Metro Detroit Company Helps Businesses Cut HR & Payroll Costs

Yes, there are businesses in Metro Detroit that are actually growing.  Many of those are businesses that help other business owners streamline their operations and cut costs.  One example is our affiliate, The Foundation Team.  If you’re looking for ways to save on your HR costs, ask them for a free cost analysis and quote.

The Foundation Team, one of the fastest growing Professional Employer Organizations (PEO) in metro Detroit, has opened a new office in Plymouth.

A PEO is a provider of comprehensive human resource services for small and medium-sized businesses. (more…)

Strategies for Small Business: Develop New Revenue Streams

The new mantra for small business owners is becoming clear – evolve or die.  Take it to the next level, think outside the box – whatever you want to call it, you’d better take action now.

IGD Solutions is an internet services provider.  They started with web site design and e-commerce.   Then they added SEO (Search Engine Optimization) services to help their clients increase traffic to their web sites.  They offer the full range of services you’d expect from a web design firm.  And then they went above and beyond that – with outstanding results.

I’ll let Jeff Schreiber, Vice President of Business Development for IGD, tell the story from here… (more…)

Small Business Success: Look for New Markets

By Jeff Schreiber
IGD Solutions

In this economy, you can’t afford to rest on your laurels.  Although our business has grown every year for the past ten years, we know that finding new markets is critical.  They won’t come to you – you have to go looking for them.  You can find a niche – or make a niche – but it’s up to you.

Recently, I became aware of programs available to physically challenged people through Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) . One of the programs they offer is providing guidance to persons interested in self-employment or starting a small business.  Many small businesses have no brick and mortar location – the web is their storefront.  They need a well designed, well-promoted, hard-working and easily searchable website. (more…)