{"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":"2025-12-18T16:19:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:19:07","slug":"business-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/workforce\/business-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Help in All Areas of the Business Cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you an entrepreneur that\u2019s ready to launch a new business? Maybe yours is an established company ready to grow to the next phase, or you\u2019re simply seeking assistance to help improve office efficiency and workforce skills. Whatever your motivation, the Business Development Center (BDC) at&nbsp;Schoolcraft College&nbsp;was designed to help you take your operation to the next level of excellence. Whether you need to develop the workforce, explore opportunities for growth, research and analyze the market or evaluate financial or legal issues, we can help.<\/p>\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-9d6595d7 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-9d6595d7 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\">Launch Your Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get started<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn the basics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan your next steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow Your Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase profit and revenue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach more customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Your Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance workforce skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maximize leadership potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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, 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class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-block-accordion\"><details><summary 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>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>Contact us for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-button\"><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\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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services for a variety of small businesses that are emerging and growing throughout Michigan \u2013 including new venture companies, existing small businesses, expanding businesses, new technology companies, and innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-button\"><a href=\"\/workforce\/services\/small-business-development-center\/\">About MI-SBDC\u2122<\/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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" 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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\"><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>Increase your organization\u2019s effectiveness, health and profitability. 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