ND Small Business Development Center

The North Dakota Small Business Development Center (ND SBDC) provides no-cost, confidential, and personalized business advising to entrepreneurs and existing business owners across the state. Our experienced advisors deliver in-depth, one-on-one support tailored to each client’s unique needs, helping them make informed decisions to start, manage, grow, or sustain their business.

 

While ND SBDC services are offered at no cost, clients are expected to actively participate in the advising process and provide valuable feedback through surveys and testimonials. This helps ensure continued program improvement and impact.

 

Questions pertaining to SBDC services can be directed to:
Sarah Nagel
sarah@swnd.org
701.483.1241

Start Up Assistance

ND SBDC helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses with expert guidance on planning, financing, market research, business plans, and every step of the start-up process.

Support for Existing Businesses

ND SBDC provides strategic support to help established businesses grow, overcome challenges, improve performance, and plan for long-term success.

Start Up Assistance

ND SBDC supports aspiring entrepreneurs through every stage of launching a business, including:

  • Start-up logistics and planning
  • Feasibility analysis
  • Business purchase or sale guidance
  • Business plan development
  • Financial projections and budgeting
  • Market research and intelligence
  • Marketing strategy development

Support for Existing Businesses

For established businesses, ND SBDC offers strategic guidance to enhance performance and navigate challenges, including:

  • Market research and intelligence
  • Marketing strategy refinement
  • Buying or selling a business
  • Exit and succession planning
  • Business performance reviews
  • Workforce and staffing issues
  • Growth strategies, stagnation solutions, and turnaround support
  • Government contracting assistance
  • Exporting guidance
  • Cybersecurity awareness and planning

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