Resources
Sometimes you just need the right tool to help yourself. What follows are tools, guides, and resources made by University of Michigan students for Detroit businesses. No download or subscription required. Please credit the University of Michigan Detroit Neighborhood Entrepreneurs Project if you are using these materials as part of an entrepreneur training or cohort. All rights reserved by the Regents of the University of Michigan.
Featured Digital Resources:
Bambini
Running a childcare business in Detroit means dealing with complicated regulations, licensing rules, staffing issues, and funding challenges—all while focusing on what matters most: the children and families you serve. Every form, every deadline, every new policy adds more work to your already full plate. As a childcare provider, you’re not just teaching and caring for kids: you’re also managing payroll, tracking changing rules, and supporting families who count on you. Growing your business shouldn’t mean getting buried in paperwork. That’s why DNEP created a tool made specifically for Detroit childcare providers—to help you stay on top of requirements and get back to doing what you do best.
DIY Digital Resource Guide for Detroit Small Businesses
A curated collection of the best how-to tutorials and checklists for small business owners, organized by topic. Written in a simple format, this guide covers everything from establishing a brand to selling online to POS systems and even more. Published in June 2022 by the New Economy Initiative.
