Additional Services & Resources

  • Business Plan Basics - Need to write a business plan? View our Business Plan Guide.
  • Secretary of State - To register your business with the State of Minnesota you may contact the Office of the Secretary of State at 651-296-2803, Greater Minnesota toll free at 1-877-551-6767 or visit online.
  • Small Business Administration - Independent agency of the federal government with the sole mission of assisting small business to start, grow and prosper. Contact the Minnesota SBA office at 612-370-2324 or visit online
  • Minnesota Small Business Development Center - Whether you're a business owner looking for ways to expand your business, or you're just starting out, the Small Business Development Centers can help. Contact the SBDC at 651-297-5770, 1-877-653-8333 or visit online
  • James J Hill Reference Library - Helping individuals and businesses find the information they need to succeed. For more information call 651-265-5500 or visit online
  • WomenVenture - Guides entrepreneurial women and men who want to start and grow their own businesses. For more information you can call 651-646-3808 or visit online
  • A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota - Department of Employment and Economic Development publishes A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota that is available free of charge. Copies may be ordered online or by calling the publications order line at (651) 556-8425 or toll-free in Greater Minnesota at (800)310-8323.
  • Electronic Federal Tax Payment System - The easiest way to pay your federal taxes. For more information call 1-800-555-4477 or visit online.
  • Reorder Deluxe Business Checks - You can reorder your Deluxe Business checks by calling directly at 1-800-328-7205 or by ordering online.