Podcasts/Media
Standout Speaker Series
ING Direct - Brian Myres
"The Power of Brand, Culture and Values in Today's Business World"
Provided by KVSC 88.1FM
Emerging Topics
Hank Shea, Center for Business Ethics, University of St. Thomas
" Business Ethics and White Collar Criminals"
Provided by KVSC 88.1FM
Brian Belski, Chief U.S. Sector Strategist, Merrill Lynch
"The View from the Street: Is it Time to Buy, Hold or Run?"
Provided by KVSC 88.1FM
Resources/Links
Resources
A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota (pdf)
The Minnesota SBA Resource Guide (pdf)
The PLAN
- Business Plan Template (pdf)
- SBA Balance Sheet for Business Plan (xls)
- SBA Cash Flow Document for Business Plan (xls)
- SBA Income Statement for Business Plan (xls)
- Sample Business Plans (scroll to bottom of page for specific business types)
- Business Calculators (helpful for cash flow and projections for business plans)
Government Links
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Business Startup Kit
- Business Plan Outline
- Checklist for Starting a Business
- Minnesota Specific SBA Resources
State of Minnesota License Division
- Search engine for various licenses and permits required by the state
- Article: "Obtaining a Business License or Permit" compliments of SCORE®
Minnesota Secretary of State Office
- EIN (Federal Tax Identification Number)
- Starting a Business and Keeping Records
Minnesota Department of Revenue
- State Tax Identification Number Forms
- Sales & Use Tax Forms
- Employment Tax Forms
- Free Tax Seminars – Schedule under Businesses
Minnesota Dept of Employment & Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
- Starting a Food Service in Minnesota (pdf) Courtesy of MN Dept of Ag)
Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Minnesota Small Business Development Centers
U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
SBA Online Women's Business Center
Central Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Industry Links
235610 (Roofing) – National Roofing Contractors Association
451110 (Sporting Goods) – National Sporting Goods Association
445310 (Beer, Wine, & Liquor Stores) – Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America
Any Manufacturing Associations – National Association of Manufactures
238140 (Masonry Association) – Mason Contractors Association of America
All Construction Associations – Allied Construction Employers Association
444130 (Hardware Stores) – Midwest Hardware Association
448190 (Resale and Thrift Shops) – The Association of Resale Professionals
453110 (Florist) – Society of American Florist
484121-484220 (Truckload Association) –Truckload Carriers Association
522310 (Mortgage but not non mortgage brokers) – National Association of Mortgage Brokers
531190 (Real Estate Property Association) – National real Property Association
541410 (Interior Design) – International Interior Design Association
541430 (Graphic Design) – Professional Association for Design
541810 (Advertising Agencies) – American Association of Advertising Agencies
561720 (Janitorial Services Associations) – International Janitorial Cleaning Services Association
561730 (Landscaping Services Associations) – Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
621310 (Chiropractic Association) –The American Chiropractic Association
624410 (Child Day Care Services Associations) – National Association for Family Child Care
711510 (Associations of Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers) – Artist Resources
713990 (Amusement and Recreations Facilities) – National Recreation and Park Association
721110 (Hotels and Motels Association – Except for Casinos) – American Hotel and Lodging Association
722320 (Catering association) – National Association of Catering Executives
812112 (Beauty Salons Association) – Professional Beauty Association
812910 (Pet Care Services) – Pet Care Services Association
812990 (Party Planning Services) – Event Planners Association
812990 (Wedding Planning Services) – The National Association of Wedding Professionals, Inc.
Just for Fun
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