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Small Business Resource Expo
A Mother's Day Reminder for Momtrepreneurs
May Government Procurement Webinars
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Resource Expo
Find resources your company needs to grow or lighten the load on the owner/entrepreneur! 
 
This Expo is a good way to save time and check out vendors you may be seeking or to find answers while at one of the booths. 

The fee is $15 at the door but you should RSVP by registering by May 12.

When:
Tuesday May 13, 2014 from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM 

 

Where:
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Carriage House "A"
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430


Presented by Small Business Minnesota

Upcoming Workshops 

 

    

Prezi

5/8 (9:00am-12:00pm)
 

Computer Basics

5/20 (9:00am-12:00pm)

 

Social Media 101

5/20 (1:00pm-4:00pm)

 

Word Press I

5/22 (9:00am-12:00pm)

 

Word Press II

5/22 (1:00pm-4:00pm)

 

 

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Regional Center: Duluth

 

Satellite Offices: Hibbing/Chisholm
Quad Cities
International Falls
Grand Rapids
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Grand Marais/Cook County
Two Harbors/Lake County
Carlton County
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HELPING ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES GROW AND SUCCEED
SBDC Excellence and Innovation Award
UMD CED accepted the Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at the Minnesota District
51st Annual SBA Small Business Week Awards Luncheon.

A MOTHER'S DAY REMINDER FOR MOMTREPRENEURS 
3 Ways to Make and Take Time for You
By: Katie Murray

Source: www.sba.gov

 

You're an entrepreneur. You're a mom. You're a momtrepreneur! Running a business is hard work - and raising kids at the same time means your "work" days probably seem never-ending. While you're busy managing various responsibilities, it's important to make sure you're taking time for yourself too. After all - a healthier, happier you means can contribute to a healthy business as well!


Take a lunch break!
Think skipping lunch means more time for valuable contributions to your business? Think again. As this article from Fast Company points out, even a 20-minute break will help you stay more concentrated and energetic for the rest of the day. Science is on your side - working longer doesn't mean you're working smarter, so step back while you enjoy your meal. You'll come back refreshed and reinvigorated for a more productive afternoon.

Delegate!
As a small business owner, you wear a lot of hats - distribute some! Make sure you're not trying to do everything, or you'll find that you'll be too exhausted to do anything. Having a trusted team and employees you can count on can go a long way in reducing your stress levels and freeing you up from the day-to-day nitty-gritty.

Self-employed? Consider outsourcing to a virtual assistant to free up some of your time. This person can help you manage a variety of tasks - from answering emails to arranging travel schedules and engaging on your social media networks. You may not have employees, but that doesn't mean you have to go it alone.

Take a vacation!

Like an extended lunch break, vacations provide time to recharge. It may be challenging to think about leaving your business to get away for a long weekend or to take a trip for a week, but consider these benefits cited in a recent Forbes article in which people reported a better life perspective and more motivation to achieve goals; feelings of greater creativity; and a reduction in conflict and tension in the workplace.

If those reasons aren't enough to convince you, think about the health benefits - or consequences of avoiding vacations. Studies have shown that never taking time off can ignite issues ranging from health problems to burnout. And business psychology expert Sharon Melnick, Ph.D., has written that 80% of workers feel stress on the job, and 70% of visits to healthcare providers are because of stress-related conditions. If you think you don't have time for a vacation, you know you don't have time for these negative situations.

With all you have going on with your business - and the business of raising kids - it's easy to lose track of the importance of making sure you're also taking care of yourself. Take this time and consider these tips to help you do just that.  

 

MAY GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT WEBINARS
MN PTAC Doing Business with the State of Minnesota
Thursday, May 8th - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Presentation by Brenda Willard, State of Minnesota
 
This workshop will provide an overview and details about contracting with the State of Minnesota. Topics to be covered include an overview of the state's purchasing practices; where the dollars come from; how the dollars can be spent; how to get registered as a vendor; where to find business opportunities; and State expectations of contractors. 
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Doing Business with the State of North Dakota 
Thursday, May 15th - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Are you interested in doing business with the State of North Dakota? Have you ever wondered how "Bob" got the contract to supply the green widgets the state requested, and you never even knew the contract was out? This webinar will explain how the North Dakota State Procurement Office purchases and how you can take an active part, profiting from State Contracts. North Dakota's system is unique and effective, gaining contract information is easier than you might think. 
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Preparing a Winning Proposal
Thursday, May 22nd - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Presentation by Pat Dotter, MN Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
 
Proposal Development is critical for the success of a government contractor. This workshop will help attendees learn the different types of proposals, how to review the requirements and the keys to developing, organizing and writing a winning proposal. 
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Using the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS)
Thursday, May 29th - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Presentation by Darin Perius, ND Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)

The Federal Procurement Data System or FPDS is simply complex. While it may look like a simple site the FPDS can be difficult to navigate and challenging to mine for contracting information. We will show you how to navigate the site and find the important information used in contract research.  
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development and regional support partners. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the program sponsors. Programs are open to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UMD Center for Economic Development at 218-726-7975 or toll free 1-888-387-4594 to make arrangements.