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8 Reasons Why You Should Have a Business Plan

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

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...

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...

The Value of a Business Mentor

Mentoring is a great way to get help from someone who has already been through what you're going through. Mentors can offer advice on how...

Defining Your Sales Strategy

A surprising number of today’s small businesses are operating with poorly-defined strategies to increase sales

Focus on Profitability

By Jerry Rudick Minneapolis Business Mentors. www.mbmentors.org Over the years I have had the opportunity to mentor several small...

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...

Why Sales Training Is A Smart Investment

Why you should invest in sales training now!

Biden Administration Takes Steps to Promote Equitable Access to SBA Relief

On Monday, February 22, President Biden announced the following changes to SBA's coronavirus relief programs to ensure equity:...

Essential Tips on Structuring, Running and Growing a New Minnesota Business

Thinking of starting a new business? If you are, you’re going to need the best information and help available. That’s what Minneapolis Busin