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A Family-Crafted Recipe Turned Small Business  

A Family-Crafted Recipe Turned Small Business  

Udofot Beer and Beverage Co is a family-owned small business located in Richfield, MN. Their product, Udofot Global Premium Lager Beer, has a golden color with light aromas of malt and grain and pairs well with medium to sharp cheeses, steaks, spicy sausages, grilled vegetables, and robust pasta dishes.   Michael Udofot, the founder and owner […]

Financing Accelerates Growth for Minnesota Wellness Center 

Financing Accelerates Growth for Minnesota Wellness Center 

Located in Richfield, MN, Body Techs Rx Wellness and Rehab Center specializes in holistic healing, proactive and recovery care. They offer a range of services including cryotherapy, red light therapy, body sculpting, massage therapy, chiropractic work, and more.   “Most people come to us because they’re in pain,” said Travis Pioske, the owner of Body Techs.    […]

Financing Helps Automotive Entrepreneur Follow Family Footsteps

Financing Helps Automotive Entrepreneur Follow Family Footsteps

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Javier Vargas spent childhood summers working with his family in their autobody repair shops. And after more than 25 years of working in the industry, he can now say he is the proud owner of his own small business: ProColor Collision Escondido. In 2020, Vargas began working for […]

Newcomers Bring New Dining Experience to Myrtle Beach

Newcomers Bring New Dining Experience to Myrtle Beach

As newcomers to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Linda Lee and Sung Chun noticed there seemed to be a lack of Asian cuisine in the area. So, the longtime family friends decided to take action and open their own Korean-style restaurant: Mura Bar and Bakery.  Finding Small Business Financing  Lee and Chun had the vision, but […]

5 Tips for Picking the Best Business Location

5 Tips for Picking the Best Business Location

Whether you’re renting or buying, location is key when selecting a property for your business. Where you decide to set up shop can impact both the immediate and long-term success of your business. It’s a process that requires due diligence, patience, and a solid understanding of your business needs. There are a lot of things […]

IT Business Finds Financing Solution with Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund

IT Business Finds Financing Solution with Minnesota Inclusive Growth Fund

Raghu Chejarla was first exposed to entrepreneurship while working at his father’s pharmaceutical business in India. As he followed his own path, it led him to the U.S. where he began a successful career in engineering. But when they were getting ready to have children, Raghu and his wife decided it was time to start […]

Automotive Technician Shifts Gears Toward Entrepreneurship

Automotive Technician Shifts Gears Toward Entrepreneurship

Jason Faylor started his career as an automotive technician in the Denver metro area 25 years ago doing oil changes. As time went on, he enhanced his skillset and moved up the ranks to become a lead technician and shop manager. After mastering his trade, the next logical step was to own his own repair […]

5 Ideas to Make Your Small Business More Environmentally Friendly 

5 Ideas to Make Your Small Business More Environmentally Friendly 

Let’s face it – many of us spend a lot of our time in the workplace. That means this space can have a strong connection to the impact we have on the environment.   By being conscious about business practices and procedures, you can help reduce the carbon footprint of you and your employees. And though […]