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Midnight Sun Home Care

...2002 and has never stopped keeping an eye on the company’s financial measures, market penetration and where the home care industry was headed. The business has stood the test of time and has remained resilient throughout several of the major challenges our economy has faced. His attention to detail...

Dianne’s Wild Fork Catering

...ent. The choice to transition to catering did not come easily for the Tydings. They had endured many challenges to keep their doors open, including a threat to their lease renewal when the building become state owned. They were incredibly attached to their neighborhood, working regularly with Bean’s...

Suite of Services

...d with an idea, growing a business, or looking to buy or sell a business. Learn more. Funding The Alaska SBDC utilizes community partnerships to facilitate connections with lenders for our clients. Learn more. Buying and Selling Businesses An Alaska SBDC Business Advisor can share information on busi...

Buying and Selling Businesses

...visor help you navigate the process? If you are a Buyer Your Advisor can help you understand the steps, timing, and expectations of the Seller. Advisors can also assist with due diligence information, review and explain the financial statements and tax returns from a managerial accounting perspective...

Los Chanchitos

...those spending the day in this historical seaside community. “I have always loved Mexican food. My parents live in Baja, and I love going down there for quality eats at an affordable price. I spent summer 2021 in Alaska helping my sister out, and realized there was a shortage

November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ill be different though. With Shop Small Saturday coming up November 26th and the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide now available, maybe this is the year I’ll finally get things together and check everyone off my list early. Hope springs eternal. I’m sure all of you are much more responsible

Ruth Wolfe

SubZero Heats Up

...so far because of cottage food laws, but several companies have shown interest in carrying their products in stores. “As soon as we become certified, then we will be pushing retail.” And they’ll expand their menu. They’re working on developing meat products and will most definitely tackle “the cool...

Gretchen Fauske

October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ng Alaska Native art that’s for sale. Speaking of buying local, the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide is taking submissions for this year’s guide! Make sure to submit your business for inclusion. If for no other reason than to help me figure out what to buy my friends and family

November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ses near you to support? Try browsing through the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide! You can find tons of locally owned businesses from across the state that would be happy to handle all your holiday shopping needs. Much like Santa’s elves, the Alaska SBDC crew has been extra busy this

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

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

...much debt the business can support, as well as a company valuation tool to help buyers and sellers reach an agreement. (link to example report) ProfitCents is a fee-based service, but the Alaska SBDC has partnered with ProfitCents to provide these valuable reports to our clients at no cost.

Advising

...d with an idea, growing a business, or looking to buy or sell a business. In your first session with an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor, you’ll learn how the Alaska SBDC can assist you, review the process of working with your advisor, determine your immediate advising needs, and set

Foggy Mountain Shop

...cked loan. “Transitioning from a shop employee to buying the business feels a little like walking through a minefield. Ian has been our map; letting us know what is coming at us and how to handle it” said Nicholl. Grant worked with the pair for about a year until

Small Business Saturday

...d 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 taking a photo and using the tags #ShopSmallSelfie and #BuyAlaska on Facebook, Twitter and Ins...

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....

Is The Government Buying What You Sell?

...re, to be rebid or terminated and identifies your competitors. Market research tells you which agency buys your product or service. The purchasing trends of any agency are one of the best ways to get to know your customer. And, good market research is an effective use of your

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data

...rovide you with a detailed list of all your local competition. We will provide you with all of the competing businesses in your area, the number of employees they have, their annual revenue, 5 year sales growth, 5 year employee growth and their annual expenses, as well as other

Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery

...o both locals and tourists who come across its welcoming atmosphere. Creative in her own right, Micheley Kowalski purchased this hidden gem in October 2015 and has worked to maintain the culture and sense of community that Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery provides to its patrons. To ensure