Business Problem Solving

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

1 Million Cups

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

Making your business more agile

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/

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 23: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Evolving Consumer Behavior with Payment, Fulfillment Models, and More. https://www.score.org/event/how-retailers-can-capitalize-evolving-consumer-behavior-payment-fulfillment

SCORE Webinar

Our friends at SCORE are holding a free webinar: Marketing Basics: What You Need to Know to Set Your Marketing Plan on Sept 23rd at Noon. For more info or to register: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=5vk8e5cab&oeidk=a07eihqh9vp48c6e625&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

COVID Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

Has your business been impacted by COVID-19? If so, ECRDC Revolving Loan Fund may be able to help. With loans with interest rates as low as 0% and flexible terms. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #34 to get started.

CareerForce Training

Looking for a job? CareerForce is holding a free training: “Creative Job Search Online: Identifying Your Skills, Job Applications and Work Portfolios” on September 21st at 10:00 AM. For more info or to register: https://www.careerforcemn.com/events/549149/creative-job-search-identifying-your-skills-job-applications-and-work-portfolios

Telling your story

Be sure to tell your business’ story… https://www.inc.com/howard-tullman/sell-your-story-not-your-product.html

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/

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Restaurant building in Mora. Equipment included.  https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/820-Highway-65-S-Mora-MN-55051/5732957