White Owl Books & Import “The SBDC has been a great resource for developing business strategies and getting feedback on ideas, especially as a solo entrepreneur. They have great connections in the community and great recommendations for building your network!” Jacob Hubers started selling antiquarian books online in 2020. Seeing an interest in the
Cooking with AI Ann Swanson – Idaho SBDC | Sep 16, 2025 I wrote my first article on AI and small business in May. Fast forward four months, and our Small Business Development Center staff here in Southeast Idaho has added AI elements to our consulting almost daily. With AI use spreading quickly in the
From Food Truck in Idaho Falls to a Community Staple in Pocatello In 2017, Lupita Ayala started Taqueria Sol Azteca food truck in Idaho Falls. A family business, they worked seven days a week without taking a day off. Lupita also held a second job as a DJ at a local radio station before
From Solo Entrepreneur to Industry Leader Founded in 2017, Desert Creative Group (DCG) began as a one-person marketing and creative agency led by Janeale Dean. For the first two years, Janeale operated as a sole proprietor, offering services aligned with her expertise, including strategic marketing planning, graphic design, and website development. As demand grew, so
Free bookkeeping help Ann Swanson – Idaho SBDC | Jul 30, 2024 Where do you keep your books? In a nook? Or in a box? On a spreadsheet? Or with your socks? Apologies to Dr. Seuss. When I talk to small business owners about bookkeeping, almost no one ever says, “Yes, that’s my favorite part!”
Culture wins for employee retention Ann Swanson – Idaho SBDC | Aug 29, 2023 Culture eats strategy for breakfast. Strategy eats marketing for breakfast. Marketing eats sales for breakfast. What are you serving your salespeople for breakfast? Culture. If you followed my flashy analogy this far, thanks! I’ve read a lot on culture and its
