Launch, Grow, and Scale
Each phase of the 10K BBP meets owners where they are. Launch and Grow may run as cohorts or pathways depending on the season; enrollment links appear only when a cohort is open.
01
Launch
For early-stage owners who want help with business management, marketing and branding, legal, and accounting.
03
Scale
For established owners with recurring profit who want to grow revenue, hire, and compete for larger contracts.
Workshops and Technical Assistance
Focused training tracks help owners build specific capabilities. Track names follow the MBCC brief; schedules and full descriptions will come from MBCC.
Financial Fitness
Bookkeeping, cash flow, and financial readiness for lenders and buyers.
HR Essentials
Hiring, HR policies, and people practices for growing teams.
Certified to Compete
Supplier certification and readiness to win contracts.
Technical Assistance
One-on-one help from coaches and mentors who understand your stage.
3Ps: Pitch, Position, Promote
Sharpen your pitch, position your brand, and promote your business.
Legal Matters
Business structure, contracts, and the legal basics every owner should know.
See the programs in action
Short videos from MBCC cohorts and workshops show what participants learn and how coaches support them.
Program
The 10K BBP
Program overview
Program
Launch It Cohort
Cohort highlights
Program
3Ps Series
Workshop recap
Program
Financial Fitness
Program recap
Starting from scratch?
These step-by-step guides walk through writing a plan, choosing a structure, and registering your business with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
How to Start a Business
Three simple steps: write a business plan, choose a business type, and register.
How to Register Your Business
The eight-step online filing process with the Minnesota Secretary of State.