Growing a Business
Six pitfalls to avoid in growing a business. https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/5-pitfalls-to-avoid-when-growing-or-scaling-a-business/428677
MN Foreign Trade Office
Grow your business by exporting to other countries. The MN Trade Office has upcoming events: https://mn.gov/deed/business/exporting/events/
Tips
Tips on how to become better at talking with strangers. https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/how-to-become-a-master-at-talking-to-strangers/375641
Barnstorming Visits
The ECRDC and partners were out yesterday visiting bank, credit unions and city halls talking economic development programs and services to assist businesses in our region. L to R: Amanda Usher – Isanti County Economic Development, Rachel Kytonen – Braham […]
RLF
Looking to start, grow or expand a business in Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs or Pine County? The ECRDC Revolving Loan Fund may be able to help. Call us at (320) 679-4065 #34 to discuss your project and see how […]
Solutions
Tips on how to focus on business solutions, not problems. https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/if-you-focus-on-problems-youll-only-find-more-problems/435775
Property of the Week
East Central MN Property of the Week: Commercial property in downtown Braham. https://www.remaxcommercial.com/ListingDetails/112-Central-Drive-W-Braham-MN-55006/6235115
IP
Startups – be careful with your intellectual property. https://www.inc.com/stephen-key/the-worst-mistakes-startups-make-with-intellectual-property.html
Scenic Byway
The weekend is here! Explore an East Central MN Scenic Byway!
Planning
Tips on creating a high-performing strategic plan. https://www.entrepreneur.com/starting-a-business/how-to-create-a-high-performing-strategic-plan/435409