Business guides

Use these checklists to start and sustain your Minneapolis business.

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Barbershop, hair salon or nail salon

See what you need to know to open a barbershop or salon in Minneapolis.

Cannabis business

See what you need to know to open a cannabis business in Minneapolis. The State plans t...

Caterer

We explain what you need to know to open a catering business in Minneapolis.

Contractor

Get help starting a contractor business in the City.

Day care center

We explain what you need to know to open a day care in Minneapolis.

Food truck

Learn what you need to know to operate a food truck in Minneapolis.

Restaurant or coffee shop

We explain what you need to know to open a restaurant or coffee shop in Minneapolis.

Restaurant serving alcohol

We explain what you need to know to open a bar or restaurant that serves alcohol in Min...