Testimonials

“I found the CORE FOUR^® class and textbook to be extremely helpful. It has given me a lot of insight into starting my business.”
Robert D. Maki II
Superior, WI

“Very helpful course. I had no idea about all that went into business planning.”
Chelsea Morgan
Duluth, MN

“I found the course to be the most informative tool to date. I feel it has prepared me for success. It was awesome!”
Patrick Milan
Ely, MN

“Excellent course for a person with a business expansion.”
Jean Fiorini
Mt. Iron, MN

“I enjoyed the course and feel like the business plan is more approachable.”
Christa Miller
Duluth, MN

“This course is a great tool in understanding the basics of planning a small business.”
Donald Hunt
Bemidji, MN

“If it wasn’t for this course I wouldn’t have a chance at buying the business I love.”
Jason Roy
Ely, MN

“I felt this course fit very well with my current promotions and marketing of my new business. I was able to apply a lot of techniques to the job.”
Penny Strongman
International Falls, MN

“Very well presented; made me think about the things a lot of people never consider when going into business.”
Dan Lenci
Soudan, MN

“The CORE FOUR^® textbook is an excellent source of information.”
Donovan Strong
Tower, MN

“I really enjoyed this course and it helped me realize the important information I had missed while doing everything on my own.”
Jeannie Little
Gilbert, MN

“Very useful course. The organization of materials helped me to understand what it takes to start a business.”
John Connelly
Virginia, MN

“I have benefited tremendously from this course.”
Laurel Poppler
Ely, MN

“Great course – I’ll credit it when I do the press release for my company’s first $million!”
Cory Martinson
Cloquet, MN

“I learned a lot, even though we have been in business. It helped us to see it as a business versus a job.”
Vicki Mack
Superior, WI

“This was a very good way to refresh my business management education.”
Crystal Lampton
Silver Bay, MN

“Very interesting and informative. Small business is a lot more complex (initially) than just taking money out of your pocket and going.”
Steve Matanich
Mountain Iron, MN

“Came out with a lot of immediate, hands-on “do-ables” rather than abstracts. I know exactly what’s needed for my business to make it.”
Carol Deloney
Duluth, MN

“Loved it. Very useful in down-to-earth basic manner, gave basic tools to move forward. I feel like I will succeed!”
Cindy Lustig
Embarrass, MN

“Enjoyed the course – felt all info was easy to understand and follow.”
Julie Armstrong
Duluth, MN

“This course showed me what I need to do to be successful and why I need to do it.”
Barry Wicklund
Superior, WI

“Great course, I highly recommend it!”
Lisa Vogelsang
Duluth, MN

“Very helpful, it’s hard to believe this much goes into operating a business!”
Sara Collins
Aurora, MN

“I see how beneficial CORE FOUR^® is for both people just starting out and people with experience. Someone with experience may not follow the principles and may not be adequately prepared to present a plan to a funder.”
Dawn Cole
Eveleth, MN

“We’re doing a little more marketing – learned that from the course. We’re building on ideas we learned there. CORE FOUR^® is a good motivator.”
Gary Edwards
Grand Rapids, MN