Planning Tools

Online training for artisans, construction, retail, and traditional foods with focus on starting a business, growing a business, business management, finance and marketing. Requires registration.

Business Planning Tools- Largest repository of info on creating a business plan, the first step of any small business. Their sample plans are a great starting point.

Free Business Tools for both offline & online businesses. Shopify offers useful tools for various phases of running and growing a small business.

Links to the Minnesota Trade Office and Export Services

Native Learning Center offers FREE courses and online training to Native and Indigenous people with an emphasis on the educational needs of tribal members and their communities.

Green Career Pathways for American Indians & Veterans

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)- Dedicated to developing American Indian economic self-sufficiency through business ownership.

The SBA Business Smart Toolkit is a ready-to-use workshop toolkit developed jointly by National Association for Government Guaranteed Lenders and SBA. The workshop lays the groundwork for helping new and aspiring entrepreneurs launch a business idea and understand the steps to building a business that is credit ready.

links to programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed.

A step-by-step overview to launching an LLC in Minnesota.

Sample marketing plans for an array of industries.

Offers a full range of products and services for entrepreneurs.

An online magazine dedicated to the success of minority and women business owners.

Entrepreneurship research and policy.

Glossary of commonly used business terms.

NMF staff provides technical assistance and financing to individuals who want to start a business or persons wanting to expand an existing business.

Mission: To strengthen Minnesota's economy by stimulating job creation, growth, and business retention. To accomplish this goal, the PTAC assists businesses in securing government contracts.

focuses on developing and supporting supplier diversity programs through printed publications, professional seminars and a superior online diverse supplier management portal. Since 1968, DIR has been advancing supplier diversity through comprehensive, flexible solutions, superior technology, personal service and proven expertise.

are located throughout Minnesota offering free counseling services, and training programs at a nominal cost. Seasoned consultants can analyze your business situation and help you develop your tools for growth: a good business plan, financial analysis, and marketing strategies. They also assist in identifying sources of financing and developing a financing proposal.

A guide to doing business with the federal government.

A guide to doing business with the state of Minnesota.

Provides entrepreneurial and artisan education, technical assistance, and commercial space to the Red Lake Nation

Provides financial education, micro business planning and training and home ownership opportunities for American Indian entrepreneurs and artisans.