Small Business Development Center

The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. In Kanabec County call Heidi at 320-209-5031. @kanabeceda http://www.kanabeccounty.org/departments/kanabec_county_eda.php

Business Tips

Here are four ways to leverage social proof to grow your online business: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/381783

SCORE Small Business Webinar

Our friends at SCORE are holding some great free small business focused webinars over the next several weeks, including on October 7: Cultivating a Work from Anywhere Culture in Your Business. https://www.score.org/cultivating-a-work-from-home-anywhere-culture-in-your-business

Revolving Loan Fund

The ECRDC can assist businesses impacted by COVID in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties with loans as low as 0% interest and flexible terms. Call (320) 679-4065 #34 for more info.

CareerForce

Looking for a job? CareerForce is holding a free online training: “Explore Manufacturing Careers: Welding” on October 5 at 2:30 PM. For more info or to register: https://www.careerforcemn.com/events/588139/explore-careers

Business Tips

You don’t have to launch a business alone. Here are pointers on what makes a successful startup team: https://investment.ceo/what-makes-a-successful-startup-team/?fbclid=IwAR3uYBXw_8MhrzlEFkR5wDP8Cu8xRL-7VsUVqAbiU6EKq99cN-rce9BxoeA

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Turnkey auto body and auto repair building in Harris MN. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/6637-437th-Street-Harris-MN-55032/5759687

SBA Training

The SBA is holding a free webinar: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) – A Legal Overview, on October 5th at 9:00 AM. For more info or to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cybersecurity-maturity-model-certification-cmmcwebinar-a-legal-overview-tickets-160077501115?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

SCORE Small Business Webinar

Our friends at SCORE are holding some great free small business focused webinars over the next several weeks, including on October 5: Protecting Your Business from Cybercrime- 2021-22 Cybersecurity Updates. https://www.score.org/protecting-your-business-cybercrime-2021-22-cybersecurity-updates

PPP Forgiveness

1 Million SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients have already applied for forgiveness – have you? For more info: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program/ppp-loan-forgiveness