Online Business Education
The Small Business Administration offers the Ascent online learning platform. The free program offers information on a variety of subjects of interest to entrepreneurs, including marketing, human resources, financial management and performance, and accessing debt and equity capital. It can be accessed anytime by creating an account or using as a guest. The program is women-focused.
Helpful Links
- Small Business Development Center – Moorhead
- TG/ED/VO Small Business Procurement Program
- MinnesotaWorks
- View The “Inventory Of Economic Development Programs,” On The Minnesota Department Of Employment And Economic Development Website
(Publications are listed in alphabetical order.) - Minnesota State Community and Technical College Business Program
- Minnesota Shares New Federal Reporting Requirements for Business
- SCORE Prairie and Lakes
Women In Business
A growing number of small business owners and executives are women, doing business in their own way. The number and growth rate of women-owned and controlled businesses has significantly outpaced that of all businesses.
The Freeport-McMoran Foundation and its partners, Thunderbird School of Global Management and Bluedrop Performance Learning, offer a free online curriculum called “DreamBuilder: The Women’s Business Creator.” Thoughtful participation results in a business plan for the student. Those who are on the fast track can register for DreamBuilder, and then select “Financing Your Dream,” a shorter program on access to capital.
View these videos for tips on registering for and using the program, including important information on technical requirements. Then, get started by clicking the button below.
The Small Business Administration certifies Woman Business Enterprises (WBEs) and others for government contracting purposes. Business owners can self-certify through the SBA website, or they can work with third-party certifiers, including the National Women Business Owners Corporation, the US Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
SBA also offers its own free learning platform for women entrepreneurs, Ascent.
