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November 3, 2009
Free Publication
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.
 
posted by Kim P.     Category: Small Business      Post a Comment


October 12, 2009
Are we there yet? Planning for H1N1
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. 
 
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September 22, 2009
SBA Online Course on Winning Federal Contracts
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.
 
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September 1, 2009
Finding the right form for your small
business can be a challenge. Thomson Gale's Legal Forms database can help.
 
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August 10, 2009
Tips, stratgies, tools and techniques
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.   
 
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July 30, 2009
Small Business Start Up Guides
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.
 
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July 20, 2009
Reference USA updates its look
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!
 
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July 2, 2009
Make your pitch
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. 
 
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June 12, 2009
Starting places for small business
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.
 
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June 2, 2009
Market Research for Your Small Business
Check out the Small Business Resource Center for comprehensive information from trade journals  and specialty publications that will help you  grow your  small business.
 
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May 28, 2009
New Small Business Subject
Welcome to HCL's new Small Business Subject Guide.
 
posted by Christine C.     Category: Small Business     1 comment


 
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