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Small Business FAQs
...ntracting, and other economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. Learn more here! For support, contact our friends at the Procurement...
Using Influencers In Your Marketing Mix
...or financially. If your Influencer in an employee, allowing them to use their phones at work may be repayment enough. Engaging Influencers isn’t a new idea; it’s basically word-of-mouth rebranded and is an incredibly effective way to increase awareness for your business. To learn more about Influenc...
Is your goal to buy or sell a business?
...eller. This allows the seller to turn over to the buyers all financial documents in a confidential manner Obtain 3-5 years of financials from the seller This might include business tax returns and the ending balance sheet for each year, Profit & Loss Statement (P&L), Cash Flow Statement and ...
The Lemon Season is Here! Lemonade Day Alaska is on Saturday, June 26!
...ty to “Brand the Stand” at lemonadeday.org/alaska/brand-your-stand Opportunities to connect with Business Stand Hosts at lemonadeday.org/alaska/activities Chances to win prizes by sharing Business Results at lemonadeday.org/alaska/business-results Learn more about Lemonade Day Alaska in the brief You...
The Top 10 Financial Ratios for Business Owners
...nchmark is 30-34%, while banking is 7.7-8.3%. Debt-to-Equity Ratio: This solvency ratio measures the amount of debt a company uses to finance its assets. A ratio of 1.0 indicates the firm uses the same amount of debt as equity, meaning creditors have claim to all assets, leaving nothing for ...
Ohlson Mountain Mineral Springs
...ojection provided a firm foundation, which Strutz used to build his complete business plan. Zak also worked with Strutz to identify a specific NAICs code, which was used to request an SBDC.net search to gather market research on similar businesses to include in the business plan. Strutz and Zak ...
About Us
...perienced business advisors and experts through on-site and/or online interactions or training, and at no cost to clients. No other program offers the same reach, resources or opportunities to create an impact to businesses at every stage of development. A Unique Business Development Service The Alas...
BEP Company
...relied heavily on word of mouth advertising and in-person visits (it’s a small town). Now, there is a new generation of decision-makers who are tech and social savvy. Our company wasn’t getting noticed. We needed to catch up so that we could remain competitive. Ms. Haywood helped me move ...
Kenai Freight Forwarders, LLC
...or their newest business. Cliff didn’t just offer generic business advice; he worked closely with the Odens to analyze the numbers, ensuring the feasibility of their idea. It wasn’t about just starting a business; it was about laying the foundations of a successful, long-term venture. In the words of...
BuyAlaska is Back!
...tate. It has never been more important to support buy-local efforts and to make it easy for Alaskans to find and purchase from local vendors. The BuyAlaska webpage at BuyAlaska.com seeks to provide access to statewide small businesses and to educate consumers about the direct benefits of keeping our...
Instructions for Phase 0 Application
...hase I project, including a scope of work and line-item budget demonstrating how Phase 0 funds will be used. Describe the market validation and customer feedback of your innovation. More Proposal Information This grant is expected to lead to the submission of an SBIR proposal. All information submitt...
How to Determine Your Target Market
...that better fit their needs. Instead of creating generic items, you can develop super specific content that will get you noticed. Customers will feel like you are speaking directly to them and their problems, ensuring they will come back for more when they need it. This tool takes you ...
Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business
...license. How do I find my LOB/LOW? Go to https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/. This link will direct you to the US Census Bureau’s NAICS search engine. Enter the type of business you are doing and choose from the list that comes up. You will want to look through the list of NAICS ...
Los Chanchitos
...ess, so I appreciated the direction to keep me focused.” Peter John came to the Alaska SBDC at the very beginning – from the idea stage of his preventure goal. Over the next six months, Alaska SBDC business advisor KellyAnn Cavaretta supported Peter John with loan preparedness, a start-up ...
Mama Bears Kombucha
...and local beverage. Using carefully selected, top-quality organic ingredients in a small batch technique allows Mama Bears Kombucha to maximize the health benefits of kombucha while amplifying the delicious taste. Their current signature flavors are Lemon Ginger, Hibiscus, Mango, Pomegranate, Concor...
Alaska Dreams Big: A 2024 Recap of the Arctic Innovation Competition
...case. It’s a whirlwind of mind-blowing ideas, life-changing prizes, and (let’s be honest) some seriously impressive young innovators. This year, our State Director, Jon (on his 13th judging stint!), was blown away by the sheer creativity on display. Started in 2009, AIC is Alaska’s original idea cont...