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Small Business Development Center
Small Business Development Center
As part of a statewide network of resource and technical service providers, the Wolf Point Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides confidential business counseling for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Services are provided at no charge and are designed to assist those looking to develop and enhance the financial, managerial and technical skills needed to compete and succeed in today’s complex business environment.
Seven counties in Northeast Montana are serviced by the Wolf Point SBDC office, they include: Daniels, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Valley.
The Wolf Point SBDC is funded by the Small Business Administration, Montana Department of Commerce, and Great Northern Development Corporation.
Seven counties in Northeast Montana are serviced by the Wolf Point SBDC office, they include: Daniels, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Valley.
The Wolf Point SBDC is funded by the Small Business Administration, Montana Department of Commerce, and Great Northern Development Corporation.
Providing tools and guidance to help small businesses achieve success
We are here to help you bring the business of your dreams to life. Here is a list of the ways we can support your business venture.
How We can help
- Business planning and strategy
- Financial analysis and projections
- Loan packaging and lender preparation
- Market research and feasibility studies
- Business management and operations
- Startup cost planning
- Identifying grants and financing options
- Ongoing advising as your business grows
Our first meeting is a conversation, not a commitment. We'll listen to where you're at and figure out what kind of support would actually help.
(406)-653-2590 EXT 203
Quincy Walter — Director of Small Business Development Center
Quincy's favorite part of this work is watching a business idea become a real, operating business — and then seeing it grow. If you're thinking about starting or expanding a business in northeast Montana, she's your first call.
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Trainings & Workshops
We offer free, practical training for small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the region — in person across multiple communities and online. Topics include business plan writing, QuickBooks, digital marketing, and more.
Attending a workshop is also one of the best ways to prepare for the Minnow Tank business competition.
Success Stories
Frequently asked questions
There are usually a handful of culprits — pricing that doesn't cover real costs, expenses that have crept up quietly, or revenue that looks fine on paper but doesn't account for timing. Sometimes it's a market issue; sometimes it's an operations issue. Our advisors will sit down with your financials, ask the right questions, and help you figure out where the gap actually is — not just give you a generic answer.
This is one of the most important questions to answer before you invest your time and money — and we'll answer it honestly, not just encouragingly. We'll help you look at real numbers: startup costs, projected revenue, market demand, and who your actual customers are and whether enough of them exist in your area. If the idea has legs, we'll help you build a plan. If there are gaps, we'd rather find them now.
It depends on your situation — and for the legal specifics, you'll ultimately want an accountant or attorney involved. What we can do is walk you through the common structures — sole proprietorship, LLC, S-Corp — explain what each means in practical terms, and help you think through which makes the most sense for your goals and how you plan to grow.
The SBDC itself doesn't lend money, but GNDC does — and we're connected to loan programs that many business owners don't know exist. More importantly, we help you get loan-ready. A strong business plan and clean financial projections make a real difference when you walk into a bank. If traditional lending isn't an option, we'll help identify what other programs might fit your situation.
Step by step, with help. A good business plan isn't a 50-page document — it's a clear, honest picture of your business: what it does, who it serves, how it makes money, and what it needs to grow. Pricing fits into that same process. We'll help you work through your real costs, look at what the market supports, and build projections you can actually take to a lender. We offer free workshops throughout the region and one-on-one advising — whichever works better for you.
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