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Michigan Entrepreneurs: News and Info on Raising Capital and Crowdfunding

Good morning and Happy Monday! Entrepreneurs may want to take advantage of some free guidance provided by the State of Michigan. The State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) announced today that it is hosting a workshop – “Understanding Your Options for Raising Capital in Michigan”. You can Register here  The seminarContinue reading “Michigan Entrepreneurs: News and Info on Raising Capital and Crowdfunding”

West Michigan Business and Community Partners

The first week of May marked “National Small Business Week” It’s a time to celebrate small business. Locally… On that note, on June 6th a West Michigan organization that supports local business, Local First will be hosting its annual street party, you should check it out. More on Nat’l Small Business week… As the U.S. Small BusinessContinue reading “West Michigan Business and Community Partners”

What’s Going on With Banks? Part II: Comptroller on Currency and Community-Based Banks

In my March 11th Post on “What’s Going on With Banks” I made an observation: such worldwide bad press on big banks might lead to increased lending at community based banks. No sooner than I hit “publish” on my post did I receive several more news headlines regarding big bank lawsuits. I get regular  “Enforcement Actions”Continue reading “What’s Going on With Banks? Part II: Comptroller on Currency and Community-Based Banks”

Lessons From Trial: Family Businesses and Disaster Prevention by a Proper Business Succession Plan.

I just finished up a complex and messy trial that spanned over a few weeks centering on a family owned and operated business. The case involved multiple family members over multiple generations, and differing levels of involvement in the family business, and, as it turned out, differing expectations of the business succession plan once theContinue reading “Lessons From Trial: Family Businesses and Disaster Prevention by a Proper Business Succession Plan.”

Celebrating Entrepreneurship and Crowdfunding

February is the time to celebrate Entrepreneurship. The National Entrepreneurship Week is slated for February 21 – 28 – you can check out the National website here to see what’s going on nationally to celebrate entrepreneurship. What’s going on In Michigan… Detroit is currently in its Entrepreneur Week – you can check out some of what’s beenContinue reading “Celebrating Entrepreneurship and Crowdfunding”

Local Businesses: More on Crowdfunding

Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Business? An interesting article in Crain’s Detroit addresses crowdfunding and whether its right for businesses. Check it out here. The article is meant for small and large businesses alike to consider whether or not crowdfunding is a viable source of funding for their respective businesses. The article addresses “rewards based”Continue reading “Local Businesses: More on Crowdfunding”

Legal News Update Begs the Questions: are Universal Legal Forms a Good Investment for a Business Start-up?

Happy Friday! The ABAJournal reported today that LegalZoom “has gotten a green light to operate in the United Kingdom as an alternative business structure.”  You can read the entire article here The ABAJournal also has an interesting extensive article about the value of these alternative legal service providers see that article here I’ve previously commentedContinue reading “Legal News Update Begs the Questions: are Universal Legal Forms a Good Investment for a Business Start-up?”

Detroit’s Blight Removal: Opportunity For Social Entrepreneurs to Utilize Crowdfunding?

Today’s Detroit Free Press had an article about Detroit’s blight removal campaign – see it here The article reports that through various avenues, including the Detroit Land Bank Authority: “Detroit now demolishes 200 eyesores a week,“ The article goes on to report all of the challenges ahead for Detroit, including a vast amount of blighted propertiesContinue reading “Detroit’s Blight Removal: Opportunity For Social Entrepreneurs to Utilize Crowdfunding?”

Michigan Crowdfunding Law Update: Viable Tool for Social Entrepreneurs?

I had a client come in yesterday  – a local restaurant owner. A startup business. – quick comment –  Gotta love local start up businesses. I love their value in being an active part of a local community – their entrepreneurial spirit –  willingness to take risks. – Ok – back to where I was going… One ofContinue reading “Michigan Crowdfunding Law Update: Viable Tool for Social Entrepreneurs?”

Michigan Business Law Update: Entrepreneur in Residence Program to Assist Small Business

House Bill 4998 has made some movement, which would create an Entrepreneur in Residence Program to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. The entrepreneur-in-residence project’s goals would include the following: a) improving outreach by State government to the private sector, b) strengthening coordination and interaction between State government and the private sector on issues relevantContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Entrepreneur in Residence Program to Assist Small Business”