We help small businesses make dreams come true
Your Partner in Business Growth
A Leading Business Consulting Firm
Small Business Dream Builders is your trusted partner in transforming entrepreneurial visions into thriving realities. As a premier business consulting firm, we proudly collaborate with the South Central MN SBDC and the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation to serve entrepreneurs in southern Minnesota. Our expert services include detailed business planning, precise accountancy setup and training, and forward-thinking strategic planning. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, we provide the guidance and expertise needed to achieve your business goals. Whether you're just starting or looking to scale, we provide the guidance and expertise needed to achieve your business goals. We are SBA Certified as a WOSB.
Call (612) 466-0131 and let us guide you toward entrepreneurial success.
A Team of Independent Collaborators
Tamara Dahlvang is the founder of Small Business Dreambuilders. She brings accounting expertise to Small Business Dreambuilders in Mankato, MN. With a strong background in nonprofit leadership, she offers strategic financial guidance to entrepreneurs and community leaders, combining organizational skills, emotional intelligence, and clear communication.
Specializing in QuickBooks training and business plan development using LivePlan, Tamara leverages technology as a Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor to streamline accounting processes.
Her experience includes serving as a Business Consultant at WomenVenture, where she helped entrepreneurs with accounting systems and QuickBooks training, as well as working as working as a small business accountant since 2019.
Living in Mankato with her husband, Tamara is the Treasurer of the Southeastern MN Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has served as a Pastor and Ministry Director. With a Master of Divinity and a BA in Economics, she is dedicated to professionalism, expertise, and client success.
Specializing in QuickBooks training and business plan development using LivePlan, Tamara leverages technology as a Certified QuickBooks Pro-Advisor to streamline accounting processes.
Her experience includes serving as a Business Consultant at WomenVenture, where she helped entrepreneurs with accounting systems and QuickBooks training, as well as working as working as a small business accountant since 2019.
Living in Mankato with her husband, Tamara is the Treasurer of the Southeastern MN Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has served as a Pastor and Ministry Director. With a Master of Divinity and a BA in Economics, she is dedicated to professionalism, expertise, and client success.
One benefit of working with Small Business Dreambuilders is that we refer and collaborate with other business consultants. We are pleased to have Ahmed Mohidin, MSc, PMP as a network partner.
Ahmed is a professional small business consultant and the founder and principal advisor of Sigma Consulting and Training, specializing in providing personalized technical assistance to small businesses in Minnesota . As an economic and workforce development professional, he currently serves as a Federal and State Program Manager at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Ahmed consults for the Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Initiative Foundation, Elevate Hennepin, and the City of Bloomington, offering expertise in business formation, minority certifications, government contracting, Non-profit formation and financial management.
He holds a Master of Science in Applied Economics from St. Cloud State University, where he is an active alumnus. Through his work at Sigma Consulting and Training, Ahmed applies his project management skills and economic knowledge to foster business growth and sustainability for small businesses in Minnesota.
Another collaborator is Shirley Kalinowski. Shirley is a seasoned grant writer with three decades of experience in the Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services department. Her extensive background in public service has honed her expertise in securing funding for impactful programs and initiatives. Driven by her passion for literacy, Shirley co-founded Reading Advantage, a nonprofit organization that has provided over 100,000 books to children over a span of ten years, and served as the Executive Director for over five years. The organization also offered workshops to more than 1,000 low-income parents, empowering them to support their children's education.
In addition to her grant-writing achievements, Shirley spent 5 years as an adjunct faculty at Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburg, CA, where she taught courses in leadership, supervision, and management. She holds a master’s degree in public administration, further enhancing her ability to navigate complex funding landscapes.
Shirley currently resides in Arizona with her husband Steve, grandson Anthony, and their beloved labradoodle, Rango. She is deeply committed to helping individuals and organizations access the capital they need to improve their businesses and achieve their dreams. Shirley’s dedication to making a difference is evident in every grant she writes, as she works tirelessly to connect resources with those who need them most.
In addition to her grant-writing achievements, Shirley spent 5 years as an adjunct faculty at Los Medanos Community College in Pittsburg, CA, where she taught courses in leadership, supervision, and management. She holds a master’s degree in public administration, further enhancing her ability to navigate complex funding landscapes.
Shirley currently resides in Arizona with her husband Steve, grandson Anthony, and their beloved labradoodle, Rango. She is deeply committed to helping individuals and organizations access the capital they need to improve their businesses and achieve their dreams. Shirley’s dedication to making a difference is evident in every grant she writes, as she works tirelessly to connect resources with those who need them most.
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We pride ourselves on serving a range of clients, including women entrepreneurs, multicultural business owners, individuals interested in starting their own businesses, and those seeking to grow their existing businesses.
Choose Small Business Dream Builders, and let us take you on a journey to transform your dreams into entrepreneurial success. Get in touch with us today to start your journey and make your dreams a reality.
Phone (612) 466-0131
Choose Small Business Dream Builders, and let us take you on a journey to transform your dreams into entrepreneurial success. Get in touch with us today to start your journey and make your dreams a reality.
Phone (612) 466-0131