Resources
Operation
Keep your business healthy and sustained.
So you have your business up and running, but you're finding that day to day operation is challenging. We have compiled some resources below that can guide you as you discover how to best manage the operation of your business!
- Hello Alice - National
- Hello Alice measures the financial health of your business and can provide reports on current financial health and develop tailored growth plans for your business.
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Offers grants and low-interest loans to businesses getting started, in operation, or looking to expand.
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- Beacon School of Business- Coyote Biz Consulting course - USD - State
- The Coyote Business Consulting group is an experiential course experience offered during the fall and spring academic semesters through USD's Beacom School of Business. For information on how the Coyote Business Consulting club can assist your business visit their site for the semester cycle schedule and contact information.
- SDSU Extension - State
- South Dakota State University's Extension program offers programs aimed at supporting small businesses and local communities. For program and contact information visit their website.
- SD Consumer Protection - State
- The South Dakota Division of Consumer Protection is a resource for important consumer infomration. The Division provides resources related to fraud, deception, misleading, or false business dealings and will investigate any consumer complaints.
- Brookings Area Entrepreneurs - Local
- Connect with Brookings area local entrepreneurs and founders via this Facebook group.
- SD Center for Enterprise Opportunity Women’s Business Centers - SBA - State
- The SD CEO East (Sioux Falls) and West (Spearfish) Women’s Business Centers provide training and free one-on-one business advising services, empowering women to launch and grow their business.
- Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) of the Dakotas - SBA - State
- The VBOC of the Dakotas provides training and one-on-one business advising to active duty, all- era veterans, and military spouses throughout both Dakotas.
- SD Retailers Association - State
- Through the support of over 4,000 members, the South Dakota Retailers Association fosters success and profitability in retail, hospitality, grocery, trades, and e-commerce. Visit their site for retail business specific information, educational opportunities, and resources.
- Vendors Booths - Farmers Market - Local
- Check out the Brookings Farmers Market website for information on how to be a vendor and what rules and policies you need to know.
- LinkedIn Learning - National
- Go on a self-guided learning experience and gain new skills through LinkedIn Learning. The online resource is a skill-building solution that empowers employees to develop skills to help in their personal and professional growth.
- Co.Series - US Chamber - National
- CO— Start. Run. Grow. is a virtual series of discussions with experts and businesses at every stage of growth, aimed at helping viewers gain the skills they need to achieve their goals. Each episode will cover a different topic of importance to business owners of all sizes, and provide ideas and strategies for growing your business. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
- Whiz Bang Retail Training - National
- WhizBang! Retail Training helps retailers of all sizes build great stores. The organization strives to have an ever-increasing positive impact on independent retailers everywhere so they can run better businesses and live better lives. Visit their website for products, courses, and events.
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