Great River Energy

Great River Energy has a variety of programs to help finance growing businesses in their coverage area. Call Jeff Borling at (218) 355-8088 to get things started. http://econdev.greatriverenergy.com/mncooperativesites

Business Tips

Tips on how to make your business’ homepage cater to those with short attention spans. https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/how-to-make-your-homepage-cater-to-short-attention-spans/430342

Small Business Development Center

The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. In Chisago County call Nancy at 651-674-5664. http://www.chisagocounty.org

Business Tips

4 tips for entrepreneurs on getting though the hard times. https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/4-steps-entrepreneurs-can-take-to-get-through-tough-times/437453

RLF

Now is the time to get started on creating the business you’ve always dreamed of, and we can help. Our small business Revolving Loan Fund can help provide financing. Call us at (320) 679-4065.

Business Tips

Boost your productivity with these 9 tips. https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/boost-your-productivity-with-these-9-time-management-tips/432430

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Bakery in downtown Lindstrom. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/12830-Lake-Boulevard-Lindstrom-MN-55045/6305593

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 while trying to keep businesses open and local. For more details: https://view.ecommunications2.umn.edu/?qs=b17e86edb696e5cf6674ebe42367714bf512dc51f72bce88bb6c588001f1ececcc0bc5fcd87d050e81de427fde99779879d541809efe2961a3eaf3e5722dd0cb340777928b4d01da3badefad93aabc61

Business Tips

The 5 most common mistakes entrepreneurs make – and how to fix them. https://startup.info/5-most-common-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-how-to-avoid-them/

Shop Local

Our local business community continues to need your support. Please shop and dine locally, and be sure to buy a gift certificate for later!