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10 Ways to Promote Anti-Racism in the Workplace
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A list of 10 actions that people can take in their workplace in particular to promote racial justice from Forbes.
A to Z Databases
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Find free business and consumer information. Ultimate search tool for finding a business, a person, a job, an executive or mailing lists and sales leads.
Ascent - From the SBA
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A free online learning platform for women interested in starting or growing their small businesses.
Black Girls Code
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Black Girls Code supports Black and gender nonconforming youth creativity and boldness with skills, training, and resources that launch their leadership.
Business Learning Modules - From the SBA
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Whether you're looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA's digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices and available financing options.
Business MeL
Business Startup Roadmap - SCORE
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The Startup Roadmap outlines each step in starting a business with information and resources on the most difficult tasks in a series of short informational modules.
Career One Stop
Career, Test Prep and Job Prep MeL
Federal Contracting Resources - From the SBA
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Learn about how your business can compete for federal contracts, the programs designed to assist you, and where to get help if you need it.
Flint Beat
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A hyperlocal news outlet covering all things Flint, serving as an effective watchdog over local government and publishing solutions-focused journalism.
Funding Programs - From the SBA
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A collection of resources to fund, start or grow your business, or to help you recover after a declared disaster.
GetSetUp
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GetSetUp provides hundreds of live online classes to keep you mentally, physically and socially active. Classes are interactive, easy to join, offered day and night, and free for our community!
How-To Business Guide - From the SBA
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Unsure where to start? This collection of resources walks through each step of the business process, from planning, starting, and growing your business.
Learning Express Library from MEL
Local Assistance - From the SBA
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Enter a zipcode and get instantly connected to low or no-cost counseling and training in your area!
MeL Legal Resources
Michigan Legal Help
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Michigan Legal Help is for people who are handling their legal problems without a lawyer.