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Use Your Website to Build Relationships and Watch Sales Soar

...your site visitors than to provide them with high-value educational information. (Search engines love it too, so it’s a win-win!) Educating is the number one way to add value, gain credibility, earn trust, and a whole host of other elements essential to creating rapport. If your site isn’t a

Jumpin’ Junction Family Fun Center

...ring weapons to defeat opposing robots. This state-of-the-art gaming system brings a whole new level of entertainment to the Peninsula. In addition to providing a safe space for children and families to connect, exercise, and play, Jumpin’ Junction also offers hot plates like corn dogs, chicken finge...

From Employee to Owner: H&H Sheet Metal

...s saw the opportunity to grow from employees to co-owners and offered to purchase the business. They worked with the Alaska Small Business Development Center to review the financials and prepare their business plan for loan review. Assistant State Director Julie Nolen inspected the financials and ass...

Small Business Highlight: Alaska Kayak Company

...the purchase of her business because she was a ‘go-getter’ from the very day we met,” says Adams. “Together we worked on a financial forecast so Mary and her business partner could find out what her expenses, cash flow and break-even point would be. Once the financial forecast was

Alaska Kayak Company

...the purchase of her business because she was a ‘go-getter’ from the very day we met,” says Adams. “Together we worked on a financial forecast so Mary and her business partner could find out what her expenses, cash flow and break-even point would be. Once the financial forecast was

Beaver Brothers Trading Company

...sm-based activities. BBTC is typically open 5-days-a-week, providing demonstrations of their iron-work in progress and daily immersive tours featuring resident Blacksmith and Tanner from May to September. Additionally, they have handcrafted items for sale in the off-season. The business operates as a...

Los Chanchitos

...summer 2021 in Alaska helping my sister out, and realized there was a shortage of food options for those visiting Seward in the summer months. With that, I reached out to the SBDC about getting a loan to buy my own food truck and start my first business.” If

SubZero Heats Up

...oo. Folks loved it and made clear that they would buy it if there were more available. Eventually, recognizing how popular freeze dried products have become in the Lower 48 and that no one was really making them in Alaska, Peck and her family decided to make a go

November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...c open house to celebrate the reopening of the Mat-Su Center, and Buy Alaska Program Director Katie Nave showcased local products at the Alaska Food and Farm Festival. Also, for those of you in the Interior, check out our new Fairbanks Center Director Jade Greene in her brand new

Developing Your Website Marketing Strategy – Part 3: Five Biggest Social Media Myths

Foggy Mountain Shop

...ownership was transferred to Nicholl and Rielly. “Buying the business is really just the first step, we will continue to seek his guidance as we grow into our business and start to plan for what’s next” said Nicholl, “the educational programs offered give owners like us the ability to

Shop Small Today!

...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....

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data

..., in other words, showing which type of customers buy the most products or services in your industry, and what percentage of industry revenue is provided from each consumer group. With this information, a business owner can determine the most lucrative products and services within their industry, and...

Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery

...e’s faced to establish such a vibrant and successful business.” Connect with the “Rez Art” team on the business website and swing in to enjoy thought-provoking artwork, a crackling fire, a deliciously crafted beverage, and gorgeous view of Seward from the upstairs of this welcoming coffee house....

June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...om 75% to 60% and extends the loan term on any non-forgiven funding from two years to five. All of these changes will make the PPP more accessible and business-friendly for the 10,265 Alaskan businesses who have already received a PPP and businesses that are still applying. State and

July Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...portant, is supporting Alaskan businesses through buy-local efforts. This is why I am pleased to announce the relaunch of the BuyAlaska program which you can read more about in this newsletter. This initiative will help to connect people with Alaskan owned businesses in their community and will showc...

Can Small Businesses Survive on Facebook?

...nges? Here are a few tips: 1. Ask your fans to opt-in to your email list. Ask those who follow you on Facebook to opt-in to your email list. Email is a great way to reach your customers and you are able to choose which of your clients get

December Update from the Executive Director

...need your help now more than ever. If you plan on buying gifts, please buy local. You can use the amazing Holiday Gift Guide put together by the BuyAlaska program. Reach out to your favorite restaurants and order a special treat for you and your loved ones to help

War Dog Coffee Company

...offee has a war dog story behind it, representing real war dogs that served in wars and conflicts throughout history. Joe is a veteran of the Alaska Air National Guard and Dana is a veteran of the Coast Guard, both having honorably served our country. They would like to

State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)

...y and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI-owned businesses), along with incentive funds for states and tribal entities that demonstrate robust support for SEDI-owned businesses. Catalyze Private Investment Over the ten year life of the program, the SSBCI is designed to leverage $10 of privat...