SBDC Resources
America's SBDC has many resources for SBDC clients throughout the country.
https://americassbdc.org/blog/ - Read what SBDC Consultants are talking about in the ASBDC Blog
https://americassbdc.org/cybersecurity/ - Even the most small businesses are at risk for a cyber attack. Utilize these ASBDC resources to learn how to protect your business.
https://www.bcents.com/asbdc - Quickbooks offers a 30% discount to SBDC clients
https://www.thesmallbusinessreport.biz/ - Listen to the Small Business Report Podcast with this link.
Minnesota DEED Resources
The MN Department of Employment and Economic Development has many resources for small busiensses.
Welcome to DEED's Small Business Hub / Join Us MN - DEED Small Business Hub
Small Business Assistance Office (SBAO) / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov) - A great resource for guidebooks, E-licensing information and government contracting.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiUMDvnAu0lcaTgbZ13gCn5-bXEFdR8gq - Short business guide videos from the Small Business Assistance Office.
https://mn.gov/deed/business - More great resources for Small Businesses from MN DEED.
Partner Listing / Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (mn.gov)
Childcare Center Resources
Organizations that can help Childcare Centers
Childcare Centers are critically needed business with unique needs. Our consultants can offer assistance to childcare centers. Here are a few other resources that serve childcare centers.
Childcare Wayfinder - A one-stop navigation network for starting and growing programs in Minnesota.
First Children's Finance - Founded in 1991, First Children’s Finance addresses the business and finance needs of child care in three different ways: building the financial sustainability of child care entrepreneurs, partnering with communities to preserve and grow their child care supply, and influencing state and federal systems to provide supports and investments needed to sustain child care businesses
Nonprofit Resources
Organizations that can help nonprofits
While we work primarily with small businesses, we do receive a number of phone calls with questions about nonprofits. Here are some organizations that work with nonprofits.
Home (minnesotanonprofits.org)
How to Start a 501c3, How to Start a Nonprofit
https://www.dogoodbetterconsulting.com/
Ag Business Resources
Launch Minnesota Resources
Some great resources from Launch Minnesota
Chambers of Commerce
Your local Chamber can be a great resource!
Connect with your Chamber of Commerce to network and find resources that can help your business.
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce (mnchamber.com)
https://www.maicc.org/ Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce
https://minnesotablackchamber.org/
Latino Chamber Of Commerce – Diversity makes it a better world (latinochambermn.com)
https://www.barnesvillemn.com/
https://visitdetroitlakes.com/
Home - Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, MN
Home - Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, ND (fmwfchamber.com)
Morris Area Chamber of Commerce - Promoting the Growth of Stevens County (morrismnchamber.org)
Explore New York Mills Minnesota |
Pelican Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Perham Area Chamber of Commerce - Perham MN
