- Direct counseling and assistance on regulatory, tax, business structure, and other issues. - Publications on topics of interest to small businesses - Minnesota Reservist and Veteran Business Loan Program: One time, interest-free, loans of $5,000 to $20,000 to qualifying Minnesota small businesses which suffer substantial economic injury as a result of an essential employee being called to military service for 180 days or more; or to qualifying veterans who have served 181 or more consecutive days who wish to start a business. Application form is available on the website.