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AI can be a helpful productivity resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs. From drafting content and organiz...
10/08/2026

AI can be a helpful productivity resource for small business owners and entrepreneurs. From drafting content and organizing information to analyzing data and handling routine tasks, it can reduce manual work and free up time for other areas of your business.

October’s Tip of the Month from ND SBDC Business Advisor Cyrena Weeks is a reminder to review and refine AI-generated content to make sure it’s accurate and fits your business and brand. When used thoughtfully, AI can help improve efficiency and save time.

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to start with a major overhaul. A few practical steps can help strengthen how you protect you...
10/07/2026

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to start with a major overhaul. A few practical steps can help strengthen how you protect your business and information.

During Cybersecurity Awareness Month, consider these four actions:
• Use strong, unique passwords.
• Turn on multifactor authentication.
• Watch for phishing attempts.
• Keep your software updated.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs, choose one step you can take this week to strengthen your cybersecurity. Small changes today can help reduce risk down the road.

Building a business while in college is no small task, but Alexis Krehlik was ready to take on the challenge. After turn...
10/07/2026

Building a business while in college is no small task, but Alexis Krehlik was ready to take on the challenge. After turning a longtime dream into Gunsmoke Grace Boutique, she worked with Alan Gohary, ND SBDC Minot Center Director, to navigate the many steps of launching a business.

Together, they addressed business formation, licensing, funding options, e-commerce, and pricing to help Alexis move forward with confidence. Today, Gunsmoke Grace continues to grow from Alexis’ hometown of Riverdale, reaching customers across North Dakota and beyond as she expands her products and explores new opportunities for the business.

When April Elmquist opened AE Hair Studio in Williston, she wanted to create a salon that supported both clients and oth...
10/06/2026

When April Elmquist opened AE Hair Studio in Williston, she wanted to create a salon that supported both clients and other professionals in the industry. With guidance from Keith Olson, ND SBDC Williston Center Director, April developed financial projections, explored funding options, and worked through an unexpected location setback.

Since opening in 2024, AE Hair Studio has grown from a single-stylist operation into a full-service salon with expanded services and opportunities for other professionals. We’re grateful to have supported April as she continues growing her business and creating new opportunities in the Williston community. Finish reading this Success Story: https://bit.ly/4yDcZvf

Hiring looks very different than it did 40 years ago. What once relied heavily on newspaper classifieds and personal con...
10/05/2026

Hiring looks very different than it did 40 years ago. What once relied heavily on newspaper classifieds and personal connections has expanded to online job boards, social media, and other digital recruiting tools. While the ways businesses find employees have changed, finding the right people remains an important part of building and growing a business. For 40 years, ND SBDC has helped small business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the changing demands of running a business.

Happy National Manufacturing Day! Today we celebrate the manufacturers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs who hel...
10/02/2026

Happy National Manufacturing Day! Today we celebrate the manufacturers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs who help strengthen communities and keep North Dakota’s economy moving. From creating products and supporting local jobs to bringing new ideas to life, manufacturing plays an important role across our state.

The ND SBDC is here to support manufacturers as they start, grow, and navigate the opportunities and challenges of business ownership.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Protecting your business, customers, and information starts with understanding...
10/01/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Protecting your business, customers, and information starts with understanding potential online threats and taking steps to reduce risk.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs don’t have to navigate cybersecurity alone. The ND SBDC offers resources and guidance to help businesses better understand cybersecurity and strengthen their protections. Explore cybersecurity resources available through the ND SBDC: https://bit.ly/3SZH5Vl

Running a business means there’s always something new to learn.The ND SBDC newsletter helps small business owners and en...
09/30/2026

Running a business means there’s always something new to learn.

The ND SBDC newsletter helps small business owners and entrepreneurs stay connected with practical business insights, upcoming workshops, educational opportunities, and important updates from across North Dakota.

Subscribe today and have helpful business information delivered straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/4mmjaP6

Every business has conversations that can be challenging to navigate. Knowing how to handle those moments effectively ca...
09/28/2026

Every business has conversations that can be challenging to navigate. Knowing how to handle those moments effectively can help protect relationships and keep things moving forward.

Join us October 13 at 3:30 PM CT for the Business Builder Workshop: Successful Communication in Tense Situations. Kate Nesheim with Solid Signal Communications will share practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations with clients, employees, partners, and others while keeping discussions productive.

Register today: https://bit.ly/4jfVnRx

Starting and growing a business can come with plenty of questions along the way. ND SBDC advisors provide guidance and s...
09/25/2026

Starting and growing a business can come with plenty of questions along the way. ND SBDC advisors provide guidance and support to help small business owners and entrepreneurs navigate those challenges with confidence.

Thank you to Billy Holbrook of Holbrook Mobile Services LLC in Minot for sharing his experience.

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UND Center For Innovation, 4200 James Ray Dr Room 205
Grand Forks, ND
58202

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(701) 738-4551

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