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Categories: ND SBDC Success Stories
The Range – Fargo 2024 FARGO – Tim Brown, a former United States Army Medic and Fargo Police officer, fulfilled a lifelong dream of starting his own business in November 2023. His vision was to create a business that not only aligned with his passion for training and teaching, but also allowed him to maintain […]
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Greetings from the North Dakota Small Business Development Network (ND SBDC, ND APEX, and VBOC of the Dakotas)! This month, we are highlighting our wonderful ND SBDC State Advisory Board – a group of thirteen, each from one of our state’s eight planning regions, ensuring that North Dakota businesses and regions are accurately and fairly […]
Understanding Financing Options Understanding the lending process and program options is overwhelming and often unfamiliar for entrepreneurs. Even those more aware of the process can forget or ignore traditional funding sources. Setting a business up to be able to cash flow and build financial success often takes a multi-program approach. These considerations are relevant for […]
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Celebrating ND SBDC and SBDC Day on March 20th! Happy National SBDC Day 2024! On March 20th, we join thousands of Small Business Development Centers and their staff across the nation in celebrating the vital support they provide to entrepreneurs in their journey to small business success. The inaugural SBDC Day took place in […]
Categories: Advisor Knowledge Base
I attended a presentation regarding Time Management. The presenter mentioned that there is no possibility that a person can and does multitask. The presenter goes on to say that a person does not do two things simultaneously. You don’t fold laundry while doing the dishes. You don’t read all computer screens at the same time. […]
The best part of my job is speaking one-on-one with hundreds of business owners and employers about the hurdles they face. At the top of that list, the workforce continues to be a hot topic. Business owners are worried, and rightly so, because they are struggling to find qualified candidates. So where have all the […]
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‘Tis the season once again! Our 2023 Annual Report is now available, highlighting our growth and success throughout the year. Inside, you’ll find a letter from Tiffany Ford, ND SBDC State Director, along with impact figures both collectively and for each center. Explore inspiring success stories from every region and messages from our business advisors. […]
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Happy New Year to you! We hope you welcomed in 2024 surrounded by family and friends! Given the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and trying to get back into the swing of things in these first few weeks of January, we are going to keep this month’s message simple. Here are a few […]
Popplers Music – Grand Forks 2023 GRAND FORKS – From a young age, Joshua Gratton had a passion for music and a dream of owning a music store. This dream began when he was only 17. He has worked at Popplers Music since 2017 before he purchased the business in March 2022, in hope of […]
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There are four phases in a business life cycle, and each phase presents excitement and challenges. As a small business owner, awareness of where their business is in the life cycle provides key insight into keeping the business healthy and avoiding detrimental decisions. Phase 1 – Start-Up This is the “Wonder Phase” due to a […]