8 Reasons Why You Should Have a Business Plan
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Whether you are starting a new business or are currently running one, here are 8 reasons why an entrepreneur would want to write a business


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Calculating Your Hourly Billing Rate as a Consultant
There are a few factors to consider when calculating your hourly billing rate as a consultant: Your desired income. How much do you want...


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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) For Small Businesses: What It Is and Why It Matters
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The Value of a Small Business Strategic Plan
A small business strategic plan is a document that outlines the overall direction and goals of a small business.


- Apr 20
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How Can ChatGPT Help a Small Business?
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- Mar 24
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Why an Existing Business Should Update their Business Plan
If you haven’t glanced at your business plan in a while, now’s a good time to dust off the document and give it a once-over. Times are...



- Jan 27
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Small Business Grants in Minnesota
The new Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota was recently published by Department of Employment and Economic Development


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End of Year Checklist for Small Businesses
If you're a small business owner, you have financial statements and taxes to start preparing for. In this blog post from QuickBooks is a...


- Nov 19, 2022
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The Value of a Business Mentor
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- Aug 26, 2022
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Sales Isn't a 4 Letter Word
Selling isn't a four-letter word and if you're a small business owner - you need to sell!


- Jul 21, 2022
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11 Ways to Elevate a Ho-Hum Product or Service
How do you get your current clients to stay on board with your business and attract a few more good ones in the process?

- May 31, 2022
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New fund aims to help businesses owned by women and people of color
Earlier this year, partners Amanda Heyman, Adam Choe and Danielle Steer launched Tundra Ventures, a $10 million national venture capital...



- Apr 11, 2022
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Defining Your Sales Strategy
A surprising number of today’s small businesses are operating with poorly-defined strategies to increase sales




- Mar 2, 2022
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Focus on Profitability
By Jerry Rudick Minneapolis Business Mentors. www.mbmentors.org Over the years I have had the opportunity to mentor several small...


- Jan 18, 2022
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Starting a Business in 2022?
Starting a business in 2022? Operating a small business and need an experienced advisor? We are here to assist you - for FREE. No one in...


- Dec 21, 2021
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4 Recommendations for Presenting Virtually
By: Art Shore, Minneapolis Business Mentors. As someone who has taught effective PowerPoint skills for over 20 years, there are fads that...
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