SBDC's Around the State Matt Budds from RCO Law talks about DBAs and LLCs and common myths about setting up this type of business. He also covers some of the differences between DBAs and LLCs.
Ryan Dost and Adam McCauley, provide an overview of their business, Sandlot Sports, and the various ups and downs of owning a small business. Sandlot Sports has been awarded the MI-SBDC Great Lakes Bay Region Best Small Business award, as well as The Main Street USA Award.
Blarney Stone Broadcasting co-owner and president, Sheryl Coyne is a recent awardee of the MI-SBDC Northeast Michigan Best Small Business award. Sheryl talks about her growing company how the MI-SBDC has helped.
Micro-LAM Technologies CEO, Deepak Ravindra, discusses his unique startup business and the specialties it has to offer. The challenges and successes Deepak has faced are discussed, as well as the future plans of the company.
Recently Hanna Burmeister Marketing Manager Michigan SBDC spoke with Kris Ridings, Assistant Director of Entrepreneurial Initiatives at the Michigan Women's Foundation. The Michigan Women's Foundation is hosting three Entrepreneur YOU conferences around the state in March. Female entrepreneurs will spend the day learning how to launch or grow their business and making valuable connections with other attendees.
