Tips, thoughts and topics on marketing for small to medium-sized businesses in Michigan and throughout the world. Contributions by Chris Slocumb, Casey Frushour, as well as other members of the Clarity Quest team.
We are proud to announce the opening of our third technology marketing agency office. This time our new office is in Roseburg, Oregon -centered between the tech hubs of Silicon Valley and Portland. Our headquarters will remain in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
In an effort to grow the number of creative jobs in Michigan, the state legislature broadened the definition of "creative businesses" allowing more firms to qualify for the state MEGA tax credits. Businesses meeting certain criteria will be eligible for high-tech or high-wage MEGA credits which are credits against the Michigan Business Tax.
There's a great article in today's Ann Arbor Business Review about the need in this state for more entrepreneurial and risk-taking spirit. Nathan Bomey does a great job exposing the differences in attitude between the West Coast and Michigan.
In Michigan if your business fails you are labeled a "failure". In Seattle you were labeled "experienced".
Crain’s Detroit Business published its last list of the “100 Most Influential Women” in Southeast Michigan in 2002. They included entrepreneurs, civic leaders and top executives at the largest companies in the southeast Michigan area.
Five years makes a big difference in business. So in 2007, Crain’s again asks: Who are the most successful businesswomen in metro Detroit? Nominations are due by July 13th.
Our home of Ann Arbor was featured in the latest issue of Fast Company as city on the verge of being a startup hub. Winners is this category were London, Austin and Madison, WI.
Women business owners should check out the Michigan Women's Marketplace. It's free to list your business in the online directory. You can also sign up to receive free email alerts detailing networking events throughout southeast Michigan.
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