Free Labor Law & Bookkeeping Support for Small Businesses

Stay compliant. Get organized. Build a stronger business.

A pilot program by JLLB Media in partnership with the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), City of Minneapolis, and Rutgers University to help small businesses understand labor law requirements and improve bookkeeping systems.

Get hands-on guidance to protect and grow your business.

Through this free, limited-time program, small business owners can receive up to 14 hours of personalized support—including financial literacy, bookkeeping setup, and labor law compliance training.

Free support with labor law assessment
Bookkeeping
Payroll Setup
And more!

Our goal is to help you:

Understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer.
Build or update a simple bookkeeping system that works.
Stay compliant with Minnesota labor laws and recordkeeping standards.
Feel confident running your business with clarity and structure.

What’s Included

Each participating business receives:

8 hours of Financial Literacy & Bookkeeping Setup
6 hours of Labor Law Compliance Training
Optional Software Support/Setup (as needed)
Pre- and Post-Assessments to measure improvement
Access to resources and templates to stay compliant long-term
All services are delivered by JLLB Media, an NDC-approved contractor and Minnesota-certified marketing and consulting agency.

Benefits:

Prevent labor law violations and costly penalties
Get your books organized and ready for growth
Learn how to manage payroll and recordkeeping
Receive personalized support from certified professionals
Gain peace of mind knowing your business is compliant

Ready to get started?

Who Qualifies

This opportunity is available for:

Small businesses located in Minneapolis or surrounding 7 Metro County areas
Entrepreneurs with 1–10 employees (or planning to hire soon)
Businesses seeking guidance in bookkeeping, payroll, or compliance
If accepted, you’ll receive training and technical assistance—at no cost to you.

Limited spaces available — apply today! Businesses will be selected on a rolling basis. Once approved, participants will be matched with a JLLB Media advisor to begin services.

Terms of Service

1. Work Sessions:

Agree to complete the work sessions within a span of four (4) weeks from the date of the intake call. Failure to complete the services within the specified timeframe may result in cancellation of services.

2. No-Show Policy:

In the event that you miss two (2) booked appointments, your services will be cancelled. To avoid cancellation, rescheduling or provide a written notification at least 2 hours in advance.

Program Disclaimer

This initiative is part of a pilot research project led by NDC in partnership with Rutgers University and the City of Minneapolis. Participation is voluntary, and businesses will complete brief assessments before and after services to measure outcomes. All information is kept confidential.

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