Events

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Proposal Writing and Bidding Best Practices

Virtual

Virtual – No fee, registration is required. Winning government contracts requires proper planning and preparation. This session is designed to provide you with best practices for reviewing solicitations, preparing proposals, and steps to consider when awarded or not awarded a government contract. As a result of this session you will: Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team 734-462-4438 […]

Using Gale Business DemographicsNow

Did you know that you have free access to a wealth of demographic, business, and residential data? A powerful online resource, Gale Business: DemographicsNow connects users with a wealth of highly detailed demographic data on more than 24 million U.S. businesses and 206 million consumers—making it ideal for gaining consumer and market insight. In this […]

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Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses

Social Media Marketing is a powerful tool that small businesses can use to connect with their target audience, build brand awareness, and generate leads.  Topics covered in this class: Register with the MI-SBDC (Michigan Small Business Development Center) Free of Charge but Pre-Registration is Required

Starting a Business – In Person

Join us for an accelerated walkthrough of our “Starting A Business” course. This introductory workshop covers the process of evaluating market potential for your products or services, startup costs and financing options, plus initial steps for writing a business plan. Designed for individuals who are considering self-employment or who may be at the beginning stages […]

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Writing a Business Plan – In Person

Do you want to launch or grow your business? This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to write a business plan for the first time, or already have a plan they would like to update. Topics include: market analysis and sales planning, management and operations, and identifying financial goals and projections. Discover what […]

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Coffee and Contracting

Virtual – No fee, registration is required. Join our Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator counselors for an opportunity to discuss government contracting, procurement assistance and other relevant contracting topics. Bring your questions and your coffee! Schoolcraft APEX Accelerator Team | 734-462-4438 or [email protected] Register Now The APEX Accelerator is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with […]

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Marketing Your Business – In Person

Does your marketing strategy target your greatest opportunities for increasing sales and achieving a competitive advantage? There is much more to marketing than having a couple of social media accounts and an email newsletter. In this workshop we will discuss market analysis and research, competitive analysis and position, as well as product price, placement, promotion […]