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September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...a’s technology and innovation focused businesses. BuyAlaska is hard at work encouraging locals and visitors to buy local and support local economies. On top of all of the work we’re currently doing, we’re also working on launching a slew of new programs and initiatives over the next year. The
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
Alaska SBDC: Making ProfitCents Industry Data and Analysis Work for You
...much debt your business can support for a loan to buy your location or grow into a new one. These reports are not available to the public without a subscription, but as an Alaska SBDC client, you can receive them for free. Here’s a glimpse of what ProfitCents can
Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business
...good as the financial soundness of the seller or buyer. Closing The closing is when all the parties who have the authority to sign the documents meet and finalize the transaction. This can take place at the business, an attorney’s office, or somewhere where it’s easy to make copies
Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star
...ation”. Ian Grant plays many roles for the SBDC including Assistant State Director and Juneau Center Director. Grant was nominated for this honor because of the strong relationships he has built in his community as well as the work he has done to increase the organization’s online offerings for
Small Business Saturday
...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 Instagram. Want your business included on the list of participating locations? Email us at Lauren.Riley@aksbdc.org!...
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data
...y is growing or not, and what stage of the life cycle the industry is in (growth, maturity, or decline). It will also provide the estimated revenue and revenue growth of the industry for the next 5 years into the future. The report also shows the products and services
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...tart opening back up and businesses start serving clients and customers again, it’s important to remember that it’s never been more important to Buy Alaska. From farmer’s markets to corner stores, fishing charters to graphic design firms, Alaskan businesses need your help now more than ever. I hope t...
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...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...f our communities. By tapping into and supporting buy local initiatives across the state, BuyAlaska will help connect individuals with new and productive ways to support the businesses they love and hopefully find new ones they didn’t know existed. We are also proud to showcase all of the businesses...
Can Small Businesses Survive on Facebook?
...One day, I posted a graphic encouraging people to buy local and to click like if they supported local small business. The response was incredible! Our clients are proud small business owners and small business supporters who wanted to show their love for buying local so this resonated with
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