Consultation Services
Our consultants field all kinds of inquiries, ranging from basic process questions (What form do I need to file, where do I get it, and with whom do I file it?) to addressing far more complex regulatory, financial, managerial, business structure and other questions.
Contact one of our consultants:
Government Contracting/Procurement/Purchasing Contacts
State of Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Administration: Materials Management Division
Vendors interested in doing business with the state of Minnesota must register through the Supplier Portal, which is part of the state's new accounting and procurement system.
Federal Government
Metropolitan Economic Development Association (MEDA)
MEDA hosts the Minnesota Procurement Technical Assistance Center (MN PTAC) that helps all Minnesota businesses pursue government procurement opportunities. MN PTAC offers specialized support for Women, Veteran, and HUB Zone businesses.
Guidebooks
Far from generic advice, our business guidebooks are written specifically for companies that will be doing business in Minnesota and operating under Minnesota laws and regulations.
Our Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota is the most comprehensive reference of its kind and a must read for anyone contemplating the startup or purchase of an existing business.
Our other in-depth guidebooks are produced in collaboration with major Minnesota law firms and subject matter experts on such topics as employment law, Internet commerce, securities offerings, franchising, debt financing, loan documentation, and intellectual property protection.
Guidebooks may be viewed and downloaded online. Print and electronic versions on CD maybe ordered free of charge.
Here are our current offerings:
A Guide to Starting A Business in Minnesota (35th Edition, January 2017)
Also available on CD.
An Employer’s Guide to Employment Law Issues in Minnesota (13th Edition, Spring 2016)
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Lindquist & Vennum LLP). Available only on CD.
A Legal Guide To Privacy and Data Security (2017)
(A collaboration with the law firm Gray Plant Mooty). Available only on CD.
A Legal Guide to the Use of Social Media in the Workplace (July 2013)
(A collaboration with the law firm Gray Plant Mooty). Also available on CD.
A Legal Guide To Technology Transactions (April 2012)
(A collaborative effort with the law firm Gray Plant Mooty). Also available on CD.
First Considerations In Starting A Family Child Care Business (2017) Also available on CD.
Minnesota Adopts New Limited Liability Company (LLC) Act
Single Member Limited Liability Company (SMLLC)
Minnesota's Angel Tax Credit - Small Corporate Offering Registration (SCOR) Revised November 2016
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren Ltd.). Also available on CD.
A Guide to Intellectual Property Protection (13th Edition, October 2015)
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Merchant & Gould P.C.). Also available on CD.
Loan Documentation: An Introduction for Small Businesses
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Krass Monroe, P.A.). Available only on CD.
Raising Capital: Securities Law and Business Considerations (7th Edition July 2016).
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Fox Rothschild LLP). Also available on CD.
A Legal Guide to the Internet (7th Edition, April 2016)
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Merchant & Gould P.C.). Also available on CD.
An Introduction to Franchising (3rd Edition, January 2008)
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Briggs and Morgan, P.A.). Available only on CD.
A Guide to Biotechnology Finance (1st Edition, August 2005)
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Lindquist & Vennum LLP). Available only on CD.
A Guide to Biotechnology Finance - 2009 Supplement
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Lindquist & Vennum LLP). Available only on CD.
Why and How to Conduct a Human Resources Audit in Minnesota
(A collaborative effort with the law firm of Rider, Bennett, Egan & Arundel, LLP). Available only on CD.
Small Business Notes Newsletter
Small Business Notes is a monthly newsletter that provides timely, accurate and useful information on topics of interest to small businesses in Minnesota.
Select the links below to view, download and print current and past issues.
July 2017
Congress Takes Testimony on Joint Employer Standards
First Decision in Lawsuit on Website Accessibility Under Federal Americans With Disabilities Act
May 2017
U.S. Supreme Court Decision May Work to Restrain "Patent Trolls"
February 2017
Federal Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Issues Guidance to Federal Agencies on Implementing January 30, 2017 Executive Order on Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs
January 2017
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill Amending Regulation D to Allow for Road Shows and Demo Days Without Running Afoul of Prohibition on General Solicitation
October 2016
U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Adopts New Rules Amending Regulation D and Intrastate Offerings
September 2016
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Adoption of Final Rule Requiring Paid Sick Leave for Employees of Federal Contractors
July-August 2016
U.S. Securities Exchange Commission Prevails in Litigation by States on Regulation A+ Securities Offerings
June 2016
Minnesota Department of Commerce Publishes Adopted Permanent Rules Regulating MNvest Crowdfunding Securities Offerings
Small Business Prevails in Government Procurement Case Before U.S. Supreme Court
May 2016
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Separation of Functionality and Decoration for Copyright Purposes
March 2016
Will There Be A Reconsideration of State Sales Tax Collection by Out-Of-State Vendors?
February 2016
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument on Contract Set-Aside for Veterans
January 2016
Securities and Exchange Commission Releases Report With Recommendations for Changes to Definition of Accredited Investor
