Small businesses in Minnesota are often overwhelmed by the plethora of websites and articles talking about starting a small business. However, business owners find it difficult to sort the good advice from the bad. Small business owners in Minnesota need a reliable resource for sound business advice with practical guidance for each stage of business growth—from creation to success.

In response to this need, I have been spending evenings and weekends on a new effort to help small businesses: Minnesota Small Business. This organization helps small business owners network with each other, share ideas, and collaborate as they start and grow their businesses.

One goal of the Minnesota Small Business organization is to offer helpful guides to small business owners. Based on this, an important effort is underway to prepare advice for small business owners to help them through the various stages and decisions involved with growing a small business. This small business guide is developing into a comprehensive guide for small businesses, including legal, financial, planning, design, software, and other topics that small business owners frequently ask about.

If you are a small business owner and interested in learning more or willing to offer your expertise to other business owners, visit Minnesota Small Business.