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Small Business Tax Tips It’s that wonderful time of year again – no, not the holidays, but tax time. There are several kinds of taxes; income, self-employment, employment, sales, and local. This article from the SBA is a great place to start if you’re unsure which apply to you. For small businesses, this can seem … Read more
Reinventing Yourself Original article written and published in Women’s Lifestyle Magazine Whether it’s a new career, moving across the country or starting new relationships (or ending old ones), “reinvention” is something many of us will go through in life, sometimes multiple times. If you are thinking about reinventing some aspect of your life, it pays … Read more
Holiday Marketing Tips The holidays are here! Whether you’re a seasoned small business owner or in the throes of the first few months of your entrepreneurial endeavor, we’ve got some great tips and tricks for marketing to your customers this holiday season. Host an event Just like the success that Small Business Saturday brings, creating … Read more
GROW’s Business Directory Promo A couple of years ago, we introduced GROW’s Business Directory; a list of local small businesses and entrepreneurs. Here in West Michigan, we are part of a vibrant entrepreneurial community where local businesses are constantly popping up, growing, and becoming shopper favorites. Our goal with our Business Directory is to continue … Read more
Best Website Builders for Your New Business We work with hundreds of business owners every year. Some are just starting out and others are looking to build their business. They all know the importance of having a good website to support their marketing efforts. Often, the challenge is that there are so many options to … Read more
“Don’t do it alone. Find people to lean on and get advice from. The world, in general, wants to help, you just have to be willing to ask. The reality of being an independent business owner is that if you’re doing it right, you have support so you can make the best decisions.” Students Became … Read more
Seeds of Growth Recap Photo of the GROW staff with LeAnne Moss. Photo Credit: Bird + Bird Studios At this year’s Seeds of Growth Luncheon, we came together to honor our award winners, raise funds, and share in friendship and celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the organization. Seeds of Growth has become such a … Read more
Top Podcasts for Women in Business In the car, while cleaning the house, or even before bed, listening to podcasts is more popular than ever. With a range of topics, some serious and some hilarious, there’s a podcast out there for everyone. But what about you, the women entrepreneurs of the world? That’s where we … Read more
We have exciting news, two of our GROW staff members are nominated for YNPN Awards! Amy Deel, Operations Manager, has been nominated for the “Innovator Award” Kelli Smith, Director of Lending, has been nominated for the “Dorothy A. Johnson Excellence and Achievement Award.” We’re proud of … Read more
Are You Around the Table or Are You AT The Table? At the most recent Women Connect event, put on by Varnum, GROW, and GRAM, we had the chance to hear from local women leaders, including Debra Guyton, the VP of HR at Wolverine Building Group. Her words resonated with us, and every single … Read more