Small Business Hub
Isuroon Small Business Hub – A Space Where Women Entrepreneurs Thrive
We provide culturally responsive support for women, gender-expansive, and community-based entrepreneurs. Whether you are starting or scaling your business, this is a place to plan, connect, and grow.
Why Women Entrepreneurs Choose Us
- Designed for and by women — with a focus on immigrant, refugee, and BIPOC communities
- Language-accessible and culturally affirming
- Flexible sessions (in-person & virtual)
Who Can Use the Hub
- Women and gender-expansive entrepreneurs at any stage
- Immigrant and first-generation business owners
Community-based entrepreneurs, freelancers, and micro-businesses
Our Services
We help entrepreneurs with business planning, registration, licensing, bookkeeping, marketing, and one-on-one advising. Our programs support historically underserved communities with practical, culturally responsive guidance to start, grow, and sustain strong businesses. We speak, Somali, Arabic, Pashto, and English.
Fill out application
It should take between 5-10 minutes.
Meet with our intake team
Within a few days after submitting your application, you will hear from our intake team and go over what resources your small business needs.
Access to our services
Based on your Intake, our team will help prioritize your business needs and outline a plan to connect you to our network of legal, finance, and marketing professionals and programs.
Government Resources for Businesses:
Connect With City, County, and State Small Business Support
Isuroon helps small business owners find the right resources to grow and stay strong. We can guide you to local programs, grants, and business services offered by your city, county, and the State of Minnesota. If you’re looking to start, register, or expand your business, explore the links below — and reach out to us if you’d like help navigating them.
City & County Business Resources
City of Minneapolis – Business Assistance
City of Saint Paul – Business AssistanceÂ
Hennepin County – Business AssistanceÂ
Ramsey County – Business AssistanceÂ
Isuroon can help you understand these programs, complete registration steps, and connect with trusted advisors who speak your language.
Contact Us
To learn more about our program or to inquire about our services, please reach out to:
📧 [email protected]
🕿 612-429-0099
📢 Get Involved
Women and gender-expansive entrepreneurs, especially immigrants, refugees, and BIPOC community members are welcome to join this program.
Your involvement makes a difference. Attend our community workshops, events, volunteer, or partner with Isuroon to promote the Somali community. Together, we can build stronger families and healthier futures.
for community training or outreach initiatives.
To learn more about our program
Expert advice and community connections for your business journey
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
A: The Hub is designed for women, gender-expansive, and community-based entrepreneurs, with programs that reflect the needs of Somali, Black, immigrant, and other underserved communities. All entrepreneurs who value culturally responsive support are welcome.
A: No. We support entrepreneurs at every stage, whether you are exploring an idea, just getting started, or already running a business.
A: Not all services are free. Some of our programs are supported by grant funding and offered at no cost, while others may require a fee. For example, certain advising or specialized support may be free for a limited time, with extended or additional services available at a cost. We will always review costs and options with you in advance so there are no surprises.
A: Yes. We offer multilingual support and translation services to ensure you can access our programs in the language you are most comfortable with.
A: We support all industries, including beauty, wellness, food, retail, services, construction, and real estate. We also help businesses with permits and renovation projects.