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SCORE Twin Cities Chapter Partners with Minnesota Africans United
A new partnership with Minnesota Africans United (MAU) will focus on supporting the African immigrant community with their ambitions to start and own businesses and to improve trade between Minnesota and African countries.
Amplifying Diverse Voices: Entrepreneurship for All
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Southern Minnesota. Local volunteers in the area who recognize the power of storytelling are working to amplify the voices of minority and immigrant entrepreneurs. Through a forum called “Entrepreneurship for All” they hope to bring the Albert Lea, Faribault, Mankato and Owatonna community together through stories that promote and inspire mentorship. This effort is presented by SCORE South Central Minnesota Chapter #0710.
WomenVenture
WomenVenture supports women in opening or expanding their businesses through classes, business consulting, and loans. Read more
Information for SCORE Twin Cities Clients
There is a wealth of information available on starting a business in Minnesota. This page is a place to start exploring that information. We aim to give every person the support... Read more
Free SMALL Business Legal Advice with SCORE Twin Cities
LegalCORPS is a nonprofit organization with the mission of expanding access to legal services in the area of business law through the services of volunteer attorneys. Read more
Recipe for: Success – A Women’s Perspective Recap | 2018
Financial Projection Model-Excel
An Excel Workbook of 21 Worksheets that develops a three year financial plan or financial projection example. Produces balance sheet, sample profit and loss and cash flow... Read more
Back to Normal? A Four-Step Guide to Decide Which Pandemic-Era Changes to Keep
To help small business owners facing such decisions, here's a four-step action plan to evaluate the merits of their COVID-era operations.
Your New Post-Pandemic Business vs. Your Previous Career
Did you start a small business during the pandemic. Use these three questions to determine if entrepreneurship is right for you.
The Great Resignation
The massive migration from office to remote work during the pandemic has had a profound impact on how people think about their jobs. The result is a societal shift in what workers... Read more
11 Reasons Why Family Businesses Fail
From hiring objective leadership to establishing healthy boundaries, several suggestions may help you establish your family business as a thriving enterprise for years to come.
Best Practices for Small Businesses to Nurture Leads with Email Marketing
Generating leads using small business email marketing can be challenging. However, it becomes easier when you use five best practices.