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Organizing and planning. Licenses, permits and regulations. Financing, taxes and accounting. Finding, hiring, training and managing workers. Crucial details that lay the foundation for a successful startup in Minnesota.
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Management skills. Employer responsibilities. Sales and marketing. Growing your business. Raising capital. Protecting intellectual property. Essentials for keeping your business running smoothly and profitably.
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State, federal and other business-financing programs. Tax credits and incentives. Business loan basics. Loan documentation. Securities law. Finance guidance to help you startup, operate or expand your business.
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Post job openings and screen candidates online. Check out hiring incentives and tax credits. Foreign labor certification. Hiring people with disabilities. Get help assessing current and future workforce needs.
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Export counseling and assistance. Education and training. Market and industry intelligence. International market research. Trade missions and trade shows. Protocol and the art of doing business across cultures.
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Land, sites and buildings. Data and demographics. Logistics and infrastructure. Education and workforce. Major industries and companies. Incentives. See why Minnesota is the best bet for your expansion or relocation.
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Consultation services for pre-venture, startup and established businesses. Let our seasoned consultants help you find solutions to your most difficult business problems. Most services offered without charge.
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We streamline the development process for complex business startups, expansions or relocations that involve financing, licensing, permitting, and regulatory issues that overlap multiple state agencies.
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