February 4, 2010 in From the Director, News
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. Through the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), we can help you [...] Read More
January 13, 2010 in Hub: Soldotna (South West), News, Uncategorized
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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