Annual Business Renewal

2021 is nearly at it’s end. Have you filed your annual business renewal with the MN Secretary of State? You can file you’re annual renewal online at: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/business-liens/start-a-business/how-to-renew-or-amend-your-business-filing/

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

Employee Retention

Retaining your best employees is vital in this tight labor market. Here are some tips to keep your staff. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/388193

SCORE Webinar

Our friends at SCORE are holding a variety of free small business assistance focused webinars coming up in the next several weeks, including on December 16: Google My Business for Home-Based Business Owners – Get Found Without Using Your Home […]

Revolving Loan Fund

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 […]

Startup Advice

Bootstrapping or venture capital… which one is right for you… https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/398039

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Up to 200 acres available in the North Branch Interstate Industrial Park. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/xxxx-Fletcher-Avenue-North-Branch-MN-55056/5698580

SCORE Webinar

Our friends at SCORE are holding a variety of free small business assistance focused webinars coming up in the next several weeks, including on December 14: The New Must Have Marketing Strategy For 2022: https://www.score.org/event/new-must-have-marketing-strategy-2022

Small Business Webinars

There are several good small business focused webinars coming up in the next several weeks, including on December 14: The New Must Have Marketing Strategy For 2022: https://www.score.org/event/new-must-have-marketing-strategy-2022

Leadership & HR

The top 4 challenges business leaders and HR professionals need to overcome, and how to do it. https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/study-4-top-challenges-business-hr-leaders-need-to-overcome.html