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Examples of Technical Assistance Provided • Marketing — brainstorm ways to increase sales and business exposure, look at offering other services, increase presence on line and social media avenues. • Professional Referrals (Accountants, Bookkeepers, Legal/Law, Insurance, Banks) • Strategic Planning • General Business Planning for Start-ups (I send lots of information/resources to startups.) • Financial Loan Assistance/Qualification Review • Review of Financial Reports/Analysis of Financial Health of Business • Human Resources/Employment/Job Description Comments/Notes: 1. Anoka County continues to pay for the Open To Business program through 2016, so there is no cost to the cities this coming year. I only ask that the cities continue to advertise on a regular basis. The word is getting out but only if we keep communication ongoing; city newsletters and utility bill inserts provide the best advertising coverage. 1. Below are options for advertising; some cities use multiple avenues and rotate different types each quarter: • city reader boards — a short message the day I'm at the city, or message prior to my arrival • hand out brochure/note with home occupation permits • city inspectors could handout my card/brochure - if large expenses are uncovered to repair commercial buildings and/or bring up to code, we might be able to provide a loan • utility bill inserts — short message insert or note on bills • cable TV spots • letters/notices mailed to all businesses in city • city websites — info under business resource section • city business events — I can provide info or attend • city newsletters — a small piece in every newsletter works great Funding Source: Recommendation: Action: No file(s) attached. Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 02/11/2016 04:26 PM Form Started By: Patrick Brama Started On: 02/10/2016 08:57 AM Final Approval Date: 02/11/2016