The deadline to apply for the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program is 12/31/21. EIDL is applied for online. For more info and the app: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/eidl/covid-19-eidl For help with the app, please call the SBDC: (218) 855-8140
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) publishes a variety of guides for business. Find them online at: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide
Does your business have a plan for Small Business Saturday (November 27th)??? Here are 8 tips from SCORE: https://www.score.org/blog/small-business-saturday-8-tips-small-businesses-increase-exposure-leads-and-sales
Is your business looking to hire quality employees? Central MN Jobs & Training Services can help. Contact Rebecca at (612) 247-9319. www.cmjts.org
The “Great Resignation” is picking up steam. Here are five things employers must do to attract high quality employees these days. https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2021/09/23/5-things-employers-must-do-to-attract-high-quality-employees-during-the-great-resignation/
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
Minnesota is a great place to live! Did you know that we’re one of the safest states in America. https://wallethub.com/edu/safest-states-to-live-in/4566
Partners in East Central MN, A quick reminder that the Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club is on a holiday break for the months of November & December, but will return on Tuesday, January 25th at East Central Energy. Details on that […]
Grow your business by exporting to other countries. The MN Trade Office has upcoming events: https://mn.gov/deed/business/exporting/events/
Entrepreneurship opportunities are everywhere. Here are five steps to start a small town business: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/380261