Accelerating Michigan Entrepreneurs
Michigan's Virtual Incubator
Benefits
AME is dedicated to building successful entrepreneurs in Michigan. This site is a partnership between the Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center (MI-SBTDC) and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
A typical small business (Tenant) will participate in the AME-Virtual Incubator because:
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Access to a wide assortment of assistance resources from across the state (people, knowledge, technology)
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Efficient advising
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Cost savings due to contact method (Internet vs. travel)
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Coaching and counseling services are available within 24 hours
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Link to your website...increase your website's ranking among the search engines
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Access to Franklin Covey's 7 Habits for Managers (discounted pricing)
Savings
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Time is saved because all meetings are either teleconference or webinars and can be attended from your current location
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Travel is not required – you will not need to spend money on gas
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Access to your most-up-to-date business information via the web. Anywhere - Anytime
Personal Opportunities
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Identify areas of personal growth and set goals
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Receive personal coaching to achieve goals
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Complete a DiSC assessment to recognize your strengths and areas of need
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Use coaching to identify personal opportunities – open new doors
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Clarify what you have accomplished and what you want to accomplish personally and professionally
Business Growth
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Establish goals and monitor them with a business consultant
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Complete a Strategic Needs Assessment (SNA) to recognize your companies strategic needs
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Leverage MI-SBTDC funding relationships for access to financing – including: banks, angel investors, and venture capital
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Receive pro-bono and reduced fee services
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Use the MI-SBTDC network to connect with complementary businesses for additional sales and resources
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Access to extensive market research for your company for example: industry reports, comparison reports, wage surveys, & customer demographics
Learning Opportunities
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Network on-line with other business owners and receive assistance in solving problems
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Use on-line WIKI’s and blogs to collaborate with other business owners
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Share best practices and learn other business owners