Links to Business start up resources

Northeast Entrepreneur Fund - A nonprofit organization helping people develop their business ideas for starting, stabilizing, or expanding small businesses offering individual consulting, classroom training, and financing.

University of Minnesota, Duluth Center for Economic Development (UMD CED) - Supporting the growth, diversification, and stability of northeastern Minnesota's economy. Offering free counseling to private sector businesses, training that will help you operate your business more efficiently, start a business, or advance your career and accessibility to a business and economic research library.

Small Business Development Center - Provides high quality management and technical assistance to small business owners and prospective owners in northeastern Minnesota.

The James J. Hill Business Reference Library - Is one of the most comprehensive business libraries in the country. It offers practical business information, in-depth market and industry research and analysis, and business planning assistance.

Fraudtracks - A regional business fraud alert network and information source for businesses and consumers.

Start up Journal by the Wall Street Journal - Starting your own business or buying a franchise is tough, even in a strong economy. You'll have to research the market, secure financing, open a shop, hire employees, and run the enterprise. StartupJournal can help. Our content comes from the powerful editorial resources of The Wall Street Journal, the world's leading business publication, as well as WSJ.com, industry experts and StartupJournal's editorial team.