The Macomb County Department of Planning & Economic Development, through its Small Business & Technology Development Center is your direct connection to all of the resources and services that you require in starting a business.

Let our knowledgeable and experienced staff help your small business get off to the right start in free and confidential sessions. They can help you with financing, business planning, market research and analysis, marketing strategies, and exit strategies.

Services of MCPED

Among the many services that MCPED can tailor to your specific needs are:

Counseling

Our certified MiSBTDC business counselors provide free and confidential business consultation, to help you address any issues you’re facing as you start or expand your small business. Please call 586-469-5118 for more information, or request for counseling online.

Business Plans

A business plan is necessary for securing financing and also allows you to measure your business’s progress, determine if it’s on track, and make necessary adjustments.
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Seminars

Among the FREE seminars that we offer are: The Business Basics, Selecting Your Legal Structure, and Team SBA Financing.
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In addition, the MCPED can assist you in identifying access to capital, investment and development incentives such as tax exemptions as well as selecting a site and/or building for your new business.

Information for Employers

If your business has employees, including those who perform services for or receive remuneration from the corporation (e.g. any “owners”), then you have responsibilities to both the state and federal government.

These responsibilities include:

• city, state, federal and social security taxes
• immigration law compliance
• unemployment insurance
• workers compensation
• new hire reporting
• display of required posters

In addition, you are responsible for registering your business with the Federal Government and the State of Michigan as well as obtaining any license required for your industry.