What we’re about
This group is dedicated to starting, running and growing your independent business/career.
We are independent businesspeople and there are over 38.2 million adult Americans of all ages, skills, and income levels. This includes: consultants, freelancers, contractors, solopreneurs, microbusiness owners, temporary or on-call workers—who regularly work independently to build businesses, develop their careers, pursue passions, and/or supplement their incomes. This group is to provide opportunities to learn from one-another.
As the economy regains its footing in 2021 and beyond, independent workers will return to strong growth as they did in the aftermath of the last recession.
Who are independents? We include:
• Millennials - who are growing into prominence as drivers of independent work and the largest cohort in the workforce.
• Baby Boomers - who continue to work well past traditional retirement age and show no signs of departing from the independent path.
• Gen Z - who are developing into one of the most entrepreneurial generations ever.
We offer free webinars, networking, facilitated discussions and more to build our community.
All sessions will be via Zoom until meeting in-person is possible again.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Navigate Your Startup Journey: From Idea to Business PlanNeeds location
Thinking about launching a business? You don't always need a large formal business plan right away. However, a clear roadmap is invaluable for figuring out the practicalities and viability of your product or service.
When you're ready to look for potential investments or partnerships, a well-structured plan will become a necessary tool.
In this in-person workshop, we'll equip you with a practical and efficient approach to business plans.
First, we'll use a Business Opportunity Matrix to assess the viability of your product or service. From there, we'll dive into crafting a lean business plan – a streamlined strategy built on real-world feedback.
You'll learn how to design a lean plan based on these core principles:
- Determine Your Vision: Clearly define your business identity and the unique value proposition you offer your customers.
- Know Your Customer: Identify your ideal target market – who they are, where they are, and the potential size of this audience.
- Chart Your Course: Develop a practical action plan outlining your initial steps and how you'll track your progress.
Who is this workshop for?
- Aspiring entrepreneurs ready to evaluate and plan their business ideas.
- Early-stage startups seeking a focused and efficient planning methodology.
- Anyone looking for a practical alternative to time-consuming, traditional business plans.Stop wondering and start planning with clarity and purpose. Join us and learn how to take the initial steps to set you up for business success!
Register by clicking this LINK.
MBMentors is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to helping small businesses owners, freelancers, side-hustlers, and entrepreneurs throughout Minnesota. 100% FREE services include 1:1 coaching, business plan development and over 30 different webinars.
Need assistance with your business? Check us out at MBMentors.
- FREE WEBINAR! Double Your SalesNeeds location
To get the Zoom link for this webinar, you must pre-register using this LINK.
This session will help attendees learn how to create a growth roadmap that starts them on a path to doubling their business revenue.
We will cover essential building blocks, including:
- Growth Acceleration Formula
- Customer Value Journey
- Buyer Persona
- Results Scorecard
Attendees can also receive free tools to help them get started.
MBMentors is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to helping small businesses owners, freelancers, side-hustlers, and entrepreneurs throughout Minnesota. 100% FREE services include 1:1 coaching, business plan development and over 30 different webinars.
Need assistance with your business? Check us out at MBMentors.
