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Category Archives: News & Events
Business Transition Planning
U of MN Extension is holding a course on business succession planning designed for business owners, co-owners, managers, key employees, and family members to help them move on and keep businesses open and local. For more details: https://view.ecommunications2.umn.edu/?qs=b17e86edb696e5cf6674ebe42367714bf512dc51f72bce88bb6c588001f1ececcc0bc5fcd87d050e81de427fde99779879d541809efe2961a3eaf3e5722dd0cb340777928b4d01da3badefad93aabc61
Business Tips
Harness the power of your personal brand. https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/how-to-harness-the-power-of-your-personal-brand/437281
Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program
The MN DEED can assist Veteran entrepreneurs with financing for their business. They offer 0% interest loans of up to $20,000. For more info call Chinwe at (651) 259-7427. VETERANS – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/reservists/
State of Manufacturing
Enterprise Minnesota is holding their State of Manufacturing event at Pine Technical & Community College in Pine City on Thursday, December 8th from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. The event is free to attend, but registration at the below link is […]
Business Tips
Why are good employees really quitting, and tips on how to keep them. https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/why-good-people-are-really-quitting-and-how-to-keep-them/436847
Small Business Development Center
The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. Call them at (218) 855-8140 to get things started.
Business Tips
Press releases aren’t as “old school” as you’d think. https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/press-releases-may-seem-old-school-but-they-work-heres/438145
RLF
Looking to start, grow or expand a business in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs or Pine County? The ECRDC Revolving Loan Fund may be able to help. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #34 to discuss your project and see how […]
Business Tips
Growing through acquisitions? Here are some tips to absorb the acquisition. https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/a-guide-to-consolidation-strategy-in-acquisitions/437372