Initial Business Consulting with Shannon Schwabe

Written By Blue Water Doula Collective .

Senior Business Consultant – Michigan Small Business Development Center

Through the Michigan SBDC, this free service (with membership/eligibility) provides personalized guidance for individuals starting or growing a business. A Senior Business Consultant offers one-on-one support to help bring your ideas into a clear, actionable plan.

Services may include:

  • LLC startup guidance and business registration support

  • Business plan development and review

  • Financial projections and budgeting

  • Market research and target audience identification

  • Marketing strategy and brand positioning

  • Access to funding resources and capital readiness support

  • Ongoing coaching to strengthen and grow your business

This service is designed to meet you where you are—whether you are just beginning or looking to expand—offering expert support, practical tools, and a pathway forward with confidence. Contact the bluewaterdoulacollective@gmail.com to get started.

Blue Water Doula Collective .

The Blue Water Doula Collective is a collaborative, membership-based community devoted to supporting individuals and families through life’s most meaningful transitions—from birth through end of life and into grief. Rooted in presence, compassion, and connection, BWDC offers non-medical, holistic support that honors each person’s unique journey.

The BWDC brings together a network of trained doulas who are guided by shared ethics, ongoing education, and a commitment to walking alongside others with dignity and care.

What BWDC offers:

End-of-life doula support and education

Death doula certification trainings aligned with national standards

Community outreach and advance care planning education

A structured membership model for doulas that includes mentorship, collaboration, and professional development

A supportive “Gathering Space” for connection, learning, and shared resources

At its heart, BWDC exists to ensure that no one walks these sacred thresholds alone—while also nurturing doulas so their work remains sustainable, supported, and deeply rooted in purpose.

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