Business Growth Services

Business Growth Services

Receive No-Cost Assistance With Growing Your Small Business

When your small business successfully navigates the startup phase, the next challenge is often the most critical: scaling profitably. The Michigan SBDC Growth Team is dedicated to accelerating this process for “Second Stage” companies. We partner with established businesses that are ready for the next level, defined as those meeting at least 2 of the following: 2 years in business, $1 million in annual sales, or 10+ employees. Our Growth Team services include:

• Financial Health Check & Reporting
• Lender Preparation & Introductions
• Transition Planning & Exit Strategies
• Financial Benchmarking
• “Focus Four” Facilitation
• “Value Builder” Facilitation

• Human Resources & Organizational Planning
• Marketing & Sales Strategy
• Import/Export Strategy
• Business Modeling
• Strategic Planning & Execution

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Tools & Resources for Small Business Growth

Discover the following helpful tools and resources for growing your small Michigan business.

Focus Four™: Vision, Strategy, Execution & Cash Flow

Explore the Michigan SBDC’s Focus Four™ program to help grow your small business with the four pillars of business success.

Learn About Focus Four™

The Value Builder System

Measure your small business’s value and identify areas your business can improve with the Michigan SBDC’s value builder system.

Learn About The System

Customized Market Research & Reporting

Learn more about the ways the Michigan SBDC can help your small business grow with specialized market research to better target your audience.

Discover Market Research

AI for Small Business Guidebook

This guide serves as a manual for small businesses aiming to leverage Generative
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models to enhance productivity, solve problems, and apply AI across various tasks.

Grow Your Business with AI

Why Work with Michigan SBDC to Grow Your Small Business?

Whether you’ve been open for a year or are a well-established business, getting an outside perspective from our team of experts can help you reach your next level of success. Our no-cost and low-cost services include strategic planning, financial analysis, human resources assistance, marketing strategy, and more.

Set up a Meeting to Learn More

Our certified small business consultants offer no-cost one-on-one counseling services for individuals ready to grow their small Michigan business. Request a small business consulting meeting today.

Request Small Business Consulting

Register for Training and Events

Our no-cost and low-cost training sessions provide the opportunity to learn more about running and growing your business. Locate training and workshops online or near you.

Explore Small Business Training

The SBDC Growth Team services were absolutely invaluable. I can't overstate the appreciation I have for the knowledge they continue to provide to my team and to me.Chip LaFleur, Owner of La Fleur Marketing

Growth Team Client Success Stories

Bearcub Outfitters

Bearcub Outfitters has grown into a northern Michigan destination, offering quality outdoor gear, community...

Great Lakes Malting Co.

Traverse City-based Great Lakes Malting Co. is making waves in the craft beverage industry...

Advantage Mechanical Refrigeration

Advantage Mechanical Refrigeration is a woman-owned heating, venting, air conditioning, and refrigeration business in...