Small Business Resource Library
Not Sure where to begin? Start here.
It's best to walk through the following resources with your SBDC consultant. Have we mentioned that there is no cost to work with a consultant?
Grants
Grants - few and far in between
As a reminder, there is no such thing as free money. There are fewer grants out there than people think and they each have a number of requirements for funding. The SBDC doesn't do grant searching for you. But we can help with your business plan and projections so that you can put the information together that is required your your grant application if you decide to go that route.
The US Chamber has put a comprehensive list of grants and resources available to small businesses. See their list here: Free Grants and Programs for Small Business | CO- by US Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota DEED Resources
The MN Department of Employment and Economic Development has many resources for small businesses.
To learn about resources for small businesses provided by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, visit https://mn.gov/deed/business/
MN DEED provides the Startup and Small Business Calendar which lists small business events happening across the state. To look for events near you, visit https://mn.gov/deed/business/startups/calendar/
