Pitching Proposals
Does your business get customers by pitching proposals? Here are some tips: https://www.inc.com/tom-gil/the-anatomy-of-a-great-pitch.html
Do people like you? And remember you?
Sales is all about relationships. Here are some ways to get people to remember you and like you more. https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/12-brilliant-questions-that-will-make-people-remember-you-like-you-more-in-2021.html
SBA Training
As part of their Learn to Trade Series, the SBA is holding a free webinar: Standards and Complying with Foreign Regulations on September 28th at 1:00 PM. For more info or to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/learn-to-trade-series-standards-and-complying-with-foreign-regulations-tickets-166535394849?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Property of the Week
East Central MN Property of the Week: 100+ seat restaurant in Sandstone. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/420-Main-Street-Sandstone-MN-55072/5019713
SCORE Small Business Webinar
Our friends at SCORE are holding some great free small business focused webinars over the next several weeks, including on September 28: Boom! Take Your Business to the Next Level Using Webinars, Podcasts, Live Streaming and Beyond. https://www.score.org/event/boom-take-your-business-next-level-using-webinars-podcasts-live-streaming-and
East Central Minnesota Broadband Conference
A Regional Broadband Conference is being hosted for East Central Minnesota Accelerate! High-Speed Internet, help make it happen! East Central Minnesota Broadband Conference October 6, 2021 3:00pm to 4:30pm Braham Event Center 655 8th St. SW, Braham, MN 55006 East […]
PPP Forgiveness
1 Million SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) recipients have already applied for forgiveness – have you? For more info: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/covid-19-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program/ppp-loan-forgiveness
CareerForce Training
Looking for a job? CareerForce is holding a free webinar: “Career Search for Veterans” on September 27th at 10:00 AM. Thank you Veterans for your service! For more info or to register: https://www.careerforcemn.com/events/588586/career-search-veterans
Business Profitability
It’s all about making a profit. Here are 9 tips to boost your small business’ profitability: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/373451
Main Street COVID Grants
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/