Here are a number of groups, podcasts, websites, magazines, and other resources that may be of interest to you as a small business owner in Minnesota.

Minnesota Government Agencies for Small Business

Positively Minnesota – This branch of the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development provides consultation services to small business owners and guidebooks for small businesses in Minnesota.

Small Business Administration (SBA), Minnesota Office – The SBA offers a number of publications and guides for small businesses.

Business.gov: Minnesota – Business.gov is a site operated by the U.S. Government to help businesses. It helps small businesses understand their legal requirements and locate government services.

Minnesota Small Business Organizations

SCORE Minnesota – SCORE Minnesota is an excellent nonprofit organization providing business coaching services to small business owners.

Meetup: Small Business Groups in Minnesota – Meetup.com is a directory of local groups and associations. This link is a search for local small business groups in Minnesota. Many of the groups provide monthly networking events and speakers on small business topics.

Podcasts

Cold Start – This podcast for and about business startups and entrepreneurs in Minnesota, with a focus on technology and computer businesses.

Minnesota Small Business Magazines

Upsize Magazine – This is a magazine and online resource center helping Minnesota’s small-business owners build bigger and more profitable companies and connecting CEOs with the people, products, and ideas they need to grow.

Twin Cities Business Magazine – Twin Cities Business is a subscription based magazine covering large and small business topics in Minnesota.