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Using Influencers In Your Marketing Mix

...e social media world. They can help you: Increase Brand Awareness Build Brand Loyalty FAST Target a very specific niche How to find Influencers: They Work For You If your target market is local, your employees may actually be micro-influencers on their personal social media profiles. For example, a ...

Small Business FAQs

...ll instructions and next steps. How do I start an online business? When starting an online business, we suggest you treat it exactly the same as a brick and mortar business. You will need a business license at a minimum You will need to establish a legal entity if ...

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

...istribution and Delivery Services The Alaska SBDC understands the importance of efficient online distribution and delivery services. Through workshops and resources, businesses can optimize their supply chains, explore distribution methods, and find solutions to enhance customer satisfaction. By inco...

Bookkeeping Made Easy!

14 Steps to Reduce Bookkeeping Problems

...Tracking finances is critically important for every business. This tool offers tips on ways to avoid bookkeeping issues to avoid complications in the future. If you’d like assistance with your bookkeeping system or finding a qualified accounting professional please reach out to a Business Advisor....

BEP Company

.... Owner Shelly Smith is proud of her company’s commitment to sustainable business practices and the recent award certification by Green America acknowledging this commitment comes as no surprise.. The certification criteria focused on the amount of local labor and value created, use of sustainable ma...

Salmon Sisters

...al and their Salmon Sisters lines with XTRATUF, Grundens, and Rep Your Water to their online store and cookbook, Salmon Sisters is a strong example of adaptability and tenacity rooted in hard work, creativity, and values. Enjoy the lifestyle brand for yourself or share a taste of Alaska through ...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

Ascension Rock Club

...ed through the financial projections, approached funders and even created an indiegogo crowdfunding campaign. In just a few short months, Ascension Rock Club had the funding needed to open their doors and a full roster of local investors including Eamon and Audrey Stack, Richard Seifert, Jon Leiberma...

New Year, New Marketing: Refreshing Strategies for Business Success

...shops cover various aspects of marketing, such as branding, content creation, and effective advertising techniques, and offer a wealth of knowledge. By leveraging the expertise of industry professionals through these programs, marketing strategies can be significantly improved. Developing a Marketing...

The Lemon Season is Here! Lemonade Day Alaska is on Saturday, June 26!

...ions at lemonadeday.org/alaska/events Ability 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...

Marketing 49

...st small business owners with their marketing and branding efforts: “Merry & Bright: Create A Season of Sparkling Success;” a 3-week online course to help businesses take the stress out of holiday promotions and develop profitable solutions. Schoenwether created a quick course so participants can hit...

Architectural Hardware Supply

...(to name a few). They are located at 1200 East 76th Avenue in Anchorage and can be visited online at http://ahs-alaska.biz/....

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

...suing 1099s and helps recipients receive information timely. The launch of IRIS can help reduce the millions of paper Forms 1099 we project will be filed in 2023 and demonstrates our commitment to finding useful and innovative ways of reducing paperwork on the business community and others issuing 10...

Out to Sea Expedition Company

...to Southeast Alaska as early as next summer. “We understood that as a new small business we would not have access to as much pandemic relief funding, but Shelly helped us navigate the programs that were available to us, and answered our questions throughout the process,” said owners Lunde ...

Toast of the Town

...ting, I feel so much more confident that I better understand our options as we build our biz.”Truly, these Anchorage-based professionals have taken the events scene by strategic storm with their vision, innovation, and downright passion for memorable events. Need to liven up your company’s marketing...

ProfitCents Industry Data and Analysis

...ial analysis reports which help businesses better understand their financial outlook. Our Business Advisors use ProfitCents to help clients benchmark their business against industry competitors and provide narrative reports that offer a deeper understanding of their financial health. This tool is not...

What’s Your Business Worth?

...st you in understanding your business’s worth. We understand that determining the value of your business can be complex, which is why we strive to provide you with the tools you need to make informed decisions. The Alaska SBDC Business Valuation Tool is particularly useful for established businesses...

Hiring Your First Employee

...This checklist will help guide you through all of the essential steps before hiring your first employee. Use it to navigate the process through obtaining an EIN, obtaining worker’s compensation insurance, learning what is required of you, and more....

IBIS World Industry Research Report

...key statistics. This report helps business owners understand their industry as a whole and is a great tool to use when writing a business plan. This tool is not available to the general public without a subscription. Contact your Business Advisor today to get a free IBISWorld report. Our ...