According to The Flint Courier: As the country takes steps toward economic recovery amidst an ongoing pandemic, women business owners are reporting increased optimism about the current economic outlook, which may be accredited to their resilience and decisive action, according to a recent survey of women-owned businesses by PNC Bank. Leading the way in employee...Read More
The Historic Tax Credit has been renewed in Michigan. Here is what that could mean for the state. According to the Michigan Municipal League: “It’s back, baby! Let’s take this renewed Michigan Historic Tax Credit out for a ride! “On December 30, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 54, reinstating the Michigan Historic Preservation Tax...Read More
Michigan is expected to see an increase in tax revenue after a $1 billion lottery ticket that won was sold here. According to MLive: “A player or group of players in Michigan have won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot that will not only help their pocketbook, but will also help the state of Michigan....Read More
When it comes to keeping your community alive, attracting top talent and keeping them is essential. According to Flint&Genesee.org: “The Flint & Genesee Chamber has long focused on the importance of bolstering the region’s workforce by offering a variety of professional development courses and workshops for individuals and employees of local businesses. This mission has...Read More
The recession due to COVID-19 could mean a surprise tax cut for those in Michigan. According to Bridge Michigan: “Michiganders could be in line for a surprise tax cut because of the coronavirus pandemic and recession – if state officials don’t stop it first. “A little-known provision in a 2015 road funding law signed by...Read More
Some have predicted that the nation’s economy will see growth this year. According to MiBiz.com: “The U.S. economy that got hammered by the COVID-19 pandemic this spring heads toward 2021 on the rebound, although a surge in cases during the fall and renewal of restrictions in many states may limit economic growth nationally early in...Read More
Some believe that the Michigan property tax could help the state. According to James M. Hohman with The Mining Journal: “Michigan lawmakers passed a temporary income tax hike in 2007 that’s still with us, and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan’s finances are looking good. Lawmakers can afford to lower the income tax if it is...Read More
Curious about the current state of small businesses in Flint? Consider this. According to Flint&Genesee.org: “The state of small business in Flint and Genesee County is going under the microscope in early 2021. “The Flint & Genesee Chamber’s Economic Development unit is working the Ann Arbor-based consultant EntryPoint to gain a deeper understanding of the...Read More
There’s a new business initiative in Flint created by women of color in the area. According to ABC 12: “Women entrepreneurs are showing just how strong their voices are as one through a new Flint-forward and business-focused movement. “It is called Black Owned Buyout. “’It’s really just sparking this movement of collaboration that we couldn’t have...Read More
“Bookkeeping for Dummies” states that without bookkeeping, it’s impossible to measure the true success or failure of your business dealings. You won’t know that your $2,000 per-month magazine ad campaign isn’t worth the investment. You’ll have no idea why you barely have enough money to operate your business, and you won’t know where the money...Read More
