Powering the creation, growth, and success of small business in North Dakota.
Valkyrie Fitness – Devils Lake 2023 LAKOTA – The journey of Katie Peavy, founder of Valkyrie Fitness Training, is an inspiring tale of determination and success. Katie had always dreamed of owning her own business, and her passion for fitness led her to embark on a personal training career over a decade ago. However, it […]
Pawsitive K9 Care – Bowman 2023 BOWMAN – Gracie, a dog lover, took her fondness for animals and turned it into a thriving business when she was just in 8th grade. She founded her pet care company in the spring of 2019, offering services such as pet sitting, dog training and agility. She reminds us […]
The Boom Closet – Dickinson 2023 MOTT – The Boom Closet, a firearms store specializing in new and used guns, optics, accessories, and more, is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of western North Dakota. Owned and operated by Ben Boyll, this family and veteran-owned business not only serves the needs of its customers but also embodies […]
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Holiday Greetings! The end of a year and the beginning of a new one encourage us to reflect and plan ahead all at the same time. This applies to many areas of our lives, and if you are a business owner or a manager, it likely also applies to your business! Over the past few […]
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Home Comforts – Williston 2023 WILLISTON – Dale and Bev Salmen embarked on a unique entrepreneurial journey in their sixties, allowing for new purpose in their lives. Their move from Minnesota to western North Dakota was unexpected. Dale first arrived in the area to take on drywall projects and was drawn in by the local […]
Categories: ND SBDC Success Stories
583 Therapy – Devils Lake 2023 DEVILS LAKE – In the heart of the Lake Region, a group of dedicated therapists embarked on a journey to create a place for occupational, physical, and speech therapy services. Jessica Anderson (center), Heidi Brown (right), and Emilee Luehring (left), all with years living and working in Devils Lake, […]
When becoming a business owner, many different areas will need to be focused on. The financial side is one of them, and an important one at that! Bookkeeping tracks and records your business’s financial transactions and is recorded based on your company’s accounting principles and documentation. Some of this documentation will consist of receipts, invoices, […]
The Bakery Shoppe – Fargo 2023 OAKES – Brittney Harty always dreamed of owning and running her own restaurant. After attending culinary school, she realized that her passion lay in the culinary arts and decided to pursue a career in baking and cooking. Brittney started her business journey by forming her LLC in January of […]
Turtle Mountain Veterinary Service – Minot 2023 BOTTINEAU – In 2005, Dr. Jill Franks embarked on a journey into small business ownership, starting her own veterinary practice in Bottineau, North Dakota. Fresh out of vet school, she answered an ad from the Bottineau Economic Development Corporation recruiting a veterinarian. Intrigued by the community and the […]
Running a small business can be tricky. Owners often get caught up in running the day-to-day business and don’t prioritize time to work on the business as well. This is never a good idea. Spending time looking at how the business is functioning internally and externally is an important task that key decision-makers should routinely […]