If you don’t earn much and feel you can barely pay your bills, the idea of saving money might seem pretty intimidating. As true as that may be, everyone has to start somewhere and you would be surprised how just a few small changes can have a big impact on your financial future.
Brandon Campbell can relate to Black entrepreneurs. As the director of The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance and a former full-time entrepreneur himself, he strives to provide Black business owners in Southwest Michigan with the resources he didn’t receive so they don’t have to do it alone. According to Campbell, “A thriving Black business …
These Thriving Black-Owned Businesses Illustrate The Power Of Partnership Read More »
What’s a “microbusiness”? Just what it sounds like: a business that operates on a small scale, typically with five or fewer employees. This article is kicking off a series where we’re focusing on some MICRO-microbusinesses: super-small enterprises, often run from home with just one employee: the owner! From herbal medicine to handmade furniture, the following …
Shop (Super) Small: Microbusinesses in SW Michigan Read More »
Whether you wrote down specific set-in-stone goals or just have a vague idea of some improvements you’d like to make in 2022, one thing is certain: to be our best, we all need a little help! We polled the Buy Local Berrien! Facebook group to find out which Southwest Michigan businesses are helping them stick …
Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions With The Help Of These SW Michigan Businesses Read More »
As we enter the final days before Christmas, the rush is on to find the perfect gift and tie a bow on any last-minute holiday preparations. And with supply chain issues causing shipping delays and empty shelves, many have adopted a shop-local strategy to help Santa and his elves this season. One way to skip …
From Tea Time to Showtime: 6 Experience Gifts in Southwest Michigan Read More »
What is made by the hands often comes from the heart, and that truth is on display this holiday season as makers across Southwest Michigan unveil their bountiful inventory of handcrafted gifts. While it used to be easier to shop mass-produced items made around the world, this year’s supply-chain issues are delaying delivery times and …
Handcrafted and Homegrown: Seven Gift Ideas Made in Southwest Michigan Read More »
