Resources for Clients – WomenVenture

WomenVenture is excited to share this listing of nonprofit, government, and other agencies that provide services for small business owners to help you plan, start, and grow your business.

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wdt_ID	Resource Name	Description	Category
1	SCORE	SCORE provides free and confidential business counseling tailored to pre-venture and early-stage businesses. SCORE also offers workshops for a modest fee for both startup entrepreneurs and small business owners. They offer free on-demand webinars through their online learning center, as well as a library of business topics.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
2	Elevate Hennepin County	Available to anyone who has a commercial or home-based business in Hennepin County, and all county residents that need guidance on starting a business.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
3	U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)	The U.S. Small Business Administration offers access to free on-demand, online training on a number of business topics. They also provide loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions, and other forms of assistance to small businesses.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
4	Women's Business Development Center (WBDC)	The Women's Business Development Center provides services and programs that support and accelerate women’s business ownership and strengthen their impact on the economy. They offer both online webinars and on-demand courses on a wide variety of business topics.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
5	MN Department of Employment & Economic Development	The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state’s principal economic development agency. They provide tools and resources to help your business succeed at any stage.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
6	MN Department of Revenue	State business tax information.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
7	IRS	Tax center for small businesses and self-employed individuals; provides information that is useful to small businesses with assets of $10 million or less.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
8	State of Minnesota (Secretary of State)	The Office of the Secretary of State provides certain business services to the public and is a valuable resource for small business owners and nonprofits.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
9	Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program	The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages domestic small businesses to engage in federal research/research and development (R/R&D) that has the potential for commercialization. Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR enables small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
10	Minnesota Small Business Development Center	Our statewide network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) provides the professional expertise and guidance that every small business owner needs to flourish in today's competitive and ever-changing business world.	Business Consulting/Training/Mentoring
11	National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)	The National Association of Women Business Owners-Minnesota Chapter (NAWBO-MN) provides a local avenue for women entrepreneurs to connect with their peers.	Networking
12	Women In Networking (WIN)	The Minnesota Chapter of Women in Networking (WIN) is an organization in which women in business lift each other up for professional growth and business success.	Networking
13	TeamWomenMN	Their mission is to inspire, encourage, and support women in reaching their full potential. They provide personal and professional networking opportunities, mentoring, and leadership development.	Networking
14	LegalCORPS	Provides free non-litigation legal assistance to small business owners.	Legal
15	CAIR Minnesota	Free brief advice and legal clinics.	Legal
16	Law Help MN	This website is dedicated to helping people living on low incomes find the legal help they need. It's also available in Spanish.	Legal
17	University of St. Thomas Trademark Clinic	Founded in 2018, students in the Trademark Law clinic gain analytical skills, practical knowledge, and legal background to counsel businesses in the area of intellectual property. Students counsel clients about trademark applications, prepare and file trademark applications, and prepare responses to Office Actions.	Legal
18	Fiscal Foundations	Providing QuickBooks® training and worry-free bookkeeping services since 1994.	Accounting
19	The Minnesota Society of Certified Professional Accountants	Provides accounting resources including referrals to CPAs.	Accounting
20	Prepare + Prosper	Provides tax preparation and offers tax workshops for sole proprietorships and single-member LLCs with a household income of less than $53,000/yr.	Taxes
21	MN Council of Nonprofits	Information on how to start a nonprofit in MN. They also offer networking, classes, and many other resources.	Non-Profit
22	Propel Nonprofit	Provides training and resources for growing nonprofits. E.g., fiscal sponsorships.	Non-Profit
23	MN Compass	Compass tracks trends in topic areas such as education, economy and workforce, health, housing, public safety, and a host of others.	Market Analysis
24	Aeon	Since 1986, Aeon has built, purchased, or renovated more than 5,800 apartments and townhomes. These homes provide stability to more than 17,000 people each year.	Housing
25	Homeline	A non-profit and tenant advocacy organization that helps renters across Minnesota by providing both free and low-cost legal, educational and advocacy services to help them solve rental issues.	Housing
26	Project Pride	Helps individuals and families with lower incomes by providing affordable housing and employment readiness services.	Housing
27	Summit Academy	Vocational job training.	Job Training
28	Goodwill-Easter Seals Career Training and Education	Industry-specific training programs help expand the skills and qualifications needed to start a new career in just 8 - 12 weeks.	Job Training
29	Newgate School	Newgate is a non-profit automotive technical school located in the Twin Cities. They offer auto body and auto mechanic training for unemployed or under-employed adults. They also take vehicle donations.	Job Training
30	Twin Cities RISE!	Serving Minneapolis and surrounding communities, offering employee training and beyond.	Job Training
31	HandsOn Twin Cities	A nonprofit organization committed to promoting and facilitating meaningful volunteerism, education, and leadership development in the Twin Cities Metro Area.	Volunteering
32	The Lift Garage	A non-profit garage providing low-cost car repair.	Auto
33	Dress for Success Twin Cities	Women’s clothing donations.	Clothing Donations
34	Ready for Success	Takes women's and men's clothing donations.	Clothing Donations
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