Assistance for Small Businesses
The following organizations are providing free advice and support to small businesses on issues related to the COVID-19 crisis. Some can help businesses apply for the Paycheck Protection Program and other funding.
Detroit Means Business
TechTown, Detroit at Work, SCORE and the Small Business Development Center are working together to provide businesses free one-on-one coaching in a variety of areas, including Accounting / Finance, Human Resources / Workforce Management, Sales / Marketing, Strategy / Operations and Legal / Bankruptcy. English
Schedule an appointment
Accounting Aid Society + DTE
Accounting Aid Society and DTE are providing free help to business owners that are DTE customers in completing their applications for the PPP loan program. English
Phone 833-750-6901
Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC)
The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) is providing expert assistance to business owners, including PPP loan application assistance. English | Spanish | Bangla
Request assistance
Detroit SCORE
Detroit SCORE offers free business mentorship to small businesses owners. English | Hindi | Spanish
Find a mentor
Featherstone Moments
Featherstone Moments supports small business owners of color, women, and the LGBTQ community. English | Spanish
Email juancarlos@featherstonemoments.com
International Strategic Management
International Strategic Management offers courses and services to small businesses navigating the COVID-19 crisis. English | Arabic
Email faris.alami@myisminc.com
Michigan Community Resources COVID-19 Nonprofit and Small Business Legal Clinic
Michigan Community Resources is holding 45-minute remote consultations with a volunteer attorney for non-profits and small businesses impacted by COVID-19. English | Some assistance in other languages
Request an appointment
Michigan Good Food Fund
Michigan Good Food Fund provides guidance and support to owners of food-related businesses. English | Spanish
Email info@migoodfoodfund.org
Michigan SBDC
Michigan SBDC provides free guidance to small businesses. English
Find more information
ProsperUS Detroit
ProsperUS is providing free office hours to business owners by appointment only. English | Spanish
Schedule an appointment
Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA)
Southwest Detroit Business Association (SDBA) through consultants at Puente Cultural Integration is offering free small business support to all businesses in Southwest Detroit.
English | Spanish | Arabic
Email bridget@puenteci.com or info@southwestdetroit.com
TechTown Detroit
TechTown Detroit is offering free, 25-minute consultations for businesses. English | Spanish
Request a consultation in English
To request a consultation in Spanish, email mayte@techtowndetroit.org
U of M Accounting
U of M Accounting is offering free accounting consultations to small business owners. English
Schedule an appointment