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A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way
...the laser’s energy is more tightly focused. It’s common to mistakenly believe that our brilliant ideas are brilliant business ideas, that we can pay someone else to take care of our numbers, and that “everyone” is a valid target market. Yet as much as we want to believe these ...
Young’s Gear LLC
...the operating agreement and ways to evaluate the company. As Doug and Justin update and improve the business, Young’s Gear will continue to provide customers with quality service and care for many years to come. You can learn more about Young’s Gear, their services and it’s owners at their ...
Tourism Season is Here: Tips for Small Business Success
...u enjoy, like Facebook or Instagram, that you can commit to posting to regularly. Share eye-catching photos and stories of your products and services in action. Feature happy customer experiences and run special summer promotions. Be sure your location is accurate so your business can be easily found...
May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...taff’s expertise, facilitating funding, promoting buying local through our BuyAlaska program or driving new technology development through our TREND services, the Alaska SBDC remains committed to helping Alaska’s small businesses start, grow and thrive on the Last Frontier. I hope you will continue t...
Can Small Businesses Survive on Facebook?
...e of 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 ...
BuyAlaska
...ct the BuyAlaska team at 907-786-7201, at https://buyalaska.com/, or via email. You can also opt into the e-newsletter to be the first to know of the exciting things happening across the state! Contact BuyAlaska Program 1901 Bragaw Street, Room 199, Anchorage, AK 99508 Website: https://buyalaska.com/...
New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099
...se issuing 1099s and helps recipients receive information timely. The launch of IRIS can help reduce the millions of paper Forms 1099 we project will be filed in 2023 and demonstrates our commitment to finding useful and innovative ways of reducing paperwork on the business community and others issui...
Cash In on Helpouts by Google
...tage of this new platform and those who jump on board from the beginning will most likely see the greatest results! Learn more about Google Helpouts by visiting their website: helpouts.google.com. Google is currently beta testing this platform and businesses must request an invite code in order to be...
You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale
...gnetic cards and the new chip based cards and can cost up to a few hundred dollars each. The total cost to migrate to the EMV standard in the US is expected to be close to $7 billion for replacing the POS devices and $1.4 billion for the credit ...
Financial Fitness for Your Alaskan Small Business: April is Financial Literacy Month!
...on-one consultations with experienced advisors. A comprehensive online resource center with downloadable templates, articles, and guides. Access to our statewide Professional Referrals list. Take Charge of Your Financial Future Don’t let financial matters hold you back! This April, commit to improvin...
February Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...l start of the Iditarod on March 2nd! This month, BuyAlaska reminds us that Love is Local, and by buying Alaska-made products and services, we can significantly impact our economy and strengthen the fabric of our communities. Let’s show our love for local businesses this February and year round! ...
BlueWater BaseCamp, LLC
...re in comfort – often “spoil-me rotten” luxurious comfort! This type of “spoil-me” luxurious comfort is exactly what Teal Sky Heller and Russ Carpenter have been creating for the last two years. Once the couple found the perfect piece of land in Eklutna, they started clearing the property for ...
Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday
...raged to go out and buy local. Interested in joining Small Business Saturday? Take a selfie of yourself shopping small on November 28th and post it on any social media site using the hashtag #BuyAlaska. There will be a drawing to give away Buy Alaska swag and gift certificates ...
5 Money Saving Tools For Your Business
...quality packages like Scribus and Blender have no commercial counterparts. RAD Web Development With the new capabilities of modern browsers, web developers have built a number of utilities equal to their desktop counterparts. Google Docs is a good example of this kind of “web application.” Companies...
Marketing 49
...problem-solving strategies that many need. These comprehensive online courses blend self-paced work while being fully supported by Schoenwether and help new businesses start strong and sell more, or assist established businesses in scaling faster. Free mini-trainings packed with problem-solving solu...
SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform
...n in more than 30 years and furthers our nation’s commitment to nearly 13 million women-owned businesses. I look forward to working with our partners nationwide to shine a light on American women business owners and their journey to success, job creation, and economic independence.” Women entrepreneu...