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Embloom Designs

...running smoothly. Additionally, Mike worked with Lauren Riley to create a Facebook and Google+ page to bolster his online presence. “I had all kinds of questions on a variety of topics” said Bloom, “I told [the SBDC] what I needed help with. I made an appointment and was overwhelmed ...

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Open for Alaska

...newsletter here for updates as they are made available. Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April Due to the immediate difficulties presented to small businesses impacted by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), ALL Alaska SBDC On-Demand workshops are being offered at no cost to anyone thr...

Yippee! Life Coaching

...th the Small Business Development Center in Ketchikan to make her launch a success. Of her experience, she shares, “The SBDC assisted Yippee! Life Coaching by providing licensing guidance for me to set up my business, as well as information on transferring my LLC from another state. They listened ...

Director’s Year-End Review

...0.    A few highlights from last year include the launch of our new online workshop program with over 20 online on-demand classes, our Rural Business Development program receiving its second year of USDA funding, and our advisors helping over 1,600 clients start 190 new businesses who raised nearly ...

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...Small throughout the entire holiday season: Order online – many businesses have implemented online shopping. Check business websites to see what options are available. Curbside pickup – call-in purchases or order online to pick up gifts curbside to eliminate the need to go into a store. Gift cards –...

Marketing 49

...successful entrepreneurs, share detailed execution plans that can grow your customer engagement, and actionable next-steps for results-driven business owners in Alaska! To get clarity, get inspiration, and get customers, visit www.marketing49.com. For special help growing your businesses’ Instagram...

Desire Wellness

...immediate impact on the health and wellbeing of Alaskans. Their expert team has developed a comprehensive online program for physical therapeutic exercises, specifically designed to suit the needs of individuals with known orthopedic and age-related conditions, as well as for preventive purposes. Th...

Cash In on Helpouts by Google

...rrently beta testing this platform and businesses must request an invite code in order to become a vender.     Written by Lauren Riley, Marketing & Program Specialist for the Alaska Small Business Development Center...

You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale

...iability shift does not apply to card-not-present fraud. Merchants processing credit cards online or over the phone do not need to be concerned about the liability shift. Since the EMV upgrade is not a legal requirement, many business owners will weigh in the costs and the benefits of adopting ...

5 Time Saving Tools For Your Business

...aluable tool. It can help you track information relating to a particular customer, retrieve account history information quickly, and update record information. It eliminates much of the need for physical records, which saves you time in records maintenance. You can keep track of trends, behaviors and...

Check out our upcoming workshops and webinars!

...You can register for SBDC workshops online at our Training Events Calendar. Additionally, you may access our printable schedule that includes direct links to online classes here: Spring 2017 Seminar Schedule....

Color Wheel Arts LLC

...business unfold and blossom as it sparks creativity in its community. Connect with Color Wheel Arts on Facebook, by phone at 907-209-7173, by email at sherri@sherrimcdonald.com and/or online to the website coming soon at www.colorwheelarts.com. Business hours are Wednesdays 6pm-9pm and Saturdays 9am...

FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum

...act with our business workshops and the Vitalize Alaska conference. In FY2019 we plan to open new centers in communities across the state. We will also deploy up to five remotely-operated rural business computer kiosks which will allow our advisors to interact with rural businesses in Alaska’s remote...

Mama Bears Kombucha

...locally-made, delicious, and organic kombucha to Alaskans and visitors alike. Available in bottles and on-tap at approximately 20 different locations in the greater Fairbanks area, there is ample opportunity to try this refreshing and local beverage. Using carefully selected, top-quality organic ingr...

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Preparing for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

...newsletter here for updates as they are made available. Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops No-Cost Through April Due to the immediate difficulties presented to small businesses impacted by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), ALL Alaska SBDC On-Demand workshops are being offered at no cost to anyone through...

El Préstamo para Desastres por Danos Economicos está ahora disponible en Alaska

...esta para ayudarle. Puede encontrar esta ayuda en las plataformas sociales, y también puede encontrar más ayuda y la información necesaria así como registrarse y pedir cita con sus agentes en la siguiente página web: https://aksbdc.org/covid19/ . Para mantenerse actualizado con las últimas noticias,...

EIDL and PPP Processing Information from the SBA

...officer were notified by SBA to reapply using the online COVID-19 streamlined application in order to request the Advance. ​They were also informed that ​the ​SBA would correlate the date of their initial EIDL application to their corresponding COVID-19 streamlined application to maintain processing...

Salmon Sisters

...work with Emma and Claire on their truly iconic Alaskan business. Their products are fantastic and it’s not every day I get to work with such a strong brand. I’ve been very impressed with how they’ve navigated through two federally-declared disasters, in less than a year, and have become ...

Pivot Plan is Critical for Small Business Survival in Alaska

...iguring out a pivot plan: you are not alone. The Alaska SBDC network is the largest business resource partner funded by the SBA and provides free, one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs. Whether it’s creating a resiliency plan, navigating options for financing, reworking a marketing plan, or e...

Out to Sea Expedition Company

...a way that is both responsible and authentically Alaskan. The outdoor adventure company was established with the belief that people can have fun and explore the world while also being good stewards of the environment and the local community. Out to Sea Expedition Company strives to be economically, s...