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Embloom Designs

...ds. Together they worked on a new website with an online store feature that would keep overhead low and minimize the amount of maintenance needed to make sure the website was running smoothly. Additionally, Mike worked with Lauren Riley to create a Facebook and Google+ page to bolster his ...

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

...e other businesses that you own, you must also submit those tax returns in order to avoid processing and decision delays. Additional funding: If more funds are needed, applicants can submit supporting documents and a request for an increase. If fewer funds are needed, applicants can request a reducti...

Yippee! Life Coaching

...laska. In considering all of her licensing and permitting options, Mary chose to use methodology focused specifically on Online Life Coaching and not “therapy,” though her therapy-related credentials provide a competitive advantage in this online professional niche. In starting her business, Mary wor...

Director’s Year-End Review

...h 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 $18 million in funding. The Alaska SBDC also conducted o...

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

...h the final sales quarter and holiday season. New online courses will be available as well to streamline 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,...

Desire Wellness

.... 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. The team takes great pride in pioneering preventive exercis...

Cash In on Helpouts by Google

...months back I attended Google’s Get Your Business Online Webinars which were hosted live and helped small business owners understand how to harness the power of Google to increase sales and traffic to their business. They shared a lot of valuable information for small business owners, but what caught...

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

...aud.   What happens to liability for transactions online or on the phone? The liability 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 ...

5 Time Saving Tools For Your Business

...eam members together in a convenient solution, permitting good communication and solid collaboration among members. Projects get completed on time and any potential delays threatening the progress of the project are available in reports. Get to the important stuff first in your inbox SaneBox is an ad...

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

...my LLC he skillfully walked me through the whole online process by phone. Bryan was accessible by phone, email, and text which was perfect for my busy lifestyle! Working with the SBDC took the worry out of the business start paperwork and made me feel supported in my endeavors!” ...

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

...r rural entrepreneurs and host all of the content online for anyone to use. We will also move our other workshops and informational materials online to give even more businesses on-demand access to the Alaska SBDC’s vast array of tools and expertise. I hope that you are as excited ...

Mama Bears Kombucha

...se it at pop-up stands and farmer’s markets. With online consumerism growing, Shelly chose another POS system that is well-suited for her online ordering system with a convenient delivery option. Little details like this make business ownership fun, ever-changing, and exciting. In seeing her client’s...

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

...e other businesses that you own, you must also submit those tax returns in order to avoid processing and decision delays Additional funding: If more funds are needed, applicants can submit supporting documents and a request for an increase. If fewer funds are needed, applicants can request a reductio...

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

...2xe 3/25/2020: Préstamos de Desastre del SBA ante el COVID-19 (SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for COVID-19 Emergency) https://bit.ly/2WuUYAw 3/26/2020: Comience su Tienda Online (Start your Online Store) https://bit.ly/2UnV761 3/27/2020: Alternativas de Financiamiento ante el COVID-19 (Other Busi...

EIDL and PPP Processing Information from the SBA

...ct, on the evening of March 29, the SBA opened an online COVID-19 streamlined application process. This provided small business owners and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 with the opportunity to request an EIDL Emergency Advance based on $1,000 per pre-disaster (i.e., as of January 31, 2020) employee...

Salmon Sisters

...th XTRATUF, Grundens, and Rep Your Water to their online store and cookbook, Salmon Sisters is a strong example of adaptability and tenacity rooted in hard work, creativity, and values. Enjoy the lifestyle brand for yourself or share a taste of Alaska through good, real, and wild seafood. Visit ...

Pivot Plan is Critical for Small Business Survival in Alaska

...t the challenge of operating during COVID-19: Get online – With more people staying home it’s more important than ever to make sure you have a robust online presence. From marketing to e-commerce, websites to social media, your business needs to be on the web and providing your customers ...

Out to Sea Expedition Company

...ges, Out to Sea Expedition Company launched their online outdoor gear shop on May 24th and followed with their physical location opening June 10th on historic Thomas Street in beautiful downtown Ketchikan. The shop space, originally set up as the hospitality and outfitting location for their tours an...