Minnesota Small Business Guide The Minnesota Small Business ...
SBA: Minnesota Small Business Guide The Minnesota Small Business Guide is one of the most valuable tools you can have when starting your small business. The guide is created by the SBA and contains data specific to Minnesota. A .pdf of the Small Business Resource Guide can be downloaded at this website. Web Address:
St. Paul SCORE
https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/mn/minneapolis
December 2014
Table OF Contents Counseling, Training, Information Centers SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business ................................. 1 Small Business Development Centers ....................................................... 3 Women Business Centers .......................................................................... 5 Veteran’s Assistance ................................................................................. 6 Research and Development Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) ............................. 6 Government Contracting Assistance Surety Bonds .............................................................................................. 7 8(a) Business Development Program ......................................................... 8 CCR/PRO-Net .......................................................................................... .9 HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program ...................................... .9 International Trade Assistance U.S. Export Assistance Center ................................................................. 11 SBA Loans Basic Terms and Conditions of SBA-Guaranteed Loans ….................... 12 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program ................................................................... 13 Special 7(a) Loan Guaranty Programs SBA Veterans Advantage……................................................................. 14 Small Loan Advantage Program ……..................................................... 15 CAPLines Loan Program ........................................................................ 15 SBA Express Program ............................................................................. 15 Microloan Program .................................................................................. 16 Other SBA Loan Programs Venture Capital: Small Business Investment Companies ....................... 18 504 Certified Development Company Loans .......................................... 19 Export Working Capital Program ........................................................... 21 SBA Export Express ............................................................................... 21 International Trade Loan Program .......................................................... 21 Quick Reference Guide ........................................................................... 22 Other Important Information The American Dream: Is Entrepreneurship for You? .............................. 26 Preparing Your Business Plan ................................................................. 27 How to Choose a Bank that Meets Small Business Needs ...................... 31 Checklist for Going into Business in Minnesota ...................................... 34 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................... 35 Frequently Requested Website and Telephone Numbers ......................... 39
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE UPDATES ON FUTURE SBA EVENTS AND PROGRAMS SEND AN E-MAIL TO: [email protected]
St. Paul SCORE
December 2014
St. Paul SCORE
https://www.sba.gov/offices/district/mn/minneapolis
December 2014
Table OF Contents Counseling, Training, Information Centers SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business ................................. 1 Small Business Development Centers ....................................................... 3 Women Business Centers .......................................................................... 5 Veteran’s Assistance ................................................................................. 6 Research and Development Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) ............................. 6 Government Contracting Assistance Surety Bonds .............................................................................................. 7 8(a) Business Development Program ......................................................... 8 CCR/PRO-Net .......................................................................................... .9 HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program ...................................... .9 International Trade Assistance U.S. Export Assistance Center ................................................................. 11 SBA Loans Basic Terms and Conditions of SBA-Guaranteed Loans ….................... 12 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program ................................................................... 13 Special 7(a) Loan Guaranty Programs SBA Veterans Advantage……................................................................. 14 Small Loan Advantage Program ……..................................................... 15 CAPLines Loan Program ........................................................................ 15 SBA Express Program ............................................................................. 15 Microloan Program .................................................................................. 16 Other SBA Loan Programs Venture Capital: Small Business Investment Companies ....................... 18 504 Certified Development Company Loans .......................................... 19 Export Working Capital Program ........................................................... 21 SBA Export Express ............................................................................... 21 International Trade Loan Program .......................................................... 21 Quick Reference Guide ........................................................................... 22 Other Important Information The American Dream: Is Entrepreneurship for You? .............................. 26 Preparing Your Business Plan ................................................................. 27 How to Choose a Bank that Meets Small Business Needs ...................... 31 Checklist for Going into Business in Minnesota ...................................... 34 Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................... 35 Frequently Requested Website and Telephone Numbers ......................... 39
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE UPDATES ON FUTURE SBA EVENTS AND PROGRAMS SEND AN E-MAIL TO: [email protected]
St. Paul SCORE
December 2014
