{"id":35,"date":"2022-12-06T16:13:44","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T16:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/bdc\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-10-05T12:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:36:55","slug":"business-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/business-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Schoolcraft Business Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schoolcraft Business Services<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container callout-secondary gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start, grow, and strengthen your business.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schoolcraft Business Services provides no-cost, one-on-one counseling to entrepreneurs, startups, growth-stage companies, and small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hours of Operation:&nbsp;<\/strong>Monday\u2013Friday, 8:00 a.m.\u20135:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Serving businesses across Southeast Michigan, our services include:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starting a business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business plan development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LLC formation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to capital and lender readiness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To request an appointment with Schoolcraft Business Services, please complete the online contact form below. A member of the team will follow up promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-button wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=G94FC92EOEWsrBvGkjJbA-lQq_IVBHZKirtbvgiAc8BUQTcxRlpMSUpPNkZVV0g1QTk5NUFGSUY0WC4u&amp;origin=lprLink&amp;route=shorturl\">Request an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/bdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/12\/aside-bdc-sign-1024x457.png\" alt=\"Professional next to BDC signage\" class=\"wp-image-28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/12\/aside-bdc-sign-1024x457.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/12\/aside-bdc-sign-300x134.png 300w, 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class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Research, Analysis, and Planning<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gap analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benchmarking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business plan preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Readiness assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strategic planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future vision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Growth Opportunities<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Market diversification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market expansion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government contracting assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government registration assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operational and production efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Financial and Legal Issues<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capital infusion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal structures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Succession planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive referral service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-1 gb-1-col-equal\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-4 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We offer a number of open enrollment (available to the public) seminars catering to the needs of new ventures and established businesses.&nbsp;For corporate training specific to your business, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/services\/workforce-training-solutions\/\">Workforce Training Solutions<\/a>&nbsp;for their list of classes and workshops.<br><br><strong>Reservations are required for all Seminars and Workshops.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-button wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/events\/category\/workforce\/list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Events Listing &nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" 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As a regional center, the Schoolcraft College APEX Accelerator&nbsp;services companies located in Oakland, Wayne, Monroe, Washtenaw and Livingston counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-button wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/workforce\/services\/apex\/\">About APEX Accelerators<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-columns gb-layout-columns-2 gb-2-col-wideright\"><div class=\"gb-layout-column-wrap gb-block-layout-column-gap-4 gb-is-responsive-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column gb-is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/bdc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/12\/logo-wts.jpg\" alt=\"Workforce Training Solutions\" class=\"wp-image-37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/12\/logo-wts.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2022\/12\/logo-wts-300x64.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-column gb-block-layout-column\"><div class=\"gb-block-layout-column-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organizational Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increase your organization\u2019s effectiveness, health and profitability. 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