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The Great Reveal: How Benchmarking can Help You Manage Your Business
...ipient K&N Management, whose vision is “to become world famous by delighting one guest at a time.” Her top-three tips on benchmarking: Benchmarking is critical to maintaining a competitive edge. Studying best practices keeps you ahead of the game. Effective benchmarking creates beneficial partnership...
Sea Fur Sewing
...d promoters and customers of Sea Fur Sewing furs. Today, Sea Fur Sewing remains mindful of sustainability in harvesting meat and fur, with a commitment to hiring local hunters, designers, models, and photographers. Robert shared the importance of this; “I love hiring local Alaska Natives to assist me...
Anadyr Adventures
...ms to “introduce kids to kayaking and the natural world.” Professionals at guiding others through the beauty of Alaska, Hocking worked with Alaska Small Business Development Center’s business advisors, Ian Grant, and Jennifer Adams, in steering Anadyr Adventures through the coronavirus pandemic. In w...
Shop Small Saturday: Boosting Alaska’s Economy, One Local Purchase at a Time
...a of supporting local businesses is that it’s the world’s easiest sales pitch. Ask anyone where you should visit in their favorite town, and I’ll bet the majority of the places they mention are small businesses. Restaurants, event locations, shopping experiences, tourist attractions, retail stores, a...
E-commerce and Lending Opportunities for Alaskan Businesses
...The Alaska SBDC is here to help you navigate the world of e-commerce financing. We offer guidance on various lending opportunities, including: Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans: Government-backed loans with favorable terms for qualified businesses. Microloans: Perfect for startups or busines...
January 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...re also expanding our Rural Business program with new staff, new trainings, and new partnerships so that we can better serve Alaska’s rural and remote communities. The BuyAlaska program is planning on continuing it’s successes from 2022 into the new year by growing our marketing, developing new resea...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...e opportunities for the state’s small businesses. New funding, new resources, new technologies and new tools are being made available across Alaska to businesses in all stages of growth that will spur new economic activity. I hope that all of you take advantage of these opportunities and reach out ...
Alaska SBDC Awarded $3 Million in SBA Grants to Empower Alaska Businesses, Healthcare Innovation
...aska’s economic development and healthcare infrastructure has been instrumental in bringing these programs to fruition to benefit all Alaskans. “These initiatives mark exciting new beginnings for healthcare and entrepreneurship in Alaska,” said Senator Murkowski. “Equipping Alaskans with the resource...
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...the Quickbooks classes we’re offering and learn a new skill? Or join the BuyAlaska program and get your business featured through our partnerships with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise lines! If technology is more of your passion, you should check out our TREND program’s Phase 0 grant. Your brill...
January Update from the Executive Director
...that we’re moving into a new phase of this long, grueling pandemic. Now, more than ever, we need to support each other and our local businesses to help get through this last stretch. To help you do just that, we’ve launched the BuyAlaska Business Directory. With more than 250 ...
Dream a Little Dream Sleep Academy
...my own business and working with families that struggle with the sleep challenges that come with babies and toddlers came to mind. I’ve done it many times and with great success for countless families. I researched where would be the best place to get certified as a Pediatric Sleep ...
Black Spruce Brewing Company (BSBC)
...s like a bit of a cliche, but when establishing a new business, the saying couldn’t be truer. My partners and I did our best to anticipate any problems that we could run into, such as delays in shipments of materials, issues with licensing and permitting, etcetera, and very ...
July Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...n left in the program, especially considering the new changes that make the program friendlier to commercial fishing businesses. Equally, if not even more important, is supporting Alaskan businesses through buy-local efforts. This is why I am pleased to announce the relaunch of the BuyAlaska program...
Working with Profit Cents
...first understand what your financial position is today so you can make the most informed financial decisions for tomorrow. Profit Cents enables us to do this, and we at the AKSBDC have made it as easy as possible for you to get started. With 3 years of your business’ ...
Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC
...ts beginning with Andrew joining 10 years ago and today, both are looking forward to continuing to serve the Mat-Su Valley. What started as a family business with the Rykaczewskis is continuing with the Dowlings and they attribute the businesses’ success and credibility to the fact that they have ...
Melino’s Marine Services
...tion grew exponentially, and so did its services. Today, with two purpose-built vessels, Melino’s Marine Services is Southeast Alaska’s premier “Yeah, we can do that” company. Their offerings have branched out from marine towing to remote logistics, water taxi services, and even TV production crew su...
Northwind Nut Boutique
...ctual and groomed the path with positive yet constructive advice!” With Cliff’s expertise, Maeve navigated the often complex process of starting and running a business. Together, they worked through everything from financial forecasting to market strategies, ensuring Northwind Nut Boutique was built...
Pivot Plan is Critical for Small Business Survival in Alaska
...m know how to support you. Develop strategies for new markets and new opportunities to try and grow your revenue as well. Use all available resources – Everyone needs a helping hand now and then. There are dozens of funding programs and support organizations like the SBA and SBDC ...
Meet Jim Harty!
...zed by the number of businesses that start off because people enjoy it, want to help others, and/or both. And then the synergy that is created (new jobs for others, new income and investment opportunity for the owner, new benefits to care for people) is awesome and overwhelming.”...