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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,...
Black Spruce Brewing Company (BSBC)
...ll was also able to help us work with our landlord-to-be to come to an arrangement that would make the beginning of the lease term more doable to us as a start-up and agreeable to our landlord.” With the BSBC starting comes the perfect brew. The beer brewed at ...
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...
August is National Black Business Month
...orkshops, the Alaska SBDC stands ready to support Black entrepreneurs with accessing the tools necessary to thrive. By leveraging the resources and support offered by the Alaska SBDC, Black and minority business owners have a greater chance of turning their dreams into successful ventures. In creatin...
Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday
...raged to go out and buy local. Interested in joining Small Business Saturday? Take a selfie of yourself shopping small on November 28th and post it on any social media site using the hashtag #BuyAlaska. There will be a drawing to give away Buy Alaska swag and gift certificates ...
February Update from the Executive Director
...ade Greene. If you’re looking for ways to support Black-owned businesses, check out the Alaska Black Business Directory linked below as well! I’m also pleased to announce that the Alaska SBDC’s Annual Report containing the results of our 4th Annual Small Business Survey and 2020 CARES Act funding ana...
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 ...
Empowering Small Businesses: Alaska SBDC’s Guide to Robust Web Integration
...NEW workshop! Make Your Website Work for You – No-cost Safeguarding with Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is a critical aspect of robust web integration. Recognizing this, the Alaska SBDC provides valuable resources and workshops on cybersecurity for small businesses. Entrepreneurs can learn essential te...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...