Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project
Real help. Right now. Rooted in Community.
We help Detroit small businesses thrive as anchors in their communities, to create economic opportunity in the neighborhoods. Whether you need help with a business, legal, financial, marketing, operations, technology, or design issue, DNEP offers long-term support to help you grow, scale, and move from vision to vibrant reality.
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How DNEP Supports Businesses Year-Round
YEAR ROUND
Accounting Assistance
One-on-one consultations with accounting students to help get your books in order and get command over your business’ numbers. We can help you set up and use accounting software, read and prepare financial statements or financial projections, and connect you to microlenders to get the capital you need! Open to any stage of business or non-profit.
FALL AND WINTER SEMESTERS
Motor City Multipliers
Teams of students from 7 different U-M schools help second-stage businesses scale by completing strategic consulting projects under faculty supervision in the context of a U-M class. Services include legal advice, marketing campaigns, business model refinements, workflow and space layout designs, operations improvements, and more.
YEAR ROUND
Community Tech Consulting
One-on-one consultations with native Detroit self-taught tech entrepreneurs from Jefferson East and Live6 Alliance to help you resolve technology issues or help you integrate tech into your business.
Learn more about tech support services by Detroiters, for Detroiters
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Jevona Fudge
Owner, Detroit Sip
