Business Topics: South Fargo women’s boutique now on sale, Women’s Business Summit planned for Medora and more – InForum

FARGO — Mainstream Boutique in Fargo is for sale.

The rental store at 4600 32nd Ave S. in Fargo is part of a national women’s boutique franchise with more than 80 stores in 24 states, according to a verified listing on the BizBuySell website.

The seller is Gunel Huseynova, who has owned the business since 2019. Huseynova said the store is “ready to go,” adding that a mainstream franchise is “a good first step for people who want to own a boutique but don’t have one.” Please gain experience. ” New franchisees receive training, marketing support and individual coaching.

Huseynova, a married mother of two, decided to sell her business last year after a close relative died in her native Azerbaijan and she was unable to travel there until the following spring. She said she wants to travel abroad more freely and spend more time with her family who live far away.

“Life is short,” she said, adding that she will miss the boutique, especially the friendships she made with customers and other store owners.

“I think this was one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences I’ve had. I still love my job and I still love my store,” she said. . Huseynova is seeking $75,000 for the business, which includes her inventory and furniture, fixtures and equipment. Her lease on this space ends in April 2026.

For more information about this property, please visit www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Mainstream-Boutique-Franchise-Fargo/2204305.

MEDORA, N.D. — The North Dakota Women’s Business Center will host the Women’s Business Summit May 1-3 at the Rough Riders Hotel in Medora. The summit is designed for women business owners to network, learn from industry experts, and grow their businesses.

The summit will feature breakout sessions on topics such as branding, marketing, strategic planning, and contract negotiation. There’s also time for hiking, trail riding, and other activities.

Early bird tickets are $500 through March 31st and $750 thereafter. Accommodation is not included in the ticket price, but room blocks are available at the Rough Riders Hotel and the Badlands Hotel.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit ndwbc.com/summit.

FARGO — The U.S. Small Business Administration is now accepting applications for the THRIVE (Thrive, Hope, Rise, Innovate, Venture, Elevate) Emerging Leaders Rethinking Program.

This free executive-level training series provides small business leaders with challenging opportunities to accelerate business growth. The training will run from June 18th to December 4th and will include in-person coaching, self-paced instruction, mentoring, and classroom time. Participants will work with a network of experienced subject matter experts on core business topics such as accounting, business strategy, marketing, and human resources, tailored to the unique needs of small business owners.

This initiative is aimed at small business owners and executives who:

• Be in business for at least 3 years
• Have an annual income of at least $250,000
• I have at least one other employee
• Be committed to completing the entire program, including training, submitting assignments, attending sessions, and requesting assistance.
• You are coachable, ready to be challenged and supported, and willing to put in the work necessary to accelerate your growth.

For more information or to register, visit sbathrive.com.

Angie Wick is The Forum’s business editor. Email us at awieck@forumcomm.com