Welcome, entrepreneurs and professionals

Location
Saint Paul, MN 44.96-93.05 55106US
Meetups
12 so far
Rating
Laid Off? Downsized? Start your own company! 4.50 4.504
Founded
February 6, 2009

Are you highly skilled, highly trained, and over qualified for the jobs left in corporate America? Tired of working for another corporate machine just to fear being downsized?

Do you have some money in the bank or a retirement account and feel you need to make the right decisions the first time how to spend or invest it?

If so this Meetup is for you!

During our meetups you will learn what it takes to turn in your badge and be your own boss. The right way.

Many startups fail in the first few years simply because they did not make the right decisions early. Starting a business is like a maze and most make poor choices based on incomplete information.

- Did you know you can tap into your 401K or IRA WITHOUT PENALTY to start your business? Find out how, here.

-Did you know your largest expense is likely to be your continuation of health insurance COBRA benefits? Learn what your options are with an HSA.

- Did you know that a professional business plan can help you get large sums of money for your business venture?

-Maybe all you need is to connect with the right attorney, CPA, Business Plan writer, Financial planner, Web Designer, Insurance agent, or other professional that wants to help you get your business going. And fast!

Small Business Connections has hand picked the right professionals to help you in your time of transition.

This meetup group will be centered on once to twice per month "Lunch and Learn" mini workshops walking you through the process of first:
- Determining if you should start a business, then:
- Learning what it takes to start a business
- What options you have inside and outside the box to fund your business
- Putting together a business plan
- Talking to the bank
- Learning what your liabilities are and incorporating your business
- Properly insuring your business
- Accounting and preparing taxes
- Marketing
- And Networking

Everything you need to know about launching your business.

Join us!

Tim Herman- President
Small Business Connections

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What members are saying

 If you are thinking about the transition from the corporate world to owning your own company, this meetup can offer guidance, advice, direction, and support in this time. 

 Great bank of knowledge even for experienced small business owners!! 

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What's new?

  • Nov 22
    • New member
      Tai
      “New to the Twin Cities and I would like to create a strong network with other business professionals.”
  • Nov 18
    • New member
      “Meet others either starting small businesses or have a relatively new business.”
  • Nov 12
    • New member
      “I am a Nurse and jobs are not so pluntiful as they use to be for Nurses right now.”
  • Nov 6
    • New member
      “I want to hang out and network with other micro-enterprise minded folks”
  • Oct 14
    • New member
      “My sister and I are actively looking for a business oportunity we can do together.”
  • Oct 13
    • New member
      “I have found the right group and business and want to share it with others. Have FUN and make money too!!!”
  • Oct 9
    • New member
      “I'm looking for the right group to hang out with - people who help start-up businesses get off the ground.”

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