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Home-based franchises typically require a low-cost investment to get started. Pick one that fits your personality.
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Home-based franchises typically require a low-cost investment to get started. Pick one that fits your personality.
The Affordable Care Act helps business owners acquire and pay for health insurance for their employees. Find out if your business qualifies.
If you're looking for a job, log onto your computer between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday to participate in a FREE state-sponsored virtual career fair.
A good business plan should be simple and straightforward. Learn how to create one so your business has a blueprint for success.
Starting a franchise is a big investment. Consider the pros and cons of franchise ownership before cutting your first check.
A key component to building a business is finding and hiring the right people. Don't waste your time looking in the wrong places.
If you run a small business, an all-in-one printer is often the way to go. Find one that fits the needs of your business.
Setting up a small business website doesn't have to be time consuming or costly. Creating one will make it easy for new customers to find you.
A well-designed business card can make a huge impact. Consider these design tips before you place your first or next order.
In today's competitive marketplace, attracting business is just as important as having a great product or service. Grow your business through marketing.
Data protection is important for guarding against computer loss or theft, as well as hackers. Keep your files safe with these simple tips.
A home office is the secret weapon that keeps many households running. Transform your home office and work smarter.
Local businesses are getting a boost as people begin to recognize Small Business Saturday. Learn what it's about and how it can help your business.
Build brand loyalty by maximizing every interaction with customers. Make your business one your clients won't forget.
Businesses of all types and sizes can benefit from having a website, even if it is a simple site. Do you know how to get the most out of your website?
Regardless of where an office is in a home, storage is almost always a concern. Improve your home office by improving storage.
Customer referrals are perhaps the fastest way to grow a business. Learn how to collect and use your referrals.
Small businesses are always looking for ways to reduce costs. Try putting tax dollars to work by tapping these useful government resources.
Nearly every business requires some form of marketing to grow. Consider these ideas to organically market your business.
If used correctly, social media can be a powerful tool to grow a business. Is your company's social media use effective?
Breakrooms help keep workers informed, professional and happy. Create a breakroom that improves your business.
Economists say job increases over the next two years will bring Michigan back to levels achieved just before the 2008-09 Great Recession.
The social media marketing agency Amplifinity Tuesday announced it had doubled revenue, tripled recurring revenue and boosted employment by 25 percent in the past year.
If you've been searching for employment, this could be your lucky break.
The warehousing and storage industry in Metro Detroit is experiencing a sharp increase in job growth within the region.
Michael Lopez has been charged in the shooting death of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Bryan Peckinpaugh, a spokesperson for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, is saying this $10 million is much needed.
Ann Arbor police are looking into an alleged hate crime against a city council member.
Michael Lopez has been charged in the shooting death of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said.
The Dallas-based airline is putting an end to its open seating policy, will begin offering premium seating and is introducing redeye flight options.
Penelope "Penny" Wise was found safe on Sunday after a community member spotted her, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
Bryan Peckinpaugh, a spokesperson for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, is saying this $10 million is much needed.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
The House overwhelmingly voted Wednesday night to establish a bipartisan task force to investigate the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
COVID is spiking across the country, but why? CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why July is seeing increased cases.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
The Detroit Lions are coming off their best season in generations, earning two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning the 1957 NFL title.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Michigan colleges are recruiting top sports talent, and it's not just for the athletic fields. The world of video games is rapidly changing. Competitive gaming is drawing more and more people around the world, even at the collegiate level. College signing day isn't just for the football stars anymore.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The Detroit Lions opened their 2024 training camp in Allen Park on Wednesday.
Areas of fog this morning with hazy sunshine returning this afternoon. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your Thursday forecast.
Charges have been filed against Michael Lopez, 44, the man accused of fatally shooting Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said on Sunday.
Funeral visitation begins at noon Thursday for fallen Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, who was killed in the line of duty Sunday after responding to a call about suspicious activity. The suspect in the shooting, Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested Monday. Here's more on that and the latest top stories.
As part of Michigan Gov. Whitmer's 2024-25 state budget, the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) says $10 million appropriated for water utility needs is a step toward providing Detroiters with consistent water.