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Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...in the recession, a stronger economy, more qualified business owners, and an improvement in small business performance. This trend should continue into 2014. So now is a good time to figure out how this process works and to get your documents in order in case someone comes knocking at ...

Small Business FAQs

...and put your business on solid ground: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Lawyer Insurance agent Banker Bookkeeper Coach (us!) If you’re finding these hard to come by, call us. We’ll help you think about the characteristics to consider in developing a trustworthy team. What is the HUD Section 3 progra...

Is your goal to buy or sell a business?

...rchasing or selling an existing business is an exciting time for entrepreneurs! Our goal is to help you get started and complete the process successfully. Alaska SBDC services are private, individualized, and no-cost, we just ask you register to work with us. This has you create an online client ...

Sea Fur Sewing

...rists during the summertime as her main source of income. Inspired by the stories of his family and understanding first-hand the importance of balancing the coastal ecosystem of Southeast Alaska, he worked to start a business to help tackle the problem of sea otter overpopulation legally. Alaska Nati...

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

...also means that we are supporting our regional resiliency,” said Ashbaugh. “The growth of businesses regionally spurs innovation and growth that is unique to our locations, and this can be really important to Alaskans who are facing our own unique challenges and environments.” You can read the full a...

Empowering Small Businesses: Alaska SBDC’s Guide to Robust Web Integration

In today’s digital age, small businesses and entrepreneurs need to harness the power of robust web integration to thrive in the competitive online landscape. With an array of tools, resources, and workshops, the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) stands as a valuable ally, provid...

Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business

...dustry Classification System. The system is a multi-national attempt to classify enterprises by their intended economic activity. (LOB or LOW) stands for Line of Business or Line of Work. It refers to the first two digits of the NAICS code and designates the category heading for the economic activity...

Choosing A NAICS code

...ustry Classification System. The system is an multi-national attempt to classify enterprises by their intended economic activity. (LOB) stands for Line of Business. It refers to the first two digits of the NAICS code, and designates the category heading for the economic activity that an enterprise is...

Free Tax Information using Bidawiz

...rty, so the remaining $20,000 depreciation is carried over to your son for him to take into account on any later disposition of the property. I hope this blog has peaked your interest and you take some time to visit “Bidawiz”. If your like me you will “bookmark” this ...

BuyAlaska is Back!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Ashbaugh Date: October 1, 2020 Title: BuyAlaska Program Specialist Email: buyalaska@aksbdc.org Phone number: (907) 786-7201 Announcing the Relaunch of the Statewide BuyAlaska Program Anchorage, AK: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global economic recession unli...

Blue & Gold Boardshop

...a place to gather as a community and find the specific gear they need for their craft. And who better to do it? Borgstede is an Alaskan professional snowboarder and X-Games Gold Medalist with a passion for creating a vibrant community that encourages promising skateboarders and snowboarders to excel....

HeBrews Christian Cafe

...ection each morning to ensure the freshest of ingredients are provided. A fun and memorable whim is found with each handcrafted sandwich served with a side of popcorn instead of chips! HeBrews Christian Cafe is located at 490 S Knik-Goose Bay Road in Wasilla serving their community through love, ...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way

...more success you’l l have.” This is a very counter-intuitive concept that meets with a lot of resistance because defining a tight niche market feels limiting. While that may be true, it is also true that the tighter your market niche, the more effective your marketing. Consider the light ...

Young’s Gear LLC

...for Young’s Gear, a local automotive shop specializing in drivetrain parts and service, for twenty five years, Justin Herrin decided to purchase the business alongside his partner Doug Coon. With decades of experience between the two, Justin and Doug were experts in the trade and came to the Alaska...

Highlighting: HeBrews Christian Cafe

...ocal sandwich shop this spring and have since turned it into a Christian-themed cafe. HeBrews Christian Cafe is a family-owned and operated business that employs their two young sons to work the counter and help make sandwiches; instilling a sense of and respect for entrepreneurship early! Read their...

Los Chanchitos

Los Chanchitos: Bringing delicious and affordable Mexican eats to Seward Downtown Seward has a new, fast and affordable dining option: Los Chanchitos food truck. Launched in May 2022, in direct response to long wait times and lack of downtown dining options he experienced during his visit to Seward...

This Holiday Season, BuyAlaska

...of local businesses, encouraging Alaskans to prioritize shopping within their communities. Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: The Alaska SBDC Advantage The Alaska SBDC has long been a cornerstone of support for local entrepreneurs. Through its array of resources, mentorship programs, and workshops, the...

May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...urism Industry Association, Alaska will see more visitors this year than ever before. The state is projected to host over 2.4 million visitors in 2023, with 1.6 million arriving by cruise ship! These are the highest numbers ever recorded for Alaska. We’re seeing businesses staffing up and investing i...

BlueWater BaseCamp, LLC

...want to experience nature in comfort – often “spoil-me rotten” luxurious comfort! This type of “spoil-me” luxurious comfort is exactly what Teal Sky Heller and Russ Carpenter have been creating for the last two years. Once the couple found the perfect piece of land in Eklutna, they started clearing...