Food and Beverage Wholesale 101

Event Details Do you want to expand your food and beverage business into wholesaling but feel a bit lost? Wholesale 101 is an introduction to the world of wholesaling and grocery retail. We will discuss the regulatory requirements and production barriers as well as the complicated systems that must be navigated with each retail chain […]

Licensing For Your Home Bakery

Event Details For entrepreneurs selling home baked goods, it can be tricky to understand the legal landscape. What laws apply? What type of license is required? What do you need to do to be in compliance with the law? Jacob Freisthler with ECDI's Food Fort will explain all you need to know about food classification, licensing, packaging, […]

What Makes a Great Brand

About this event Emotional and rational. Visual and thoughtful. Poetic and literal. When it comes to branding, it can be challenging to strike the right balance when crafting your messaging and creative assets to maximize meaningful customer engagement with your business. Traditional notions of branding no longer apply, so what do founders need to know […]

Boots to Business Reboot

Join the Minnesota District Office and Veterans Business Outreach Center (WWBIC) for an in-person Boots 2 Business Reboot on 25 January 2023 at the CareerForce Office in Woodbury, MN. The Boots to Business Reboot Course is the two-step entrepreneurial training program offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration that teaches participants valuable business skills for entrepreneurs and is taught by industry experts, […]

Tax Basics 101

Business Taxes: Keep your business out of trouble with the IRS No one wants a “friendly” letter from the IRS. Taxes are an important part of starting a business and it’s not as difficult as you think! But where do you start? How should I set up my business: as a sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, […]

Authenticity Unleashed: How to Communicate with Confidence on Camera

About this event Live streaming is a relatively new technology that’s not typically used by many entrepreneurs (or big brands!)… Why? Because it can be scary; there is no stopping or “stitching” of the video. Yet, it’s the perfect opportunity for you to showcase to the world the real human behind your business and engage […]

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Entrepreneurs

About this event Imposter syndrome is pervasive and affects even the most successful entrepreneurs. That’s why it’s critical to consistently reflect on your thoughts and recognize when they are attributing success to luck or external factors rather than your own capabilities. This process is made easier when you’ve built the confidence needed to regularly affirm […]

Credit for Small Business

How’s your credit and do you understand how it could impact seeing your dream come alive? Your credit report serves as your financial reference to companies and lenders and can have a significant impact on the options you have when seeking funding for your business. When you apply for business credit, your personal credit will […]