The Small Business Development Center in Williston focuses on helping entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses throughout Northwest North Dakota.

In this episode, Keith Olson, Regional Director of the SBDC, shares how the program partners with local entrepreneurs through every stage of the business journey. Keith, Cyrena, and Anna dive into the tactical guidance the SBDC provides, from starting an LLC to accessing financing, and discuss who the program is best suited for.

Want to learn more about the Small Business Development Center?

Visit https://ndsbdc.org

Learn more about Williston Economic Development:

https://www.willistondevelopment.com

Chapters:

00:00 - Teaser  

00:12 - Episode Intro

00:30 - Williston Works Podcast Intro

00:48 - Meet Keith Olson  

03:01 - What is SBDC?

05:24 - Cyrena Weeks Role in SBDC

06:15 - How Does SBDC Help Launch Businesses?

07:47 - What is SBA?

08:55 - SBDC Demand

10:31 - What Types of Businesses Does SBDC Work With?

12:08 - Non-Profits

13:37 - Most Common Mistake

15:55 - Business Bookkeeping

17:52 - Williston’s Business Landscape

20:40 - How Does SBDC Help Businesses Navigate Challenges?

23:38 - The STAR Fund

25:30 - Advice for Long Term Success
29:50 - Continuous Support

32:05 - Closing Remarks