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West Central Wisconsin & UP of Michigan Local Resources
Starting a new business is a large undertaking. Fortunately, there are numerous excellent resources online and at your fingertips. Read more
Five Keys to a winning credit score
An article from the Los Angeles Times by Kayce Ataiyero, "Five Keys to a winning credit score" Read more
17-Second Business Commercial
Attached is a PDF with a brief outline on creating a commercial for your business. Read more
3 Step Simplified Formula for a Successful Business Startup
A booklet by Arnold R. Jaffa from the San Diego Chapter. Read more
5 Reasons Solopreneurs Should Consider Getting an EIN
If you're a one-person business, is getting an EIN beneficial? What are the advantages of using an EIN instead of your Social Security Number?
How to Build Your Bench of Employees
As your business grows, building a strong bench of employees becomes increasingly important to success. Here's how. Read more
5 Ways to Get the Most from Your Team
Here are five simple things you can do as a small business owner to help your team feel the progress they are making.
From Battle to Business: How the Military Prepared Me for the Corporate World
What if I told you that the organization that has created more business owners than any program in the nation will actually pay you to join? It’s the U.S. military.
5 Digital Marketing Tips to Grow Your Beauty Salon Business
Here’s how you can compete when it comes to using social media, email and other marketing tools to create a vibrant beauty business.