Every crisis presents challenges and opportunities to rethink how a business operates. This collection of short video guides brings together Elevate Hennepin advisors who specialize in finance, HR, legal strategy, technology, and leadership—offering practical steps business owners can take right now to stay resilient and prepare for long-term success.
Building a gift card system for your business
Building a gift card system can be a valuable revenue stream and build gifting into your day-to-day operations. Join Victor Jones, founder of Victor Jones Consulting and Elevate Hennepin advisor, to learn some best practices, key steps, and build a plan to add gift cards to your business.
Managing I-9 process and audits
A form I-9, or Employment Eligibility Verification, is a standard document to verify that employees are legal workers and a business is compliant with immigration laws. Join Dina Simon, founder of Simon Says HR and Elevate Hennepin advisor, to learn some best practices, ensure compliance, and build a plan for managing I-9 documents.
Leadership in challenging times
When a business faces a challenging time, it’s essential for leaders to be a calming force, even without all the answers. Join Dina Simon, founder of Simon Says HR and Elevate Hennepin advisor, to learn some best practices, leadership tactics, and concepts that can maintain a strong company culture during a crisis.
Winding down a business the right way
Closing a business is never an easy decision, but having a clear roadmap and a network of support can ease the stress and uncertainty. Learn from Elevate Hennepin advisors Miluska Novota, founder of Hortensia PLLC, and Davis Senseman, founder of Davis Law Office, as they walk through the practical steps and emotional realities of winding down a business in Minnesota.
Financial management in a crisis
It’s essential to manage finances during a crisis so a business can withstand and recover from an unforeseen shock. Join Tamara Dahlvang, founder of Small Business Dreambuilders and Elevate Hennepin advisor, to learn some best practices, control what you can, and build a plan for managing finances in a time of crisis.
Building an online storefront
E-commerce can be a new revenue stream for retail and food businesses looking to expand. Join Caroline Karanja, principal advisor and CEO at Hack the Gap and Elevate Hennepin advisor, to learn some best practices, tips and tricks about how to get started in ecommerce.
Renegotiating a commercial lease during a financial crisis
When crisis hits your business, one potential solution is renegotiating contracts and leases to give you and your business the ability to recover. Learn renegotiation best practices and key tips from Kwame Osafo Addo, founder of TruLegal and Elevate Hennepin advisor. A Spanish-language version of this video is also available below.
Estrategias para negociar el contrato de arrendamiento
Cuando su negocio atraviesa momentos difíciles o una crisis, una posible solución es renegociar contratos y arrendamientos para que usted y su empresa puedan recuperarse. Aprenda las mejores prácticas de renegociación y consejos clave de Miluska Novota de Hortensia PLCC y asesor de Elevate Hennepin.