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Small Business Resource Center

All of the business resources listed here have made a commitment to reach out to new business as they are being planned, as they are being launched and as they go along their journey toward success.

In short, they will welcome your call. Contact them with any questions as you build your business plan, work on your budget or get stuck on problem they can help you with. Tell them you are a reader of New Business Minnesota and you’ll find how open they are to helping out.


As many new businesses discover, not all resources out there want to work with you. Some won’t consider you unless you’ve been around two years and have reached some magic gross revenue requirement.

Rest assured, the resources on this site understand that it makes sense to take on a client or customer when they first start and then help them grow. It’s all about the relationship.

They are waiting to help.


Patrick Boulay, Publisher
New Business Minnesota



To be listed here, call
Pat at (952) 641-2300 ext. 1

Categories
Office Space
     
       

 

Accountants/CPAs

Betts & Hayes

George Betts, Cindy Hayes

801 Meander Court

Medina, MN 55340

(763) 478-3169

gbetts@bettsandhayes.com

chayes@bettsandhayes.com

www.bettsandhayes.com

 

Michael Drazan

(952) 448-4220

544 Bavaria Lane

Chaska, MN 55318

mike@dha-cpa.com

www.dha-cpa.com

We provide customized services for individuals and businesses in the area of taxation, planning, accounting and business advistory.

Eric R. Nelson, CPA LLC

(952) 405-9054

6409 City West Parkway, Suite 103

Eden Prairie, MN, 55344

eric@erncpa.com

www.erncpa.com

 

 

“Success You Can Measure”

Helping small businesses put their tax and accounting worries behind them. Large firm capabilities at small firm prices.

LDK Tax & Accounting

Lynn Karasch, CPA

(763) 413-3090

Serving the Twin Cities Area

lynn@ldkaccounting.com

ldkaccounting.com

 

Ricker & Associates CPA’s

Pam Ricker, CPA

12800 Industrial Park Blvd., Suite 100

Plymouth, MN 55441

(763) 553-9800 x21

pam@rickercpa.com

www.rrickercpa.com

A CPA firm that provides expert Quickbooks assistance including setup, training and bookkeeping. We also provide tax planning and preparation.

Robert Riggs, CPA

7600 Parklawn Ave., Suite 420

Edina, MN 55435

(763) 231-1220

rgriggs@pro-ns.net

www.afsb.net/rgriggs

 

We help you set-up and maintain your Quickbooks system as needed: monthly or quarterly, and at year end.

 

 

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Michele Jensrud

100 Washington Ave So., Suite 1600

Mineapolis, MN 55401-2154

(612) 332-9374

mjensrud@sdkcpa.com

www.sdkcpa.com

At SDK, we have an advanced Certified Pro Advisor assisting companies with set-up, training, improving efficiencies and ongoing support.

 

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TLC Business Services

Sharol J. Lehnertz, E.A.

(952) 948-1105

8200 Humboldt Ave S., Suite 3101

Bloomington, MN 55431

grow@tlcfinancial.com

www.tlcfinancial.com

 

Take 50% OFF! your 2010 business tax return 1120, 1120(S), LLC, Schedule C with this ad if: Your business began in 2010. We have ALL of your tax info by Feb. 1. We will help you get it right the first time and keep the IRS away from your door.

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Associations

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Your First Meeting is Free

(612) 721-4BIZ

office@USAMicroBiz.org

www.USAMicroBiz.org

 

AAM offers programs, services and strategic
alliances that directly contribute to your success. Your first meeting is free! Check us out:
www.USAMicroBiz.org

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Banking

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Paul Flood

(612) 782-2822

Serving the Twin Cities

pwflood@bremer.com

bremer.com

Bremer Bank can help you move your business forward. Choose an active and responsive banking partner with expertise, deep financial resources and broad capabilities.

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Wells Fargo Banking Services

Robin Carlisle

(612) 667-8958

“Serving the Northern Twin Cities”

Robin.G.Carlisle@wellsfargo.com

 

Wells Fargo forms relationships with small business owners to connect them with financial products and services to help them succeed financially.

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Wells Fargo Banking Services

Lina Bryants

(612) 316-2040

“Serving the Southern and

Metro Twin Cities”

Lina.Bryants@wellsfargo.com

 

Wells Fargo forms relationships with small business owners to connect them with financial products and services to help them succeed financially.

 

 

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Bookkeeping

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Accounting & Bookkeeping Services

Jennifer Heifort

(651) 324-2273

11336 Xavier Road South

Bloomington, MN 55437

jheifort@fiscalfoundations.com

www.fiscalfoundations.com

 

Offering onsite and offsite bookkeeping, custom setup and training services at reasonable rates since 1994! Offices throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Serving the Twin Cities

(952) 858-5599

3050 Metro Drive, Suite 200

Bloomington, MN 55425

info@ProBookSolutions.com

www.ProBookSolutions.com

Outstanding customer service, phone support,
Free yourself to focus on your business. Our Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisors will handle your bookkeeping efficiently, cost effectively. Onsite or offsite, PC or Apple. Peachtree also supported.

 

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Business Resources

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Bremer Bank Building

8800 Hwy 7 - Suite 103

St. Louis Park, MN 55426

(952) 938-4570

minneapolis@score-mn.org

www.scorempls.org

 

SCORE is a resource partner with the SBA and provides no cost and valuable consulting services plus low cost workshops for small businesses.

 

 

 

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Business Resources

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Paul Muchulas

(952) 935-1797

5200 Willson Rd., Suite 150

Edina, MN 55424

paul@connecttobuy.com

www.connecttobuy.com

A fast and easy way for business people in the Twin Cities to research reputable local vendors and connect with them to purchase the business products and services they need to run their business.

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Caterforless

Evangeline Stacy

(612) 554-580324

"Serving the Twin Cities"

vangies@caterforless.com

www.caterforless.com

A fast and easy way for business people in the Twin Cities to research reputable local vendors and connect with them to purchase the business products and services they need to run their business.

 

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Chambers of Commerce

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Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce Center

401 N. Robert Street, Suite 150

Saint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 223-5000

info@saintpaulchamber.com

www.saintpaulchamber.com

 

The Chamber is a premier business association providing growth-oriented benefits and services to nearly 2,000 member companies across the Twin Cities. What will the Chamber do for my business? Provide valuable opportunities to expand your business.

 

 

 

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Ruthe Batulis

(651) 452-9872

1121 Town Centre Dr., Suite 102

Eagan, MN 55123

rbatulis@dcrchamber.com

www.dcrchamber.com

 

DCR Chamber gives your business an edge, connecting local business leaders & enhancing regional business success through advocacy, innovation, influence.

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Jacqui Sauter

10700 Old County Rd. 15, Suite 170

Plymouth, MN 55441

(763) 450-2228

jacqui@twinwest.com

www.twinwest.com

 

Join 1,000 other businesses and 3,000 business leaders who make up the voice of business in the 10 cities within our footprint and beyond.

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Communications Services

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Jeff Ferrazzo

Regional Development Director – MN

(612) 293-5013

“Serving the Twin Cities”

jferrazzo@constantcontact.com

www.constantcontact.com

For upcoming seminars go to:
www.constantcontact.com/local/minnesota/index.jsp
Helping small businesses grow through Email Marketing, Event Marketing & Online Surveys.
Try us free for 60 days.

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Computer Solutions

 

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Big G Tech Support, LLC

Gerald Ben-Ami

New Hope, MN 55428

(763) 390-1317

contactus@bgtsllc.com

www.BGTSLLC.com

“When You think “I.T.” - THINK BIG G.”
PC Repair/Maintenance to Managed IT Solutions.Hardware/Software Reseller. DBE/CERT Certified.

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IVDesk

Randy Olson

(612) 605-9677

sales@ivdesk.com

www.ivdesk.com

IVDesk — a complete, hosted IT solution for your business. 24x7 Support, Work from everywhere. Low monthly fees. Remarkable service.

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TeamLogic IT

Timothy Johnson

3101 Old Highway 8, Suite 204

Roseville, MN 55113

(651) 633-6354

roseville@teamlogicit.com

www.teamlogicit.com/roseville

 

“Taking the Worry out of Your Technology.” Free initial consultation and analysis. Proactive diagnostics, data and network protection, installation, repair.

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Ben Lavine

2515 White Bear Ave., Suite 108

Maplewood, MN 55109-5159

(800) 816-3960

blavine@tcsforyou.com

www.tcsforyou.com

~We’re your one-stop shop
for all IT issues. 24/7 service~

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Contact Management

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Softech Solutions LLC

Jill Gibson Blyth

(612) 309-5709

jill@softechsolutionsllc.com

www.SoftechSolutionsllc.com

Blend smart business process planning and client follow-up approaches with the best sales database technology and grow your business beyond expectations.

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Credit Unions

Hiway Federal Credit Union

111 Empire Drive

St. Paul, MN 55103

(651) 291-1515

hiway.org

At Hiway, we’re committed to understanding your business and providing a full line of cost-effective solutions and expert advice to help your business succeed. Call or visit us online today.

 

 

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Direct Mail

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Paul Kellum

Director of Business Development

(651) 454-4511 ext. 2

2915 Commers Drive, Suite 1000

Eagan, MN 55121

pkellum@capitoldirect.com

www.capitoldirect.com

Helping Your Business Attract New Customers With Direct Mail. List Acquisition, Database Management, Creative Design, Printing and Dramatic Postage Savings! Freeing you to focus on your new business since 1992!

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Financial / Credit

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ArgosRisk Online

info@argosrisk.com

www.argosrisk.com

Argos Risk Online delivers businesses easy, actionable and affordable tools to monitor the financial health of customers, suppliers and competitors.

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Insurance

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Ben Bina Agency, Inc

Ben Bina

Serving the Twin Cities

(763) 434-0215

bbina@amfam.com

www.benbina.com

 

The Ben Bina Agency works with business owners to protect assets and future earnings. We view the opportunity to be of service as a relationship built through trust and communication.

Sherman Insurance Agency

Peter J. Lobe, CIC

120 BridgePoint Way, Suite C

South St. Paul, MN 55075

(651) 451-1758

pete@shermanins.com

 

Established independent agency representing various insurance companies. We specialize in General/ Professional Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Employment Practices Liability, and other needed coverages.

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Law

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Godfread Law Firm P.C.

Paul Godfread

100 South Fifth Street, Suite 1900

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(612) 284-7325

paul@godfreadlaw.com

www.godfreadlaw.com

We work with businesses to protect their brands, ideas and reputations.Trademark, Copyright,
e-Commerce, Licensing, Business and Commercial.

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Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC

10400 Viking Drive

Eden Prairie, MN 55344

(952) 941-4005

info@hjlawfirm.com

www.hjlawfirm.com

Business Lawyers Who Know Business - Providing businesses and entrepreneurs with the legal counsel necessary for their successful growth, operation and protection.

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Mansfield Tanick & Cohen, P.A.

Business INCubation Center

1700 U.S. Bank Plaza South

220 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(612) 339-4295

jobrien@mansfieldtanick.com

www.mansfieldtanick.com

 

A comprehensive program for fostering businesses through their formative years.

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Stephen Ringquist, Esq.

Business Lawyer(763) 424-8811

8525 Edinbrook Crossing, Suite 201

Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

smr@jspattorneys.com

www.jspattorneys.com

We provide counsel to small business clients and assist them with the formation of their business organization.

 

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Moore, Costello & Hart, P.L.L.P.

55 East Fifth Street, Suite 1400

Saint Paul, MN 55101

651) 227-7683

www.mchlaw.com

 

Moore, Costello & Hart is a recognized leader in serving as corporate counsel to Minnesota closely held business entities, providing advice in formation, financing, employment, intellectual property, and real estate matters.

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Daniel Reiff

(651) 636-6784

danielreiff@reifflawoffice.com

www.reifflawoffice.com

With offices in Bloomington, Edina, St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, and Woodbury. Sound legal counsel to protect your business, family, assets, and future.

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Thompson Patent Law Offices PC

Craige Thompson, Patent Attorney

(952) 255-9558

“Serving the Twin Cities”

craige@thompsonpatentlaw.com

www.thompsonpantentlaw.com

 

We partner with clients to build tremendous business value through our IP Services: Patents; Trademarks; Trade Secrets; Agreements; IP Audits; Competitor Monitoring; Litigation Avoidance.

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Megan M. Ruwe

(612) 604-6711

Serving the Twin Cities

mruwe@winthrop.com

www.winthrop.com

Winthrop & Weinstine attorneys represent entrepreneurs and rapidly growing private and public companies. Our mission is to help fuel the growth of great enterprises.

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Logos / Business Cards

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Kimberly Kleis

7512 Lyndale Avenue South

Richfield, MN 55423

(612) 396-7992

Fax: (612) 216-1382

kkleis@graphixpartner.com

Does your business need a new look?
Introductory Offer: FREE Design Consultation and 500 FULL COLOR BUSINESS CARDS for $34.
— Graphic Design Resources —

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Marketing Consultants

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Jason Lardy

(612) 940-3984

jlardy@nomad-marketing.com

www.nomad-marketing.com

Build your business, not your head count! Nomad Marketing offers thoughtful, creative strategic and tactical marketing support for small businesses.

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Merchant Services

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Evolve Systems

Tyler Emmert

County Road B2 West, Suite 101

Roseville, MN 55113

(651) 556-4633

tyler@evolve-systems.com

www.evolve-systems.com

At Evolve Systems we work with small- and medium-sized businesses who are challenged by the process and security of accepting credit cards. We help them utilize technology to cut costs and improve efficiency.

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Wells Fargo Merchant Services

Kristin Charlson

(612) 667-4098

“Serving the Twin Cities”

Kristin.R.Charlson@wellsfargo.com

Wells Fargo Merchant Services is a leader in electronic payment services, providing processing for credit and debit cards, gift cards and other payment services for any sized business.

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Office Space

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701 - 4th Avenue South, Suite 500

Minneapolis, MN 55415

 

Recognized as “Best of the Recession” by Twin Cities Business Magazine, 701 Executive Suites’ “Try Before You Buy” program offers beautiful office space without a long-term lease. Visit www.701executivesuites.com to learn more, or call Melody at 612-337-9000 to setup a tour. For more information, email melody@701executivesuites.com.

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Executive Suites of Minnesota

Janis Nelson

(952) 851-5555

Edina, St. Louis Park, Woodbury,

IDS/Downtown Minneapolis

janis@exsmn.com

www.exsmn.com

Offices starting at $600/month. Professional executive office space with receptionist support/admin. services, conf. rooms, high-speed Internet. Flexible lease terms. Virtual office packages starting at $50/month.

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JGM Properties

Elias J. Russell

(612) 290-1037

elir@jgmproperties.com

www.jgmproperties.com

Office / Warehouse / Retail Space
Single person offices from $275 a month. Conference rooms, indoor parking, FREE wifi. Startup specialists.10 Metro Locations. Come grow with us.

 

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St. Louis Park / Bloomington

Edina / Minneapolis Warehouse District

(612) 349-2702

sales@officenters.com

www.officenters.com

Private offices and virtual plans, including phone and mail services. Conference and meeting rooms. Pay only for what you need, when you need it. It’s a smart way to GROW your business.

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Yorktown Offices

Debi Geiwitz

(952) 921-3300

7101 York Ave. So., Suite 100

Edina, MN 55435

dgeiwitz@yorktownoffices.com
www.yorktownoffices.com

Skylit courtyard with lots of natural light. 105 - 1225 sf starting at $400/month. Conference room, T1, flexible terms, on-site management. New start-up or existing business...we can help.

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Office Space / Virtual

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Work Virtually Anywhere Under the Sun

Call Lori at (612) 373-7070

www.virtualofficenters.com

Smart/economical solutions for those who work at home. Choose from an array of services: mailing address, live phone answering, conference and meeting rooms, etc. Packages start at $60/month.

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Payroll Services

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Integrated Compensation Systems, Inc.

380 E. Lafayette Frontage Rd., Suite 110

St. Paul, MN 55107

(651) 259-4260

payroll@icomppayroll.com

www.icomppayroll.com

Providing personalized Payroll and Human Resource services for small to medium sized businesses throughout Minnesota since 1993. Call us today!

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Spruce Valley Payroll & Services

Bernie Schwab

P.O Box 39

Farmington, MN 55337

(952) 894-6282

bernie@svpayroll.com

http://www.svpayroll.com

We specialize in affordable full-featured payroll services for new and small businesses. You’re never too small for professional payroll.

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Wells Fargo Business Payroll Services
“Full Service Payroll from a Full Service Bank”

Drew Davis

Wells Fargo Business Payroll

(612) 316-2212

drew.davis@wellsfargo.com

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Let us handle your payroll needs while you focus on growing your business. Visit any Wells Fargo location for details.

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Telecommunications

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Comcast Business Class

(952) 285-2324

MN_BusinessServices@cable.comcast.com

www.comcast.com/business

Turn your office on with Comcast Business Class Voice, Internet and TV. Our services include Microsoft® Outlook email and Norton® security- plus 24/7 business-level support!

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Web Developers

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Dave Meyer

Sites YOU Can Update!

(612) 293-9323

dave.meyer@bizzyweb.com

facebook.com/BizzyWeb

Websites, Facebook Pages, Twitter, LinkedIn
and SEO Updates - All with One Click! Visit
bizzyweb.com for a video on what we do.

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Joe Mendoza

Serving the Twin Cities

(651) 560-3045

joe@jmjwebsitedesign.com

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JMJ Website Design specializes in working with small and medium sized businesses to establish a professional web presence at an affordable cost.

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