How the SBDC Helps Entrepreneurs Start and Grow in Williston

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 Learn more about Williston Economic Development: 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

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How the SBDC Helps Entrepreneurs Start and Grow in Williston is an episode from Williston Works by Williston Economic Development.

This episode is 00:32:44 long.

This episode was published on Apr 2, 2025.

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