Starting a Business in Michigan

We hope you find the Guide to Starting a Small Business (Guide) helpful. The MI-SBTDC, in partnership with the MEDC, assists over 13,500 small businesses annually. The Guide is information that has been gathered from various entities interested in seeing your start-up become a success.

To the right are various links that give you specific information on a variety of subjects from business structure to county clerks. If you wish a printed version of the Guide, please call your local MI-SBTDC office at toll free 877.873.4567.  It should be noted, however, the website version is the most up-to-date.

With the numerous one-stop locations across Michigan where current and future small business owners can access information needed for the successful launch of their small business, what are you waiting for? If you or someone you know needs small business assistance, have them call (877) 873-4567 (toll-free) to connect to the nearest location. Or visit them on the web at www.gvsu.edu/misbtdc/. Contact the MI-SBTDC, where small business is their business.