Whittier Alliance
  • Neighborhood
    • Welcome to Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Whittier Solidarity Network
    • Whittier Dining Guide
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Neighborhood Volunteer Hub
  • Resources
    • Renters >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal & Mediation Services
      • Twin Cities Landlord Search
      • Housing and Household Resources
    • Home / Property Owners >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal & Mediation Services
      • Participation in Housing Choice Voucher Program
    • Businesses >
      • Training & Coaching Resources
      • Financial Assistance
      • Department of Labor Compliance Resources
    • Housing Search Assistance
    • Housing Emergency Support Services
    • Basic Essentials
    • Health and Wellness Support
  • Get Involved
    • Whittier Annual Meeting 2023
    • Upcoming Events
    • Voter Registration
    • Current Committees & Task Forces >
      • Housing and Land Use Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • Meeting Minutes
      • Community Engagement Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • 2017-2022 Meeting Minutes
        • 2015-2016 Meeting Minutes
    • Neighborhood Involvement Form
    • Call for Whittier Artists
    • WA Meeting Minutes & Board Packet Access
    • City of Mpls Public Hearings
  • Community Development
    • Project Tracker
    • Kmart, Lake & Nicollet
    • 2116 Nicollet Ave Development
  • Calendar
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • What is the Whittier Alliance?
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Guiding Documents
    • WA Bylaws Revisions Project
    • Job & Internship Openings
    • Contact

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Business Training & Coaching Resources


Small Business Team

The Small Business Team at the City of Minneapolis is here to make it easy for you to successfully start, sustain, and grow your business in Minneapolis.  Their staff can assist you in navigating City permitting and licensing processes, connect you to relevant resources and supports, and answer your questions about regulations and requirements.  
https://business.minneapolismn.gov/
(612) 673-2499
smallbusiness@minneapolismn.gov
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/coordinator/SmallBusinessTeam/index.htm
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Training and Counseling

  • Business Counseling (Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office)
    • Basic answers (what form to file) to more complex answers (e.g. regulatory, financial, managerial, business structure and other questions.
    • Telephone: 651-556-8425
    • Email: deed.mnsbao@state.mn.us
  • Open to Business (Advising)
    • free, one-on-one, confidential business consulting to help entrepreneurs
  • B-TAP (Business Technical Assistance Program)
    • provides consulting support to businesses located in the City of Minneapolis through various providers
  • SCORE Workshops
    • Live and on-demand workshops
  • Nonprofit Assistance Fund
    • Personalized non-profit operational training​​

Resource Guides

  • How to Start a Business (Small Business Administration)
    • A useful guide that generally steps through considerations common during starting a business
  • A Guide to Starting A Business in Minnesota (Minnesota Small Business Assistance Office)
    • A Minnesota-specific guide encompassing topics common to new entrepreneurs
    • Includes a business plan template (pg. 103) and information about various resources
  • Minnesota Small Business Resource Guide (SBA)
    • A general guide to a number of resources available to entrepreneurs

Legal Service (pro bono)

  • LegalCORPS
    • LegalCorps is a non-profit organization working to provide free legal assistance to low-income businesses and communities. They offer business law clinics at which participants can receive 30 minute consultations with volunteer attorneys addressing business law. LegalCorps can also assist in finding full representation services for qualifying candidates​​​

Mentoring

SCORE Mentors
  • SCORE will work to partner you with a entrepreneur-mentor to help navigate the difficulties of business startup and growth. 
Whittier Alliance
10 East 25th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Tel: (612) 871-7756
Fax: (612) 871-0650
  • Neighborhood
    • Welcome to Whittier
    • History of Whittier
    • Whittier Solidarity Network
    • Whittier Dining Guide
    • Bike/Transit
    • Green Spaces
    • Neighborhood Volunteer Hub
  • Resources
    • Renters >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal & Mediation Services
      • Twin Cities Landlord Search
      • Housing and Household Resources
    • Home / Property Owners >
      • Repairs, Maintenance, and Energy Efficiency
      • Financial Assistance
      • Legal & Mediation Services
      • Participation in Housing Choice Voucher Program
    • Businesses >
      • Training & Coaching Resources
      • Financial Assistance
      • Department of Labor Compliance Resources
    • Housing Search Assistance
    • Housing Emergency Support Services
    • Basic Essentials
    • Health and Wellness Support
  • Get Involved
    • Whittier Annual Meeting 2023
    • Upcoming Events
    • Voter Registration
    • Current Committees & Task Forces >
      • Housing and Land Use Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • Meeting Minutes
      • Community Engagement Committee >
        • Current Projects & Goals
        • 2017-2022 Meeting Minutes
        • 2015-2016 Meeting Minutes
    • Neighborhood Involvement Form
    • Call for Whittier Artists
    • WA Meeting Minutes & Board Packet Access
    • City of Mpls Public Hearings
  • Community Development
    • Project Tracker
    • Kmart, Lake & Nicollet
    • 2116 Nicollet Ave Development
  • Calendar
  • Donate
  • About Us
    • What is the Whittier Alliance?
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Guiding Documents
    • WA Bylaws Revisions Project
    • Job & Internship Openings
    • Contact