SBDC Business Coaching

Christine Hanks is the Chief Administrative Officer of Soapcreek Manufacturing, but she's more than just a title—she's a business powerhouse! With a vibrant personality and a passion for rural entrepreneurship, Christine brings energy, expertise, and a caring spirit to everything she does. A Utah native, she earned an AS in Social Work and a Marketing Certificate from Snow College, followed by a Bachelor's in Social Work from Utah State University. Her career spans HR, business, and marketing, with over 25 years of entrepreneurship and leadership experience—including serving as Assistant Director of Snow College SBDC. Beyond work, Christine cherishes family time with her husband, 10 children, and 14 grandchildren. Whether snowmobiling, boating, cooking, or reading, she embraces life with enthusiasm. A true business maven, Christine is not just a leader—she's a mentor, motivator, and a momentum-builder in every space she enters.

René Barlow is the owner of Barlow Bookkeeping. She specializes in empowering small business owners to gain confidence and clarity with their finances. She makes bookkeeping approachable and easy to understand, like learning from a best friend who just happens to love spreadsheets.

Through her workshops, training packages, customized bookkeeping services, and new monthly Bookkeeping Power Hour, René helps women save time, reduce stress, and make informed financial decisions that set their businesses up for long-term success. When she's not at her computer, you can find her cheering at her kids' activities, playing the piano, or performing Taiko, a style of Japanese drumming.

During our session, we walk through the key bookkeeping areas together: separating business and personal finances, software options, invoicing and receiving payments, expense tracking, and receipt management. We identify exactly where you are and map out your next steps.

Meet Megan: As a mom of 4 kids, I worked part-time in our family business as well as a pharmacy technician for 17 years. When my youngest went to preschool, I wanted to complete my four-year degree and decided on accounting. Starting my own business has offered me the opportunity to meet many amazing business owners. I value the relationships made and look forward to many more. In my free time I enjoy baking, walking, and going for rides in the outdoors.

I started my accounting business to help business owners understand their finances and make better decisions. As a former business owner, I understand the stress of bookkeeping, payroll, and tax preparation. While working for a tax firm, I could see a gap between CPAs and clients who needed more help than just tax preparation. I wanted to fill that gap and make it possible for all small business owners to have an accountant on their team. I work with business owners to help them understand and have confidence in their numbers, increase profit, and grow their business.

Through the SBDC I offer help getting started tracking your business finances, basic Quickbooks knowledge and troubleshooting, and basic business accounting. I also help with state and federal requirements for tax filing, quarterly payroll filing, and business registrations.

Marketing doesn't have to be intimidating. For the past six years, I've served as a consultant for local entrepreneurs, bringing over a decade of marketing expertise to the table. From social media management to communications strategy, I've spent years collecting certifications so that my clients don't have to. Beyond the strategy and spreadsheets, I'm a fan of big adventures, lighthearted conversations, and building genuine connections. I believe the best work happens when we're having a little fun along the way. Let's build something great together!

I help entrepreneurs move from "randomly posting" to a strategic, multi-channel marketing plan. Whether we are building your brand from the ground up or refining your sales funnel, I cover the entire ecosystem of modern marketing. We'll dive into everything from the technical side—like identifying and reaching your target market—to the creative side, including engaging content, captions, and hashtag strategy. From digital spaces like social media and email lists to traditional outlets like radio and newspaper, I'll help you create a cohesive campaign while building your marketing skills at your own pace.

Mandee Herbert is a dedicated accountant who believes that strong client relationships and clear communication are the foundation of great accounting work. She has become known for her approachability, competence, and commitment to helping clients succeed. Mandee believes that understanding your taxes is a key part of financial success—and she is passionate about helping clients get there. She takes the time to listen, explain, and guide clients so they can make informed, strategic, and tax-smart decisions. Whether she's walking a client through a return or developing a plan for future growth, her goal is always to build trust, reduce stress, and create long-term value. She particularly enjoys working with business owners, helping them align their financial strategies with their goals and supporting them through every stage. Mandee is also drawn to the structure, precision, and strategy involved in tax and audit work, where accuracy and attention to detail make a lasting difference. Outside of work, Mandee enjoys spending time with her husband and four children, especially outdoors—camping, hiking, boating, biking, and side-by-side riding.

I've been web designing for the past 20 years with an emphasis on startups and small businesses. Often, small business owners know that a website is an important part of expanding their business, but feel overwhelmed and unsure how to get started. Consultations take the daunting mystery out of getting a business online. A consultation starts with first listening to someone's vision and ideas, seeing how far the business has been developed, and identifying challenges. Once I understand a business, it helps me offer clear and tailored advice on how to best use online tools to move the business forward. Starting a business is an exciting time, and I'm happy to be a part of it.

My educational background is in Marketing & Advertising which led to several years of corporate Online Marketing. Eventually, I combined everything I'd learned about design, coding, organic SEO, marketing, and the internet into a freelance web design career. For me, web design is the perfect blend of technical, strategic, and artistic thinking. For the past two decades, I've been working with small business owners to either get their startups launched or help their growing business continue to expand. I've developed sites on Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, as well as hand-coded HTML/CSS. I often assist clients with organic SEO, branding, logo design, graphic design, and video editing. My client list includes businesses on the West Coast, East Coast, Europe, and Richfield, Utah.

Mark Alger is a business owner, staffing industry leader, and community advocate with a proven track record of building organizations that create opportunity and strengthen local economies. As the founder and driving force behind Ensign Staffing, Mark has spent years starting, growing, and refining a successful staffing company known for practical solutions, strong client relationships, and dependable workforce strategies.

Beyond his business leadership, Mark has been deeply involved in economic and community development. He has served two terms as President of the Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce, contributed more than eight years on the Sevier County Economic Development Board, and currently serves on the R6 Regional Council Advisory Board. These roles have given him a unique perspective on how businesses, workforce development, and community growth intersect.

Drawing on decades of hands-on experience building profitable operations across multiple locations, Mark now provides consulting services to business owners and leaders who want practical, experience-based guidance. His consulting focuses on business plans, start-up assistance, management and leadership development, marketing and sales strategy, customer relations, employee management, and market research. Mark helps organizations turn ideas into executable plans, improve performance, strengthen teams, and position their businesses for sustainable growth—using lessons learned from building and leading successful operations in the real world.

Kylee Boyter is the founder and digital marketing consultant behind Bee Seen Marketing, helping businesses turn their message into measurable growth. She holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Utah State University and has over five years of experience in journalism, communications, and advertising. Her background as an editor for The Richfield Reaper shaped her strengths in storytelling, content strategy, and audience engagement. In addition to her business, she consults with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), specializing in marketing and sales strategy as well as market research. Kylee combines creativity with data-driven insights to help businesses make informed decisions and grow with confidence.

Kylee provides strategic marketing consulting through Bee Seen Marketing, focused on helping businesses clearly communicate their brand and drive results. Her services emphasize marketing and sales strategy, supported by market research to better understand audiences and opportunities. Through her work with the SBDC, she helps clients develop practical, customized plans that align with their goals and resources. She also offers guidance on content creation, social media platforms, and performance analytics to improve visibility and engagement.

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