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Free help
You don't need to be in a cohort to use any of this. Plain-language guides and the links every Minnesota founder ends up needing.
The guides
The shelf
Every link here is listed on merit. No affiliate links, no paid placements, ever.
Free listing that makes you show up on Google and Maps. Do this the week you launch.
Take card payments and send invoices with no monthly fee to start.
Free bookkeeping and invoicing when you're too small for an accountant.
Lets customers book time with you without the back-and-forth texts.
Where you register your LLC and file the free annual renewal.
Register for a sales tax ID if you sell taxable goods or services.
Free one-on-one business advising through MCCD and the county CDA.
The state's programs, licensing info, and financing directories.
MEDA, WomenVenture, NDC, ADC, and LEDC serve founders across the metro with training and lending.
Your free federal tax ID. Ten minutes online, and never pay anyone for it.
Federal loan programs and certifications once you're growing.
Free mentoring from retired business owners, nationwide.
Trademarks, when your name is worth protecting.