Small Business Development Center

The MN Small Business Development Center can help free of charge with business plans, securing business financing and more. Call them at (218) 855-8140 to get things started.

RLF

The ECRDC Revolving Loan Fund can assist new, expanding or relocating businesses in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs & Pine Counties. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #43 to get started!

Property of the Week

East Central MN Property of the Week: Airport in Hinckley with 2751′ runway on 61.84 acres. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/24226-Lone-Pine-Road-Hinckley-MN-55037/6261932

Problem Employees

      Tips on handling problem employees: https://www.inc.com/marcel-schwantes/4-strategies-good-managers-use-to-handle-their-problem-employees.html

1 Million Cups

  Join 1 Million Cups on Wednesdays at 9am to meet with other business professionals and entrepreneurs! They meet online, via Zoom, and you can grab the link off their website: https://www.1millioncups.com/edenprairie  

Boomers

Customer experience tips for Boomer clients: https://www.inc.com/amy-balliett/b2b-customer-experience-boomer.html

Free At-Home COVID Test Kits

The State of MN is offering free at-home COVID test kits. You can order two two-packs of tests per household / address online at: https://mn.gov/covid19/get-tested/at-home/

Small Business Saturday

“Small Business Saturday” is just around the corner. Here’s 8 tips to help prepare for it: https://www.score.org/blog/small-business-saturday-8-tips-small-businesses-increase-exposure-leads-and-sales

Problem Solving

Three steps to create a culture of problem solving: https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/3-steps-to-creating-a-culture-of-problem-solvers/436071