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Cash In on Helpouts by Google
...king advantage of this new platform and those who jump on board from the beginning will most likely see the greatest results! Learn more about Google Helpouts by visiting their website: helpouts.google.com. Google is currently beta testing this platform and businesses must request an invite code in o...
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The Alaska SBDC Business Advisors and other staff meet by appointment only. To provide you and all clients uninterrupted and dedicated service, unscheduled walk-in visits are not available. To work with a Business Advisor, you must be registered with us. To learn more about working with us, please s...
The Importance of Local Search Optimization
...ven videos. 2. Verify your listing through phone or mail, and use the provided PIN from Google to claim the specified listing. 3. When this process is complete, your listing will be accepted by Google and can be viewed on Google Places. Want to learn more about how Google
Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business
...rmation on starting a business in Alaska: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/EstablishingABusiness.pdf https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/BusinessLicensing/AKLOBandNAICS.aspx naics.com https://www.naics.com/search/ Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing co...
Are you ready to file your business income tax return?
..., Starting a Business and Keeping Records: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p583/index.html Business Taxes: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-%26-Self-Employed/Business-Taxes Written by Dimitri Yimga, MBA is a Certified Public Accountant and the founder of DY CPA LLC in Anchorage AK. He...
Use Your Website to Build Relationships and Watch Sales Soar
...so it’s a win-win!) Educating is the number one way to add value, gain credibility, earn trust, and a whole host of other elements essential to creating rapport. If your site isn’t a content-rich site full of educational, valuable information (did I mention free), then what the heck are
Partner-Produced Training
...uTube channel. Google Drive Business Results with Google Ads Spring into Action with Google’s Business Insights Tools Build a Local Search Presence International Trade Administration (ITA) How To Export Export Mechanics Small Business Administration (SBA) See the SBA YouTube channel. United States Pa...
Can Small Businesses Survive on Facebook?
...you reach your target market. Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Pinterest and Tumblr. are the top 5 sites after Facebook according to eBizMBA Rank. What works for you will depend on your business and your clients. Businesses with a lot of naturally visual content that people like to share (restaurants, cl...
There’s No Place Like Home (Page)!
...s a warm and caring person (or people) behind the site not just a business wanting to sell them something. Too many websites, including their home page, are just on-line brochures, telling the visitor all about themselves (or their company). Imagine walking into someone’s home and all they do
New Scam Targeting Small Businesses
...t/contact/ or SBA Alaska District Office: https://www.sba.gov/district/alaska. We encourage you to: Report any suspicious activity to the SBA’s Inspector General at https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/oversight-advocacy/office-inspector-general/office-inspector-general-hotline. By staying informed, you can...
Small Business FAQs
...the process of getting your material protected at www.copyright.gov. As an employer, what are my responsibilities for background checks? We encourage you to connect directly with the State of Alaska Personnel and Labor Relations Department on your background questions. Additionally, TSS Safety may be...