Inventions

Here are 5 steps on turning your idea for an invention into a product: https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/299456

CMJTS

Central MN Jobs & Training Services’ “Incumbent Worker Training Program” has resources available to assist your existing employees upgrade their skillsets. For more information, please contact Rebecca at (612) 247-9319.

Available Property

East Central MN is the perfect location to start, expand or relocate your business. There are shovel-ready certified industrial properties and existing turn-key buildings at affordable prices. Call (320) 679-4065 #29 or start looking at properties here: https://app.locationone.com/buildings?organization=59eaba35bec80e09b4bbf7e3

Learn from others

Learn from other’s experiences. Here are tips from someone that ran a business: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/371192

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Historic bank building turned bar in Sandstone. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/306-Main-Street-N-Sandstone-MN-55072/6113074

LinkedIn

Using LinkedIn for business? Personal? Here are some tips: https://www.inc.com/suzanne-lucas/linkedin-etiquette-for-managers-employees-recruiters.html

Time to say NO

Sometimes the road to success starts with saying “NO”: https://www.fastcompany.com/90744453/3-things-to-say-no-to-if-you-want-to-succeed

Redevelopment

Its going to be another busy construction season this summer in East Central MN – here’s redevelopment happening along MN Highway 23 in Mora.

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