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Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...this is the case, the buyer should consider a non-compete agreement to protect itself from future competition. The seller might start a competing business or work for a competitor. The non-compete normally covers a geographic area (these days that might include the internet), the type of activities,...

Small Business FAQs

...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 Technical Assi...

Alaska USA Insurance Brokers

Sea Fur Sewing

...To stay connected with Sea Fur Sewing, learn more, and view Robert’s stunning pieces, visit http://www.seafursewing.com/, Facebook, and Instagram....

Is your goal to buy or sell a business?

...SBDC services are private, individualized, and no-cost, we just ask you register to work with us. This has you create an online client file as well as review our confidentiality. Create an SBDC client file Your registration will be accepted by our State Office, who will have your business ...

‘Buy Alaska’ makes the case for local resiliency, growth (KCAW)

...an-owned businesses is available here! And of course, learn more about BuyAlaska at www.buyalaska.com...

Happy AANHPI Month!

...uding access to: Experienced Business Advisors (no-cost one-on-one advising) Working with an Alaska SBDC advisor can provide AANHPI business owners with a valuable sounding board, insights into industry trends, and help with developing marketing strategies. Alaska SBDC Advisors further assist clients...

OP-ED: Small Manufacturing Firms Continue to Drive Alaska Economy

...erica specifically, the passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) earlier this year has and will continue to drive job creation and strengthen manufacturing in Alaska. And since the USMCA establishes a committee on small business issues for the first time in any U.S. trade agreement, it wil...

Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April

...Businesses Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April (March 19) SBDC Updates Regarding SBA Disaster Relief Loans (March 18) Mayor Berkowitz’s Emergency Order (March 16) Alaska SBDC Tips for Food Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (March 16) Alaska SBDC Newsletter on Mayor Berkowitz’s Em...

This Holiday Season, BuyAlaska

...robust and resilient. This is achieved through: No-cost Business Advising No-cost and Low-cost Workshops (no fee for military and veterans!) No-cost Tools and Resources BuyAlaska: A Statewide Movement BuyAlaska, a statewide initiative hosted by the Alaska SBDC, goes hand in hand with this mission. By...

Keely’s Coffee House

...th style to further connect with and serve the Mat-Su community. The Alaska SBDC is proud to have supported Keely during the process of successfully purchasing her business and making it her own. Congratulations, Keely! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keelyscoffeehouse/ Instagram: https://www.inst...

Getting Started

...ished businesses: One-on-one, confidential, and no-cost technical assistance. Virtual and in-person training focused on topics of interest to small business owners. These are facilitated by Alaska SBDC staff, local professionals, and guest speakers. Customized market research for each client. Small b...

Alaska Row Tours

...d need to coordinate with during his planned multi-day, multi-excursion tours. Steve’s goal from the beginning was to educate people on recreational Coastal Rowing; and he knew he was going to be one of the first Coastal Rowing tour operators in the nation, and even the world. “Rowing tourism ...

Highlighting Keely’s Coffee House

Located in the strip mall across from Walmart is Keely’s Coffee House. A place to relax, caffeinate, and connect. Keely’s Coffee House is known for its welcoming and cozy atmosphere, delicious breakfast options, and friendly and experienced baristas. With reviews that rave of the girls “knowing thei...

New No Cost Marketing Assistance!

...ll provide you with feedback and suggestions while you network with other entrepreneurs. This event is lecture-free and hands-on! Make sure to save your seat by registering here....

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...EI). SBDCs are nationwide and offer one-on-one, no-cost confidential counseling, low-cost workshops, and reference libraries. SBDCs are part of the nation-wide Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), which works on behalf of the SBDCs nationwide to support small businesses. How doe...

Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business

...of Alaska uses. That list can be found at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/BUS_NAICS_Codes.pdf. Look up the NAICS code you found in the first step to verify it is applicable in the State of Alaska. Repeat this step if you have more than one LOB. *NOTE: Business owners should always g...

The Ice Maze: Frozen Fun

...advice on hiring employees. It is a unique experience for all that enter! Visit the Ice Maze at www.theicemaze.com, Facebook, or Instagram....

Free Tax Information using Bidawiz

...s called “Bidawiz” and you can use it for free at www.bidawiz.com. The tool is organized by providing answers to tax questions from anonymous business owners organized by category. Or, if you do not see what you’re looking for you can post any questions and you will have an ...

January Update from the Executive Director

...ms (PPP, EIDL, EIDL Advance, etc) answered in real-time. Our COVID-19 Resource Page has all of the available information on COVID-19 related programs as well as how-to guides on applications and PPP forgiveness. While there is still a ways to go to get back to the pre-COVID days, it’s ...