Starting a Business in Michigan, Made Simple
Seven plain-English guides that walk you from idea to open for business — one easy step at a time. No jargon, no overwhelm.
New here? Start with these 5 steps
Start Here — The Basics
The seven things every new Michigan business owner needs. Read them in any order.
Start an LLC in Michigan
Make your business official — name it, file it, done. Includes the $50 filing, a free EIN, and the $25 annual statement.
Business Banking Basics
Open a business account so your money stays clean, simple, and easy to track from day one.
Bookkeeping Basics
A no-stress way to track what comes in and what goes out — even if you’ve never done it before.
Licenses & Permits
Find out exactly what you need to operate legally in Michigan — nothing more, nothing scary.
Business Insurance
The few coverages that actually matter, explained in plain English — and what you can safely skip.
Build Your First Website
Get a simple, trustworthy site live in a weekend — the few pages you need and nothing you don’t.
Use AI in Your Business
Save a few hours a week with easy, practical AI tools — no tech background required.
More guides for when you’re ready 8 more — tap to open
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