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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
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.
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...
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
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...’s true that we’re in for a rough year, but if we come together and support each other I believe we can come through this stronger than before. As always, if there’s anything the SBDC can do to help you and your business, please don’t hesitate to reach out
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?
...your fan’s newsfeeds, it may not catch their eye compared to the picture of their best friend’s new baby and a funny video shared by their coworker. Although it is now becoming a “pay to play” marketing channel for businesses, Facebook’s push towards paid posts is not the end
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
Getting Started
...ons and are mandated to work only with for-profit companies. However, everyone is welcome to join us for related workshops. Our cooperative agreement with the Small Business Administration (SBA) states our award is governed by and constituted under federal law. Since marijuana is illegal under federa...
Is your goal to start a business?
...help you as you prepare to launch your business! Alaska 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
Are you ready to grow your business?
...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 advisor connect with you directly. What can you expect? Your advisor
Programs
...e partner programs. on this page: BuyAlaska TREND BuyAlaska BuyAlaska is a statewide collaborative initiative housed by the Alaska Small Business Development Center. BuyAlaska membership is free! List your business on the statewide BuyAlaska Business Directory Get discounts on business services with...
Architectural Hardware Supply
...d and serviced. Architectural Hardware Supply has completed exemplary work on buildings such as the Kodiak Police Station, Fairbanks Museum of the North and Eielson Physical Fitness Center (to name a few). They are located at 1200 East 76th Avenue in Anchorage and can be visited online at http://ahs-...