Are you the sort of person who puts of taxes until the day before they are due? Not only are you giving yourself needless heart burn – you may be missing opportunities to save and earn.
The SBA recently released 5 tips to help get you on the right road to business taxes – you just need to plan!
The US SBA (Small Business Administration) recently posted an article that outlines 6 unwritten rules related to business etiquette…
Three for email:
Three for face to face communication:
Read the article for more details.
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is offering an exciting opportunity for state nonprofits equipped to issue loans to local businesses owned and operated by historically disadvantaged groups.
The department recently issued a request for applications to participate in the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Program (MEEP), which provides grant funding for nonprofits “that will use these funds to make loans to Minnesota businesses majority-owned and operated by minorities, low-income persons, women, veterans, and/or persons with disabilities,” according to DEED’s website. Businesses owned and operated by individuals who identify as women may receive funding under the terms of the grant.
Learn more – and please note that MEEP proposals are due by 4 p.m. on September 30, 2016.
If you are a veteran and looking for a job or are interested in exploring new careers, come to the largest veterans career fair in Minnesota.
This no-cost event for job seekers brings together:
All former and current members of the U.S. military are welcome.
If you need accommodations to participate in this event, call 651-259-7169. Please submit them by Friday, June 30.
If you have any questions, contact Christine Pribbernow at 651-259-7169.
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
DoubleTree By Hilton
Bloomington
7800 Normandale Boulevard
Bloomington, MN
Summer is coming. Today it feels like summer is here. What better time to talk up our state and entice people to visit and then relocate here!
But stories and subshine alone won’t do it. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has a website that makes it easy to cmpare Minnesota to other states. They look at:
Great to hear about smart women!
Again for 2017, CERTs (Clean Energy Resource Teams) interviewed 18 women who are playing major roles advancing clean energy in Minnesota. They talked with us about what they do, how they got into the field, the things that inspire them, and tips for others.
It’s a great opportunity – would love to see some LqP folks get involved…
MN Cup is the largest statewide startup competition in the country, and we’re proud to again sponsor the Youth Division. Students age 18 and under are eligible to participate in this platform that encourages and fosters the development of creative ideas by Minnesota’s youth.
Participants will have an opportunity to access available resources, network with MN Cup partners, mentors and entrepreneurs, and hone their business pitch and plan. The winner will receive $10,000 in seed capital, along with a variety of other benefits. Applications are accepted March 20 – April 28.