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Bootstrapping describes the process of using existing resources to start and grow your business. Read more to learn how bootstrapping can work for you!

In his eight years since starting Sandberg K9 Solutions, Jon Sandberg of De Pere has built a successful business. But, as a solo entrepreneur, he knows that there are limitations to growth.

Treasure Valley SCORE Mentor, Micheal McKinniss, explores the inner workings of how bankers think when you approach them for a loan. Understand the 5 C's of credit, Whar are banks and credit unions and how they work, and more!

The SCORE Minnesota Client Resource Guide can be used by anyone looking to develop their business plan or improve their business development efforts. Specific areas include what it takes to start a business, business plan research and development, marketing, finance, and legal resources.

With 3.2 billion people worldwide using social media an average of nearly two and a half hours a day, it’s a no-brainer to use social media platforms to market your brand. After all, 54% of people use it to research products. Potential customers await! Just because a platform is popular doesn’t necessarily mean it is a good fit for your brand. Every business has a limited amount of time, money and energy to plug into social media marketing efforts. So, which social media platform should you use? Let this guide you.

Entrepreneurship is an idea that appeals to many, but figuring out how to start a business can sometimes be so overwhelming it scares people away. You may ask is your business idea a good investment? To help you answer this question and more our business startup SCORE Mentor Jay Berman, will be leading this discussion.