Hello and thanks for your interest in Boot Camp!

You’ve reached the application page.  Read the introduction below and complete the questions to apply. 

Open to Business is a program of the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers which provides free and confidential business advice, resources, and access to capital for startup and existing businesses in the Twin Cities and the surrounding region.  Open to Business is made possible through partnerships with participating cities and counties. 

Business Boot Camp is a program of Open to Business designed specifically for our existing business clients.  This is an invitation-based program where applicants are invited to apply by their Business Advisor. 
New to Open to Business and want to connect with an Advisor?  We want to hear from you!  Email info@mccdmn.org before completing this application.  

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* 1. Tell us your name, business name, and how to contact you.

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* 2. Business Boot Camp is an invitation-based program where applicants are invited to apply by their Business Advisor.  Which Business Advisor(s) recommended that you complete this application?

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* 3. How did you hear about Business Boot Camp / Open to Business?

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* 4. Tell us about your business.

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* 5. What was the gross revenue (total sales) for the business in 2020?

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* 6. Describe the top strengths of the business.

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* 7. Describe the top challenges of the business.

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* 8. Describe the top business goals for the year ahead.

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* 9. Choose the Boot Camp topics that best support your business goals, select up to 3 topics from the options below.

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* 10. For each of the topics selected tell us about a specific concern, issue, or opportunity you'd like advising on.

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* 11. Explain how the topics you selected will help you work toward your business goals?

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