01 Business Skills Training
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Business Planning: Learn to chart your course for starting, growing, or expanding your business.
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Managing Budgets and Financial Planning: Master the flow of money to control your business's fate.
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Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate financial records to qualify for loans and grants.
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Minority Business Certification: Gain certifications to secure government and corporate contracts.
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Marketing and Branding: Attract and retain customers with effective marketing strategies.
02 Technical Assistance
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One-on-One Support: Personalized guidance to address your specific business needs.
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Compliance Assistance: Navigate city and health department codes.
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Tax Filing and Recordkeeping: Ensure your business maintains proper documentation.
03 Financial Assistance
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Community Lenders: Access funding from local lenders dedicated to small businesses.
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Federal Financial Support: Obtain assistance from the Small Business Administration and other federal agencies.
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State Funding: Benefit from programs offered by the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
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Local Funding: Explore financial opportunities through city and county programs.
Check your eligibility
for financial assistance
Complete our short questionnaire to find out if you qualify for loans and grants. Our team will review your information and get in touch with you to discuss the next steps.
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Start Your Eligibility Check
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Find Out If You Qualify
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Begin Your Application Process
Why Choose YoBizMo?
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Tailored Support: Programs available in Hmong, Karen, Lao, and Vietnamese.
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Proven Track Record: Supporting Asian small businesses for over a decade.
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Collaborative Approach: Working closely with the Asian Economic Development Association.
YOBIZMO is a collaborative of Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA), a nonprofit.
Join Our Community
Engage with fellow entrepreneurs, share your experiences, and gain valuable insights by following us on social media. Use our hashtag #YoBizMo to stay updated and connect with like-minded business owners.
Supported by Ramsey County and Saint Paul through the American Rescue Plan Act.