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Aurora Chocolates

...pment Center in 2014 and has utilized both the one-on-one advising with our Business Advisor Lynn Klassert as well as the workshops available to assist on specific business subjects. Most recently, Jae has been attending the Marketing Lab, where he has continued to work on the business’s digital pres...

2018 Alaska Small Business Survey Report

...al survey, allowing us to capture one of the most comprehensive snapshots of Alaska’s small business community available. “This is encouraging news for anyone interested in the State’s economic future… the general outlook is positive. Businesses are focusing on expanding, hiring new employees and acc...

Farewell to Victoria Hofmann!

...all of us at the Alaska SBDC – Thank you for your commitment, innovation, and can-do attitude, Victoria! Your team at the Alaska SBDC is so proud of what you have accomplished, is grateful for your contributions, and wishes you the absolute best as you begin this next chapter ...

Carlos Machuca

Alaska SBDC Releases Compelling COVID-19 Impact Data on Small Businesses

...34%) Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting (-27%) Accommodation and Food Services (-31%) Transportation & Warehousing ([-42%) By aggregating the data, it is clear that Southeast Alaska is struggling. The top 5 hardest-hit boroughs by revenue change include: Skagway (-58%), Ketchikan (-52%), Wra...

More than $113 Million in PPP Loans Approved by SBA in Alaska

...serve underserved communities – including minority-, women- and veteran-owned small businesses – the SBA has provided dedicated access to community financial institutions (CFIs) that specialize in serving these communities. At least $15 billion is set aside for PPP lending by CFIs which include Commu...

Nearly $30 Billion in PPP, EIDL Funds Approved for Pacific Northwest Small Businesses, Nonprofits

...demic. In just three months, the SBA approved and disbursed nearly twice as many EIDL loans for COVID-19 than it has for all other disasters in the combined 67-year history of the agency. EIDL and EIDL Advance Data as of July 15, 2020 Full EIDL and EIDL Advance reports ...

Caffe D’arte Alaska

...lding it herself and gaining the knowledge to keep it updated as changes come.” To enjoy the new website and meet the Caffe D’arte Alaska team, visit https://www.caffedartealaska.com! And click here to read about how Lori Brewer was recently selected to receive the prestigious 2018 Alaska Small Busin...

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...

SBDC Now Has Access to Euromonitor.com!

...research through their membership of Euromonitor.com! Euromonitor International includes research and analysis reports for trends in 206 countries and 200+ categories which can help you evaluate your industry and determine the growth of your market. Learn more about how your Business Advisor can hel...

The Mystery of Financial Health

...advisors are available for confidential, free, one-on-one business advising sessions. This assistance can help the business owner put into practice the tools learned at the Profit Mastery workshop. The class fee is typically $395, but due to funding from the 2012 Jobs Act the course is offered for $2...

Working with Profit Cents

...ly through QuickBooks, your advisor will create a comprehensive analysis and 5-year set of projections based on your business’ level of efficiencies. This projection model will then enable you and your counselor to analyze your plans for growth and determine exactly what steps are needed to achieve y...

Highlighting: Caffe D’Arte Alaska

...Caffe Darte Alaska, Alaska Coffee and Restaurant Equipment, and Espresso Tech for 25 years. They own 7 coffee shops in the Anchorage area and wholesale coffee to over 400 accounts across the state of Alaska. Caffe D’arte offers professional consulting advice and packages to anyone who is interested...

Director’s Year-End Review

...the 10th anniversary of Lemonade Day Alaska. Our K-12 entrepreneurship program helped more than 1,400 children in 70 communities learn about financial literacy and entrepreneurship through operating a lemonade stand in 2019. These young entrepreneurs earned nearly $500,000 in revenues and donated ove...

PPP extended to May 31 – now what?

...P. Plus, SBA Resource Partners also provide one-on-one business advising to help you through the PPP application process and provide guidance and support on other aspects of your business. Get help with PPP 3. Access tools and reference materials in 18 languages. Whether it’s overview fact sheets, sa...

Alaska SBDC Opens Funding Opportunity for Alaska Inventors

...line to receive an initial review for application completeness and compliance July 10, 2023 – Phase 0 grant application period closes July 11 – August 13, 2023 – TREND Phase 0 Committee will evaluate the application packets and the winning applicants will be announced during the week of August ...

Alaska SBDC: Making ProfitCents Industry Data and Analysis Work for You

...0 industries, with dozens of financial ratios for comparison and tracking. When it comes to growing your business, improving cash flow, or evaluating investment opportunities, it’s crucial to know where you stand financially. ProfitCents allows us to do just that. For startups, ProfitCents provides i...

Contact Us

...iness Advisor email | message Fairbanks Center 907-456-7232 info@aksbdc.org message this office 330 Wendell Ave, Suite C Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Jade Greene, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP Fairbanks Center Director email | message Juneau Center (907) 463-3789 info@aksbdc.org message this office 3030 Vintage Blvd....

Turkish Delight

...hes from scratch, ensuring that their offerings encompass the rich tapestry of Turkish cuisine. From succulent sucuk and perfectly crafted lahmacun to melt-in-your-mouth manti and delectable börek, Zeynep and Engin’s culinary repertoire is a testament to their dedication. As small business owners, Ze...

Choosing A NAICS code

...Alaska uses. That list can be found here: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/BUS_NAICS_Codes.pdf . Look up the 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: When looking through the PDF if the...