How to Start a Business in Minnesota
Are you looking to turn your business idea into a reality? Do you know what it takes to turn your skill into a successful business? This four-part series on Starting a Business in Minnesota is designed for individuals who are considering starting a business. This introductory step-by-step informational series helps aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, evaluate the market and sales potential for their products/services, assess the start-up costs, financing options, and business planning, along with the necessary steps to get your business started.
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Register for live training workshops with the Northland SBDC, SCORE, and SBA on a multitude of topics — how to start a business, marketing, profit mastery, writing a business plan, building a website, using Microsoft Office, Gmail, and more!
No events. A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC This foundational session introduces Generative AI, exploring its transformative potential for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Attendees will learn what Generative AI is, why it’s becoming a critical tool, and how businesses are leveraging it to stay competitive. The webinar will also provide an accessible overview of leading AI tools like ChatGPT and practical examples of how to start experimenting with AI today. This session sets the stage for attendees to gain curiosity and confidence in exploring how AI can benefit their unique business challenges. A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC Supercharge your online presence with AI-powered marketing without losing YOUR brand voice. Learn to craft magnetic content that speaks directly to your dream clients, helping you stand out and WIN more business in the saturated, noisy digital space. A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC This session is designed to help both leaders and team members understand how to start integrating Gen AI into day-to-day activities, improving productivity and fostering innovation. Attendees will hear about common use cases that they could get started with right away. The session will include hands-on activities to gain familiarity for a subset of those common use cases. Additionally, the webinar will provide an overview of best practices organizations can leverage to encourage an AI-friendly culture and support individual employees in the journey to explore adoption in everyday workflows and routines. A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC This session reveals how AI tools can help even the non-tech savvy business owners manage online reviews and improve their Google ranking with SEO content to boost their online presence. During this hands-on webinar, participants will discover a more efficient process to stand out in the noisy, saturated digital space that gets them in front of more customers faster than the competition. Be prepared to learn practical, actionable strategies that will help you supercharge your Google presence with AI. A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC This session will focus on how solo entrepreneurs can use Generative AI to extend their capabilities and tackle diverse business needs. Participants will explore how AI can act as a “Chief of Staff,” supporting key areas such as content creation, problem-solving, research, and more. The webinar will share example use cases and strategies to help solo entrepreneurs do more with less and stay agile in a competitive landscape. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights while also gaining perspective on how Gen AI can help solo entrepreneurs maximize their most valuable resource: time. A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDC A Platform to highlight topics and ask questions to experts and peers. Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) Office of Small Business Development has started a monthly meeting for small business owners! This meeting is intended to be a resource for small business owners to have conversations with business experts and their peers. Better Business Bureau | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Small Business Administration | Northland SBDCJanuary 2025
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