August 4, 2010 in From the Director, News
Whether you’re growing or reinventing your business – or planning your exit strategy – a business analysis by the Alaska SBDC can help clarify the next steps you can take to best ensure your success. Here at the Alaska Small Business Development Center we, at times, feel we are much like doctors in [...] Read More
June 18, 2010 in From the Director, News
It’s proven that good planning = good business. But continued attention to your business plan isn’t always easy to do, nor are the rewards initially obvious. A new series of workshops will show you how active business planning is your stepping stone to success. Read More
May 24, 2010 in From the Director, News
On April 27, 2010, the Alaska SBDC released the 2010 Alaska Small Business Resource Guide. Read More
March 12, 2010 in From the Director, News
By Jason Dinneen, State Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center. Right here in Alaska, small businesses have been pursuing government contracts in a broad array of industries, including (but not limited to): Facility maintenance Construction IT management Lodging Food service Fuel delivery If you haven’t considered the role of government contracting in your business strategy, you might want [...] Read More
March 12, 2010 in News, Region: Fairbanks (Great North)
Find out what it takes to be a successful contractor! Interior Regions Procurement Fair March 22, 2010 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Fairbanks Princess Riverside Lodge The Interior Regions Procurement Fair will include representatives from federal, state, and local government agencies, prime contractors, and business professionals that will present a series of procurement forecasts, panel discussions, [...] Read More
February 4, 2010 in From the Director, News
By Jason Dinneen, State Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center. A Strategy for Growing Your Business There is a perception that government contracts are only large-scale projects, like the $11,400,000 Aircraft Maintenance Complex on Elmendorf AFB. But the reality is there are contracts of all sizes available every day, including micro purchases of $2500 to $5000. [...] Read More
January 13, 2010 in News, Region: Soldotna (South West)
by Bryan Zak, South West Regional Director Alaska SBDC The holiday season reminded us to give thanks and to share with others. For many businesses in and around Homer, the new year marks a shift from our busy tourism season to a time of year when we review, prepare and reenergize for our next busy season. [...] Read More
October 22, 2009 in From the Director, News
By Jason Dinneen, State Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center. You will hear our Alaska SBDC counselors focus on cash flow. It is a mantra we chant in the hallways and monitor like a doctor monitors your blood pressure. With so many of Alaska’s small businesses dependent on seasonal industries, keeping a positive cash [...] Read More
September 14, 2009 in From the Director, News
By Jason Dinneen, State Director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center. As our mission states, we are here “To foster, promote, and assist the growth and development of small businesses in the state of Alaska through our family of services.” We achieve this mission through our free one on one confidential counseling, low cost workshops, computer [...] Read More
September 14, 2009 in General, News
Are you doing all you can do to recession (winter) proof your business and protect your cash flow heading into this winter, typically Alaska’s slower season? Here are a few tips we give in general to clients for recession proofing their business which also apply to surviving what could be a tighter than usual winter. Plan Think survival [...] Read More
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