Need a few more minutes? Here are 12 tips to finding some.
Ask for a meeting agenda...build office time into your calendar...delegate or outsource...ditch some bad clients.... Meryl K. Evans offers these and more time-management tips – and details for implementing them, in this blog post. 12 Ways to Find More Time

Track MN wages and employment
This newly designed, user-friendly tool lets you track wages and employment by industry at the state, region, county, and municipal levels.  Positively Minnnesota

Become a better leader with these tips
Introverts can have a tougher time leading the team than the more sociable extroverts. But keep trying, there’s still hope. Here are seven tips to help you get started. How To Be More Approachable

Federal Contracting How-to Guides
A complete guide to winning federal contracts for women entrepreneurs is available at Government Contracting. Instructionals are also available for veteran-owned and small businesses.

Prospective federal contracting vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Service (CCR) prior to the award of a contract, basic agreement, ordering agreement, or purchase agreement. A business can follow the free application process online at ccr.gov to register as a contractor.

It is possible your business is located in a Historically Underutilized Business zone (HUBzone) and could benefit from a federal contracting program designed to promote job opportunities in distressed areas. Find out if you are eligible by visiting hubzone and click "Applying for the HUBZone Certification."

Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year
The Sauk Rapids Citizen of the Year award is presented annually to recognize someone who has played a positive role in making Sauk Rapids a better place to live and work. Nomination forms and other information are available at saukrapidschamber.com, select "Initiatives" then "Citizen of the Year."

Money Saving Tip
Installing "low-flow" aerators on restroom and kitchen faucets can reduce water heating costs by 25-60 percent according to the Department of Energy. Receive a complimentary low-flow aerator for a business and more information about them by contacting Energy Smart at (651)292-4652 or info@mnenergysmart.com