Help for small businesses

Our Business Technical Assistance Program (BTAP) supports our City's small businesses.

BTAP consulting services

You can get up to 50 hours of no-cost consulting services to help grow your business. BTAP consultants can help you in areas such as:

  • Developing business, financial, and marketing plans
  • Meeting business licensing requirements
  • Preparing legal documents
  • Conducting day-to-day business operations

More than 25 experienced service providers are part of the BTAP network. The speak different languages, and have different kinds of expertise.

Find a consultant that works for you

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Small business guides

Our guides tell you what you need to know to operate a small business in Minneapolis.

Contact us

Small Business Team

Community Planning & Economic Development

Phone

612-673-2499

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 320
Minneapolis, MN 55415