Business & Investing

CPI

Consumer price indexes.

Automation Alley

A technology cluster that promotes productivity & new business growth.

City of Southfield - Business Development Team

Assists businesses in many vital ways.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Quick facts about Michigan business & more.

Michigan Small Business Technology & Development Center

Oakland County Business

Oakland County business development services.

SCORE Detroit Chapter

Free counseling for entrepreneurs.

Southfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Supports the local business community.

U.S. Small Business Administration

Independent government agency that helps businesses start, grow & succeed.

Annual Reports.com

Searchable database of US companies' annual reports.

Business Entity Search

Search for company records of all kinds.

Debunking the Business Grant Myth

The truth about business grants.

Great Lakes Angels

Individuals who promote entrepreneurship by investing capital.

Doing Business in the State of Michigan

Learn how to become a vendor to the State of Michigan.

SCORE Resources for Business Growth

Doing Business

A guide for evaluating regulations that impact economic growth in 178 countries.

Bank Rate

CDs; mortgage rates; comparisons.

Getting a Bar Code

Uniform Code Council (registration & fees required).

IRS Small Business & Self Employee One Stop Resource

Extensive tax information & online tools.

Gale Courses

Free online business and computer classes for Southfield and Lathrup Village residents.

Business Forms & Letters

Hundreds of free samples.

Business Owner's Tool Kit

Commerce Clearing House

Demographics Now: Business & People**

Locate marketing data geographically, create reports & maps.

Does Your Business Need a License?

Search the State of Michigan's licensing web site to see if your business needs to be licensed.

Michigan Business One Stop

Information about doing business in Michigan, from licensing & permits to tax registration.

Small Business - USA.gov

Official business link to the US government.

Start Up Forms from the State of Michigan

For corporation, LLCs, LLPs, and Limited Partnerships.

Startupnation.com

Source for small business advice, help starting a business & entrepreneur forum.

Templates for Your Business

Downloadable templates - from cash flow statements to sales forecasts.