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It’s all about making a profit. Here are 9 tips to boost your small business’ profitability: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/373451

MN DEED’s Main Street COVID Grant Program is now accepting applications through Sept. 29 at 11:59 PM. Grants from $10,000 to $25,000 are available. For more info and an application: https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/emergency-programs/main-street/

Amy Dow is Mille Lacs County’s Veterans Service Officer. She can help provide guidance and assistance to veterans, their spouse / survivors and dependents, including help with applying for veterans benefits and transportation to the VA Health Care System. To […]

The fall colors are starting to pop! Get outdoors and enjoy all that East Central MN has to offer this weekend. For the latest on “leaf peeping” conditions in the area, please see the MN DNR’s fall color tracker website: […]

The pandemic has taught us all many things. Here are five business brand lessons from the pandemic: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/373470

Legal Corps provides free or low cost legal services to small businesses and entrepreneurs looking to start their business. www.legalcorps.org

Entrepreneurship is all about finding a way to navigate problems. Here are some tips on problem solving when you’re facing a complex challenge: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/378994

Have you heard of 1 Million Cups? It’s a free weekly entrepreneurship event that meets online. The one hour events are Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. To find out more or to participate, please see: https://www.1millioncups.com/edenprairie

In today’s world, businesses need to be able to turn on a dime. Here are some ways to make them more agile: https://due.com/blog/leaders-businesses-agile/