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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...
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 ...
What You Should Know About Facebook Videos
...matters for businesses who make money by posting videos online but it also has some valuable information to small business owners who use social media as a marketing tool. Below is some condensed info about Facebook and their video platform. Looking for more information? Check out these resources: H...
On Demand Videos to Help You Through the Life Cycle
...We have created a series of five videos available through our website with assistance specific to where you are in the business life cycle! Find them by visiting our Business Life Cycle Page and clicking on the stage you are in, then learn more....
Partner-Produced Training
...acific Northwest See the FranNet YouTube 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 SB...
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Application and Guidelines
...l restaurants and bars are being served very good news today,” said Erika Polmar, Executive Director of the Independent Restaurant Coalition. “These guidelines were crafted by the SBA after conversations with independent restaurant and bar operators across the country. We are grateful to the SBA for...
Why You Should Be Changing Your Facebook Business Page Strategy
...ocial media- and it’s not pictures of their cats. News has taken over as the number one engaging content on Facebook. Not a news outlet? You can still benefit from this by tapping in to local influencers and news platforms who are already looking to featuring stories about Alaska’s ...
MUNI OF ANCHORAGE – EO-16 takes effect for the month of December
...laska SBDC is here to help. If your business is struggling or is going to be impacted by these orders, please reach out to one of our business advisors. With over three decades of experience helping businesses in Southcentral, our staff is standing by to help your business through ...
Alaska Row Tours
...needs. During my rowing trips, you get photos and videos of your rowing, hiking excursions between rows, and private technical instruction. So how did “Year Zero” (Alaska Row Tour’s trial summer 2023) go? Steve exceeded his own expectations receiving all positive reviews from his rowers, and finishin...
SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform
...I am pleased to announce the launch of our ground-breaking interactive-virtual learning platform to guide women-owned businesses through the journey of growing their business. Throughout this year alone, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they evaluate, retool, and p...
April Update from the Executive Director
...re funds are allocated by Congress. Additionally, news that Holland America and Princess were both canceling their Alaskan cruises and not opening their properties for the summer was a huge blow to the tourism industry. That plus oil prices continuing to trend around $20 a barrel seem to indicate ...
Tourism Season is Here: Tips for Small Business Success
...in action. Feature happy customer experiences and run special summer promotions. Be sure your location is accurate so your business can be easily found in-person or online. Then take a look at your Google or Yelp reviews – be sure to respond to them in thanks or acknowledgement. It ...