Business 101: How to Start a Business

Thinking about starting a business?

Join Kim Nagle, Business Coach with Leech Lake Financial Services, for this free one-hour class designed to help aspiring and existing entrepreneurs understand the foundations of building a successful business.

Whether you are exploring an idea, preparing to launch, or looking for support with an existing business, Business 101 is the first step in connecting with LLFS’s business training, coaching, and financing resources.

Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM CST
Location: Online via Zoom

You’ll learn:

  • What it takes to become a business owner
  • The basic steps involved in starting a business
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Business planning and financial readiness
  • Resources and support available through LLFS
  • How the Small Business Loan Program works
  • What your next step may be after Business 101

Class Instructor:
Kim Nagle is a Business Coach with Leech Lake Financial Services and has spent more than 35 years helping entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and community organizations turn ideas into action. She has helped launch hundreds of businesses and has guided leaders across the Midwest and beyond in building strong, sustainable organizations.

Kim Nagle
Business Coach | Leech Lake Financial Services

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Business 101 Form

General Information

Business Information

Do you currently own a business? If yes, complete the following information in the Business Information section.

Credit Score Information

If you are interested in business financing, your credit score is an important part of the loan-readiness process. LLFS offers credit-building services to help you understand and strengthen your credit.

Demographic Information

We respect your privacy. Your information will only be used to communicate with you about Business 101 and other relevant resources offered by Leech Lake Financial Services. We do not sell or share your information.

What Happens Next?

After Business 101, you may have an opportunity to meet with the LLFS team to discuss your business goals and next steps. Depending on your needs and readiness, LLFS may connect you with business coaching, a business-readiness assessment, technical assistance, credit-building support, or financing resources.

Participation in Business 101 does not guarantee approval for financing or acceptance into additional business-development programs.