Extreme User Research for Startups with Vincent Chang

About this event At the end of the day, it’s all about your Product. Too often, companies build products and services focused on feature sets to beat the competition, instead of listening more to users. User research is a critical component of the product development cycle, but rarely do founders, product managers or engineers go out […]

WORK OF ART: FUNDING, FOR RURAL ARTISTS

Event Details Learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring traditional and new models for generating value, resources, and revenue.   Additional Information If you have questions, contact Dominic Facio at 218-998-4037 or dominic@springboardforthearts.org. Learn more about Springboard for the Arts. Special Instructions Please click "Reserve Ticket" above and complete the registration on Springboard […]

1 MILLION CUPS MINNEAPOLIS – SAINT PAUL (ONLINE)

Event Details Each Wednesday morning, entrepreneurs around the country gather to share a (virtual) cup of coffee and present their latest ideas! Additional Information Join us at Impact Hub for the MSP Chapter of 1MC. Two entrepreneurs will share their venture to gather ideas, feedback and support from the community. Click here to learn more. […]

How to Navigate Venture Capital for First Time Founders

When and where Date and time Wed, November 30, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Location Online About this event There are many pathways to finance a business, and it can be difficult to know where to start as a first-time founder. One thing is certain though: VC continues to be a major catalyst for […]

WORK OF ART: BUSINESS PLAN ESSENTIALS

Event Details Learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts-friendly language, to help you organize all the various aspects of your artistic practice and make informed business decisions. Collaborator: Springboard for the Arts. Funded by Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.   Additional Information If you have questions, contact Zaraawar Mistry at 651-789-2282 […]

GROWING YOUR BUSINESS WITH A CRM

Event Details This is for business owners who are looking to get organized and gain insights into how prospects and customers are engaging with your marketing, sales, and service efforts. We will dig into what a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool is and the habits and processes that complement the technology. We will look at […]

TAX BASICS 101

Event Details 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, […]

Future Media: How to Brand like a Hip Hop Empire

About this event Branding is a way for businesses to communicate their purpose and value by acknowledging and addressing the needs of existing and prospective consumers through messaging, design, and experience. There are endless possibilities when developing a branding strategy, which begs the question: what is the best way to brand your business offering in […]