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Upcoming Office Closures

December 3, 2015
Our SBDC offices will be closed from December 24th until January 3rd for the holidays. Please check with your local center for extended closures. Thank you for your consideration!    

I just met you, and this is crazy, but here’s my business card, so call me maybe.

December 1, 2015 Funding & Loans Managing A Business Marketing
I just met you, and this is crazy, but here’s my business card, so call me maybe How to give an effective elevator pitch Although elevator rides can seem like they take forever, especially for

A new way to stay up to date on the Start Up Community

December 1, 2015
Want to stay informed about events happening around Alaska for entrepreneurs and small business owners? Sign up for the new StartUp digest where you can integrate their google calendar into yours!

Shop Small Today!

November 28, 2015 Marketing
It’s Shop Small Saturday and we can’t wait to see where you take your #ShopSmall Selfie! Learn more about participating businesses and how you can win some Buy Alaska Swag here.

Thanksgiving Office Closure

November 23, 2015 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
Our SBDC offices will be closed Statewide for Thanksgiving break on November 26th & 27th. We will respond to all inquiries upon our return- have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Are You Forgetting Something? End of Year Tips and To Dos

November 16, 2015 Financials
By the end of November many seasonal, non retail, Alaska businesses slow down and the business owners have time to work on their businesses.  This late November or early December window of opportunity is the

What You Should Know About Facebook Videos

November 12, 2015 Marketing
Recently, a Youtube video went viral entitled “How Facebook is stealing Billions of Views“. This particularly matters for businesses who make money by posting videos online but it also has some valuable information to small

Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday

November 10, 2015 Anchorage
Blaines Art, a well known small business in Anchorage, has decided to keep their doors closed this year for Black Friday, a day many stores often depend upon to kickstart their holiday sales. Blaines Art

Upcoming Office Closures

November 1, 2015 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Mat-Su
The Alaska SBDC offices will be closing statewide from November 4th-6th so that staff may attend our annual fall planning conference. Please check in with your local SBDC for extended closures due to travel. Thank

Tools to Help You Write Your Business Plan

November 1, 2015 Funding & Loans Managing A Business
Business planning that is easy to use, easy to modify, and that provides specific examples will make all of the difference when it comes to actually creating a business plan. The tools used to write

PTAC Webinar: In Recognition of Veterans

November 1, 2015
Join Jody King for PTAC’s November webinar as she discusses resources for Veteran Owned Businesses and employer information on veteran hiring programs. Designed for veteran business owners, this webinar could help identify resources and tools essential for building

Small Business Saturday

October 20, 2015 Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Kenai Peninsula Ketchikan Marketing Mat-Su
BuyAlaska and Alaska SBDC are sponsoring the #ShopSmallSelfie event this year as part of Small Business Saturday! Customers who shop at  participating small businesses will have the chance to win some Buy Alaska swag by

Fairbanks class on developing ideas into a business

October 12, 2015 Fairbanks Workshop
On Saturday, October 17th from 10am-12pm UAF is hosting “How to Develop Ideas Into Businesses” lead by Jim McDermott. Participants will discuss how to start a new business venture and go over idea development from

InnovateHER Anchorage Challenge

October 12, 2015 Anchorage Funding & Loans Managing A Business
The Anchorage SBDC is hosting a local InnovateHER Pitch competition! The winner of our local contest will be entered into the national competition for a chance to present in Washington DC and win a cash

Lean In Networking Meet Up

October 10, 2015 Anchorage Workshop
We’re hosting a meetup at The Boardroom for anyone who is interested in networking and discussing the Lean In mentality. If you haven’t read the book- don’t worry about it! We will be watching Sanburg’s

You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale

October 8, 2015 Financials
As of October 1, 2015, liability for credit card fraud at merchant points of sale (POS) in the US has shifted. Prior to that date, banks and financial institutions that issued the credit card used

3 Reasons Why Lean In is Important for Entrepreneurs

October 1, 2015 Human Resources
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to listen to Sheryl Sandburg speak in person at the national ASBDC conference. I had recently finished reading Lean In and even though the talk was centered

2015 Alaska Business Growth Summit

October 1, 2015 Anchorage Workshop
We invite you to attend this free educational forum for current and interested Alaskan entrepreneurs on October 13th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in midtown Anchorage. This half-day summit features a luncheon panel of successful

Attn: Ketchikan Clients

October 1, 2015 Ketchikan
Our Ketchikan Center Director Linda Koons-Auger has recently moved on to semi-retirement! As we work towards a more permanent solution, our Juneau Center Director and Assistant State Director Ian Grant will be assisting Ketchikan clients

Financial Statement Analysis

September 30, 2015 Anchorage Workshop
Our partner program Center for Corporate and Professional (CCPD) is hosting a full day workshop on understanding financial statements. This class is part of CCPD’s lending program and is a great opportunity for small business
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