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Running a business is hard. Getting expert help shouldn't be.
MB Mentors offers FREE webinars and workshops led by experienced business professionals — covering everything from launching your startup to scaling an established company.
You'll find sessions on exactly what your business needs right now - all at no cost.
We are an all volunteer nonprofit with one goal: giving business owners the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Join other Minnesota entrepreneurs and small business owners already learning with MB Mentors!
No fees. No sales pitches. No consultants after your business. Just real knowledge, completely free.
Upcoming Webinars & Workshops
The Art & Strategy of Winning
Date: Wednesday, August 19. 10:00 - 11:30 AM
The Art and Strategy of Writing a Winning Proposal is a 90-minute webinar designed to help you begin mastering both the art and strategy behind developing stronger, more competitive proposals.
Many proposals lose not because an organization is unqualified, but because their response lacks strategic alignment, compelling messaging, or a clear understanding of what gives evaluators confidence in the organization’s ability to deliver.
This webinar will help you move beyond approaching proposal development as a routine writing task or box-checking exercise, but rather a strategic business function that strengthens positioning, communicates value, and improves competitiveness. You will learn what makes a winning proposal, how to assess opportunity fit and organizational readiness, how to align responses to evaluator expectations, and how to turn technical, programmatic, and financial input into compelling content.
The session will also address common weaknesses that reduce proposal quality and competitiveness, while offering practical guidance to strengthen planning, coordination, responsiveness, and overall submission performance.
What You Will Gain:
• A clearer understanding of what makes a winning proposal
• Practical strategies for mastering the art of compelling proposal writing
• Insight into how to align proposals to evaluator expectations
• Greater awareness of common weaknesses and how to avoid them
• Actionable guidance to strengthen proposal development processes and long-term performance
To support immediate implementation, you will receive a Winning Proposal Development Toolkit featuring a Bid/No-Bid Decision Tool, a Winning Proposal Checklist, and a Common Weaknesses to Avoid Guide after the webinar. These practical resources are designed to help participants strengthen proposal quality, improve pursuit decisions, and increase competitiveness right away.
Join us to learn how to write winning proposals that strengthen your competitive position and improve your ability to win.
Register today!
How to Go From Full-Time to Independent
Date: Friday, August 28. 9:00 - 10:15 AM
Dreaming of Freedom? Join MB Mentors for your step-by-step guide to confident self-employment.
The allure of self-employment is strong, but navigating the unknowns can be daunting. What groundwork needs to be laid? What are the must-haves for starting your own business? And how do you professionally transition from your current employer?
Our upcoming 75-minute webinar provides the clarity and guidance you need to confidently embark on your self-employment journey. We'll break down the critical steps you must consider beforehand.
Gain invaluable insights and a clear action plan to prepare for your independent career. As a bonus, you'll receive a detailed 30+ page handout to guide you every step of the way!
Don't navigate this crucial transition alone. Register for our FREE and informative webinar today!
Double Your Sales: How to Build a Growth Roadmap
Tuesday, September 15. 10:00 - 11:00 am
Stuck in a Growth Plateau? Learn the Roadmap to Double Your Business Revenue.
If you're ready to break through growth barriers and achieve significant revenue increases, this session is for you.
We'll provide a practical roadmap and the fundamental building blocks to set you on the path to doubling your business.
You’ll discover:
- The Growth Acceleration Formula: A systematic approach to scaling your business.
- Mapping the Customer Value Journey: Optimizing every customer touchpoint for growth.
- Defining Your Ideal Buyer Persona: Focusing your efforts on the right customers.
- Implementing a Results Scorecard: Tracking and measuring your growth progress.
Plus, attendees receive free tools to kickstart their growth journey!
Join MB Mentors for this free and informative session!
Winning the Deal - The 9 Questions Your Customer Needs You to Answer
Friday, September 29. 9:00 - 10:00 am
Too many small business owners walk into a sales meeting with a great product or service, but without a clear strategy for winning the deal. We can help prepare you succeed with your next presentation.
This 60-minute webinar is designed to help you prepare for every customer interaction by focusing on nine critical questions every client has in their mind—whether they ask them directly or not. By the end of this session, you will know how to build a compelling narrative that addresses their concerns, builds trust, and moves them to action.
Who Should Attend:
This webinar is perfect for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals who want to improve their closing rate, build stronger client relationships, and win more business.
Topics Covered:
• Earning a customer’s time and attention.
• Defining the problem and presenting your solution
• Building trust and standing out
• Taking action
Register Today!