Powering the creation, growth, and success of small business in North Dakota.
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. […]
Written by Alan Gohary, Minot Center Director Running a small business today comes with real challenges. The environment is more competitive, more unpredictable, and moving faster than ever. Here are five of the biggest issues small businesses are facing right now, along with practical steps to address them. Keep Your Good Employees Larger companies […]
Categories: Secretary of State
Written by the Secretary of State staff Corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and cooperatives are required to file an annual report to keep their business registration in good standing under state law. Sole proprietorships transacting business under a Trade Name and general partnerships transacting business under a Fictitious Partnership Name do not file annual reports. […]
From Lifelong Passion to Powersports Business: Two Tired Garage Builds for Growth Bowman – For Bondon Scott, working on engines has been part of life for as long as he can remember. Growing up, his family had dirt bikes and other equipment that was not always new, so learning how to fix things himself came […]
Categories: Stakeholders
More Than the Numbers As we move into August, it is a meaningful time to reflect on the progress being made by small business owners and entrepreneurs across North Dakota. Every day, our advisors have the privilege of working alongside clients as they explore new ideas, start businesses, navigate challenges, pursue growth opportunities, and plan […]