Michigan Entrepreneur Resource List
It’s not easy starting and running a small business. It takes hard work, knowledge, access and support. Many aspiring entrepreneurs don’t know where to turn to get started. Some small business owners struggle to keep their head above water. Others are looking for guidance in making the next big move to take their business to the next level. Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, the organizations below have resources that could help. If you are looking for grants, business classes, coaching or some other help, start here.
100K Ideas
100K Ideas is a community of hobbyists, thinkers, and inventors with a mission to help passionate innovators create products/services and startups of their own through mentorship. Whether you need advice on strengthening your idea, the capacity to build it, or the support to bring it to market, we will be your guide. We work with garage inventors and startup owners to figure out what their next steps should be.
Accounting Aid Society
The Accounting Aid Society’s Accounting Aid Academy exists to educate small businesses and give them the sound financial management practices that lead to stability and growth. We help small businesses pinpoint areas that need improvement and coach them to strengthen those areas. Along the way, we make sure they have the skills they need to manage their finances.
Build Institute
We help people turn their business ideas into reality by providing them with the necessary tools, resources, and support network in Detroit. To date, we have graduated over 1800 aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs from our classes, many of whom have gone on to start successful businesses in the city. In addition to classes, we offer networking events, mentorship, connections to resources and a nurturing community that allows ideas to develop and flourish over time.
Can-Do Kalamazoo’s Can-Do Kitchen
Brand new food businesses as well as existing businesses will find a home in Can-Do Kalamazoo’s Can-Do Kitchen. Our hourly rental includes all facility overhead, so kitchen members don’t have to deal with the headaches of running a kitchen. Our experienced Kitchen Manager is there to offer advice on how to set up an efficient production process and workflow that will benefit you in the long run. We can point you in the right direction for ServSafe certification and walk through your unique licensing process. Can-Do Kitchen as a shared kitchen space and food incubator has been our specialty for since 2008.
