Business Plan Template for a Startup Business
To increase your odds of a successful business startup, download this step-by-step business plan template you can use to plan for your new business. Read more
Startup Expenses
Nearly everyone who has ever started a business has underestimated the costs, and then faced the danger of running with inadequate capital reserves. The key to avoiding this... Read more
Simple Steps for Starting Your Business: Module 1 - Startup Basics
If you’re thinking about starting your own business, this module will teach you the basics. You will learn whether business ownership is right for you. Read more
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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
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
National Small Business Week Virtual Conference 2020
This event will include educational presentations and panel discussions that help both new and existing businesses to recover, adapt and innovate. Read more
September 28: Boom! Take Your Business to the Next Level Using Webinars, Podcasts, Live Streaming and Beyond
Take your business to the next level using powerful, affordable, yet easy-to-use digital tools. Read more
September 23: How Retailers Can Capitalize on Evolving Consumer Behavior with Payment, Fulfillment Models, and More
Learn how retailers are pivoting to provide more payment offerings, fulfillment models, and more to adapt to the demands of today’s new consumer. Read more
August 24: To Incorporate or Not to Incorporate Your Business? That is the Question
Learn about the essential aspects of incorporation so you can eliminate uncertainty and make the right decisions for you and your emerging business. Read more
August 12: Optimizing Your Pricing Strategy to Maximize Profits
Practical tips to help you price your products and services effectively and develop a strategy for maximizing your profits. Read more
August 5: Home-Based Business Ownership - Is It the Next Step in Your Career?
Key topics will be addressed as it relates to finding the perfect home-based business to meet your lifestyle and goals. Read more
Sell Online with E-Commerce Tools
We will explore resources and e-commerce tools that businesses can access through Shopify, as well as how small businesses can build online operations. Read more