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A jar of locally made jam and a custom-built motorcycle may have little in common at first glance. Yet both demonstrate how military experience can influence entrepreneurship and how business advising and support can help turn an idea into a successful business. These are just two examples of the veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs contributing to […]
From One Room to Two Locations: Revival IV and Wellness Expands in Western North Dakota Watford -When Cassie Haak became a nurse practitioner and moved to Watford City, she never imagined owning a clinic. But as she considered the kind of care she wanted to provide, her perspective began to change. In December 2023, she […]
Categories: ND SBDC
Why Reporting Your ND SBDC Impact Matters Behind every business milestone is a decision, an investment, and a lot of work. Maybe you opened your doors or secured financing. Maybe you hired your first employee or added more employees as your business grew. Or maybe you expanded into a new location or reached a financial […]
Written by Paul Smith, Southeast Center Director Amid the year-end flurry of activity for most small business owners, it can be easy to put off reviewing your company’s finances until tax season. However, an initial year-end financial review provides an opportunity to assess your performance, make adjustments, and position your business for the year ahead. […]
From Corporate Career to Community Legacy: Heather Herzig Purchases Hensen’s Fur and Leather Minot – After 30 years in corporate America, Heather Herzig was ready for a change. While visiting family in North Dakota, she stopped into Hensen’s Fur and Leather in Minot to purchase a pair of gloves. During that visit, she learned that […]
From Challenges to Sustainable Growth: Cassie’s Cleaning Co. Rebuilds for the Future Bismarck – Cassie Mellmer did not initially set out to build a cleaning company. While in college, she was looking for flexible work when a friend preparing to leave for graduate school asked Cassie to take over her cleaning clients. Cassie continued adding […]
Women-owned businesses are an important part of North Dakota’s economy, contributing to job creation, strengthening local communities, and bringing new ideas and opportunities to industries across our state. October’s National Women’s Small Business Month provides an opportunity to recognize those contributions and highlight the growing role women entrepreneurs play in our business landscape. At the ND […]
Written by Sarah Nagel, Southwest Center Director Small businesses play an important role in how people view a community. For many visitors, their first impression does not come from an advertisement, website, or brochure. It comes from the person who greets them at a front desk, takes their order, completes their purchase at a […]
Categories: ND SBDC Success Stories
From Startup to Growth: AE Hair Studio Builds with ND SBDC Support Williston – When April Elmquist decided to open AE Hair Studio, her goal was not simply to start a business, but to create a salon environment grounded in integrity, growth, and opportunity for others in the industry. With experience in cosmetology dating back […]
Supporting North Dakota’s small business owners and entrepreneurs has always been a collaborative effort. At the ND SBDC, we are fortunate to work with partners and stakeholders across the state who share a commitment to helping businesses succeed and communities grow. Those relationships matter because no single organization can meet every need of every business. […]