U.S. Small Business
Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps prospective
and existing small business owners throughout the US. They are
an independent agency of the federal government with the sole
mission of assisting small businesses to start, grow and
prosper.
SCORE
(Minnesota chapter)
SCORE assists small businesses and entrepreneurs by providing
professional guidance and information to maximize the success of
America's existing and emerging small business. They offer free,
one-on-one, confidential counseling on all aspects of small
business management from financing to manufacturing to
marketing.
WomenVenture
(St. Paul, MN)
WomenVenture provides technical tools and support to help you
start and grow your business. They can help you create a plan
for starting or growing your business and offer financing
options. Classes offered include starting a business, financing
and business plans.
MN Dept. of
Employment and Economic Development
The MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
offers services to help businesses expand in or relocate to
Minnesota. They can help you finance business expansions, find
and train employees and more.
