Resources for Small Business
Are you looking to start a business?
Do you currently own a business?
Do you need to create or update a business plan?
Do you need help with financial projections?
Marketing resources and assistance?
Mentorship?
Business Resource Links
The Vault
Financing and Grant Opportunities
The Vault contains a library of small business programs and financing sources that exist throughout North Dakota today. The Vault is a place where dedicated individuals can explore all that our state has to offer, right at their fingertips.
ND Small Business Development Centers
Business Resources & Assistance
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is North Dakota's collaborative small business development resource. They provide confidential business assistance in the form of advising, training, and research that helps you start, manage, and grow your business at little or no cost.
SCORE
FREE Business Mentoring & Education
SCORE mentors are experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and executives who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business professionals start, develop, and grow businesses. We offer free business advice, low-cost or no-cost business training, templates, and tools.
ND Women's Business Center
A Partner for Women in Business
The North Dakota Women’s Business Center is the leading voice, resource, and partner for women business owners. We are dedicated to amplifying the economic voice of our clients through advocacy and access to critical resources.
Bank of North Dakota
Business Loan Programs
Bank of North Dakota (BND) offers a variety of business lending programs.
All of BND’s business lending programs work with the local lender as the borrower’s first contact. The local lender initiates the loan application with BND on behalf of the borrower.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Small Business Resources
The SBA provides funding, counseling, training, and resources for small businesses across the US. Learn how to start, grow, and recover your business with the SBA's programs and services.
ND APEX Accelerator
A resource for assisting North Dakota businesses in obtaining federal, state, and local government contracts.
They provide confidential, no cost, one-on-one counseling on how to obtain, manage and comply with contracting requirements.
ND Business Incentives Database
North Dakota offers many finance programs and tax incentives which benefit primary sector businesses and other corporations.
The Department of Commerce is responsible for certifying primary sector businesses and this certification is required for several tax incentives.