A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota is an essential guide for anyone starting a business in Minnesota. This free book, prepared by the Small Business Assistance Office of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, addresses topics like choosing the form of business organization, financing, tax issues, intellectual property, and many others. Copies may be ordered online or by calling the publications order line at (651) 556-8425 or toll-free in Greater Minnesota at (800) 310-8323.
October 12, 2009
If you haven't set up your plan yet on how your business will respond to the H1N1 virus, read the
CDC guidelines written expressly for businesses.
September 22, 2009
SBA has launched a new free
online training course to help small businesses win federal contracts. The self-paced course provides an overview of the federal procurement process. A short registration is required to access the course.
September 1, 2009
business can be a challenge. Thomson Gale's
Legal Forms database can help.
August 10, 2009
with a healthy dose of inspiration are provided by Business Week at
Small Business. Learn about about trends in entrepreneurship and stay on the leading edge of marketing and communications.
July 30, 2009
From Automobile Detailing, to a Photography Studio, to a Warehouse Distribution service, Entrepreneur Magazine's
Start Up Guides will take you step by step through starting your new business.
July 20, 2009
The same great small business information is available and its a little easier to read and review your search results. If you haven't used it lately, check it out and see why library customers search
Reference USA over 10,000 times each month!
July 2, 2009
David Rose's
TEDTalk highlights what you need to know about pitching your company to venture capitalists or angel investors. His advice is excellent for developing presentations for any audience.
June 12, 2009
The library is partnering with the
Neigborhood Development Center to offer a full set of
classes for entrepreneurs this summer. Attend one or all and get a leg up on the competition and build a money-making business.
June 2, 2009
Check out the
Small Business Resource Center for comprehensive information from trade journals and specialty publications that will help you grow your small business.
May 28, 2009