CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS

NextStage business advisors provide individual and small group consulting for Minneapolis entrepreneurs at every stage of business development.

NextStage partners with Minneapolis Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) to provide business advising and financing for entrepreneurs who are ready to thrive at every stage of business development.

Still in the planning stage?

For new entrepreneurs, NextStage

can help you:

Ready to Start?

For entrepreneurs ready to take concrete steps toward starting their business, NextStage is here to:

Help you select an appropriate entity type and register your business
Assist with licensing and compliance questions
Review the requirements for your business to become an employer
Provide support to set up an accounting system
Offer direct financing at competitive rates for start-up costs, inventory, equipment and working capital

Ready for the next level?

For established businesses looking to grow, NextStage will partner with you to:

Build revenue, manage costs and cash flow, add employees and/or expand operations
Secure capital, including assisting with application materials and referrals for:
- Direct financing
- Access to state and local financing programs
- Subordinate lending

NextStage offers in-person and virtual meetings Monday-Friday by appointment.

Contact a Business Advisor at mpls@nextstagemn.org for more information, or to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment.