What we’re about
This group is dedicated to starting, running and growing your independent business/career.
We are independent businesspeople and there are over 38.2 million adult Americans of all ages, skills, and income levels. This includes: consultants, freelancers, contractors, solopreneurs, microbusiness owners, temporary or on-call workers—who regularly work independently to build businesses, develop their careers, pursue passions, and/or supplement their incomes. This group is to provide opportunities to learn from one-another.
As the economy regains its footing in 2021 and beyond, independent workers will return to strong growth as they did in the aftermath of the last recession.
Who are independents? We include:
• Millennials - who are growing into prominence as drivers of independent work and the largest cohort in the workforce.
• Baby Boomers - who continue to work well past traditional retirement age and show no signs of departing from the independent path.
• Gen Z - who are developing into one of the most entrepreneurial generations ever.
We offer free webinars, networking, facilitated discussions and more to build our community.
All sessions will be via Zoom until meeting in-person is possible again.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- FREE WEBINAR! Planning for Business GrowthNeeds location
To get the Zoom link for this webinar, you must pre-register using this link: https://live.vcita.com/site/tvs7rfn7evag5g1k/online-scheduling?event=cx3j3a26f8m0uknq
Three facts all entrepreneurs should know:
1. 50% of new businesses fail within their first 5 years
2. Entrepreneurs who plan are 16% more likely to succeed
3. Growth is crucial to the long-term survival of a businessThis two-hour, working webinar takes participants through a proven planning process to identify and develop strategies and tactics to support their business’ sustainable growth. The basic principles of business planning are presented, and participants have an opportunity to apply those principles during the webinar to begin planning their business’ growth.
This webinar covers:
The Business Planning Process
• Why Plan?
• Gathering Information
• Designating OutcomesBusiness Growth Strategies
• Penetration
• Segment Development
• Offering Development
• DiversificationBy the end of the session, you will have:
• An understanding of the Business Planning Process.
• Begun designating the business growth outcomes you want to achieve.
• Defined the boundaries within which your business is operating.
• An understanding of the four basic business growth strategies.
• Begun planning your business’ next growth strategy.Participants will receive:
• A Designating Outcomes worksheet
• A Growth Strategies worksheet
• Notes pages for the presentation slide deckJoin us for this informative session!
Have questions? Contact us at info@mbmentors.org
MBMentors is an all-volunteer non-profit helping start-ups and small businesses throughout Minnesota for FREE! www.mbmentors.org
