Tips for starting a business in Michigan
I was at a board meeting yesterday for my University’s Center for Entrepreneurship. We discussed at length the real possibility that Michigan is going to see 17% or more unemployment rate over the next 12 months.
The thought is that there are going to literally be hundreds of thousands of people looking for work, OR HAVING TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE A LIVING FOR THEMSELVES!
i BELIEVE STRONGLY that most people have it inside themselves to operate a successful small business. What they need is for someone to guide them through the aspects of business ownership that seem tough or mysterious…for example; setting up an LLC, getting a tax id number, state and local taxes, employment practices, obtaining a loan, etc.
For the past 10 years I’ve been going through the business start-up process over and over again, and with much success. I could probably get something going in my sleep. That being said, I’m putting it out there that for all you “Almost Millionaires” who are looking to get a business started, I’m here to help!
If you have a specific question about starting a business in Michigan, or anywhere in the US for that matter, send me an email thealmostmillionaire@gmail.com with your question. I’ll do my best to answer it in a post, or we can dialog via e-mail. I’m hoping I can offer some free advice (becuase it is always worth what you pay for it) that will make a difference if someones life! And I’m hoping to fuel the entrepreneurial spirit that is waiting to be unleashed here in Michigan!
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May 18th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Sounds like there’s a real opportunity for you there. You could open an entrepreneurship-consulting business on the side of everything else you’re doing, too. 17% is alot. ALOT. And with all the businesses you’ve got going on, you could definitely teach ppl a thing or two - get a course going on at the local college or something!
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The Almost Millionaire Reply:
May 18th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
@MoneyEnergy
That is the idea, to help as many folks as I can in a small way…then if they need the help taken to the next level, I can be available for some real world, hands on, consulting.
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May 18th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
That is really a generous offering you have come up with! Its true that in harder economic times, more individuals start their own business and by giving some free valuable mentoring, you will help ease the process.
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The Almost Millionaire Reply:
May 18th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
@Aman,
You have hit on exactly what I’m hoping to do. I just want to grease the skids of all those “would be” entrepreneurs out there who are scared or don’t know where to start. I hope I can help get them started and going in the right direction!
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May 18th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Super stuff there Brandon. Few people actually would do what your doing, so a thumbs up from me on the generous work
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May 18th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
I SOOO wish i had taken more business related classes in school… I know it’s never too late but man.. to have had that knowledge already!
Brandon I think you should put together an online course about starting a business and charge a fee for the course! You could help others and get your knowledge out there and make money doing it all at the same time!
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Stancje Reply:
July 13th, 2009 at 9:31 am
I agree - the course might be pretty useful and would sure be popular. After all people are still looking for ways to live like nothing’s happened in that terrible situation.
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May 20th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
I think that it is great how you are trying to help people like this.
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May 21st, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Yeah, I could see you doing an e-book, Brandon, on your business knowledge…. let me know if you want some help.
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May 26th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Great offer TAM… You’ll have to keep us posted with ‘blinded’ posts about the ideas and opportunities folks are chasing.
Dave
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June 2nd, 2009 at 1:37 pm
I am always eager for information about working from home. Thanks!
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June 3rd, 2009 at 11:12 am
Starting a business right now is not the best idea. Unless you’re an experienced businessman it’ll be really hard not to go bankrupt in this economy.
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June 19th, 2009 at 9:52 am
With MI unemployment rates at a record high, this is exactly what the state needs. Thanks for doing this. I hope someone from Detroit contacts you, this beautiful city needs all the help it can get…
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October 27th, 2009 at 3:35 am
I do think to start a business now is very risk especially in today days. Is completed understanding if some one is afraid to open up a new business.
The risk is real, no doubt but,we do have to take the risk, if we want to gain something.
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November 28th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Great articles & Nice a site
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March 2nd, 2010 at 5:40 pm
Wow! Nice epic post. Thanks for the interesting facts.
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