Hanna Burmeister

Hanna Burmeister

Hanna Burmeister manages marketing and communication strategies for the statewide network of the Michigan Small Business Development Center, or MI-SBDC, based at GVSU. She promotes the SBDC’s services through written success stories, videography, social media, print and online channels. She is also an active member of the planning committee for Michigan Celebrates Small Business, the state’s yearly small business awards ceremony. Burmeister enjoys using her skills and passion to promote Michigan’s entrepreneurial talent. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from MSU and an M.P.A. from GVSU.
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Spotlight on National Cyber Security Awareness Month

September 30, 2016
| By Hanna Burmeister
There has been a quite a bit of buzz lately over the importance of small business cyber security. There are about 500,000 cyber attack attempts per minute around the world, and hackers don’t discriminate — they are targeting everyone from governments to financial institutions to small businesses. Read More

Creating high-performing teams at your small business

August 31, 2016
| By Hanna Burmeister
People often say that entrepreneurship isn’t a career — it’s a lifestyle. Forget the 40-hour workweek. Small business owners are constantly thinking about their products or services and how to grow a successful company. Read More

Leading difficult conversations in the workplace

July 28, 2016
| By Hanna Burmeister
Take a moment and think back to the last difficult conversation you had with someone at work. Are your hands getting clammy? Is there a slight knot in your stomach? Read More

Preparing your business for financing: The five Cs of good credit

June 30, 2016
| By Hanna Burmeister
Small business owners seeking financing regularly ask what a bank expects from them. Read More

What does the new overtime law mean for small businesses?

May 25, 2016
| By Hanna Burmeister
For the first time in 12 years, the U.S. Department of Labor has announced a new overtime rule that will greatly impact America’s middle class. Read More

Celebrate entrepreneurship: National Small Business Week in Michigan

April 30, 2016
| By Hanna Burmeister
When’s the last time you thanked an entrepreneur? Read More

Who should be on your business transition planning team?

March 31, 2016
| By Hanna Burmeister
After working tirelessly to build a successful business, deciding to transition that business to new ownership is an exciting and emotional time for any entrepreneur. Read More

How small businesses can use MeL

January 31, 2016
| By Hanna Burmeister
Entrepreneurs, when is the last time you used your library card? Libraries have always been community symbols of knowledge and learning, but if it’s been a while since you’ve visited your local library, you might not recognize all of the resources they offer to small businesses. Read More

How can your business be more collaborative in 2016?

December 31, 2015
| By Hanna Burmeister
The beginning of the year is often a time of reflection and planning for the year ahead. Read More

Where will you #ShopSmall?

November 24, 2015
| By Hanna Burmeister
From the second I heard the faint sound of jingle bells on my TV (on Nov. 1 this year), I knew the holiday shopping season had begun. Read More
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