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FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum
...rtnership with business organizations in the Lower-48 and Canada, the Alaska SBDC will develop and deploy training materials and business templates designed specifically for rural entrepreneurs and host all of the content online for anyone to use. We will also move our other workshops and information...
Choosing A NAICS code
...Alaska uses. That list can be found here: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/BUS_NAICS_Codes.pdf . Look up the code you found in the first step to verify it is applicable in the State of Alaska. Repeat this step if you have more than one LOB. *NOTE: When looking through the PDF if the...
A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way
...t, the more success you’l l have.” This is a very counter-intuitive concept that meets with a lot of resistance because defining a tight niche market feels limiting. While that may be true, it is also true that the tighter your market niche, the more effective your marketing. Consider ...
Blue & Gold Boardshop
...he dream,” said Borgstede. “The SBDC provides fresh eyes and another perspective that’s backed with experience”. Blue & Gold not only sells top quality gear but is a place for the boarding community to come together. Check out the space via their Cribs-style video or visit them in person ...
Young’s Gear LLC
...ars not only in helping us in the purchase of the company in 2007, offering advice and suggestions on how to better our day to day operations and providing us with financial projections over the last couple of years,” said Herrin. “The SBDC also was instrumental in nominating [us] ...
Highlighting: HeBrews Christian Cafe
...sica and Bryan Spradling purchased the assets of a local sandwich shop this spring and have since turned it into a Christian-themed cafe. HeBrews Christian Cafe is a family-owned and operated business that employs their two young sons to work the counter and help make sandwiches; instilling a sense ...
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...
Dragonfly Dad
...ize the resiliency and fun of life in Alaska. Stay-at-home dad, Mark Smurda, enjoys teaching his children about life and in turn, learning from them what life is all about. As a family, they appreciate the beauty and complexity of dragonflies and create these eye-catching and flexible together. Drago...
Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Open for Alaska
...eceive the money within three (3) weeks on a first-come, first-serve basis. Incomplete information and verification of collateral will delay the approval process Are you ready to apply? Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disaste...
BlueWater BaseCamp, LLC
...excited about offering what they term a “Property Buy-out Opportunity” where families, organizations, or businesses can rent the entire property for their private wedding, corporate retreat, or family reunion. The property sleeps 22 and holds events up to 75. BlueWater BaseCamp cabins are available t...
SBDC Now Has Access to Euromonitor.com!
...research through their membership of Euromonitor.com! Euromonitor International includes research and analysis reports for trends in 206 countries and 200+ categories which can help you evaluate your industry and determine the growth of your market. Learn more about how your Business Advisor can hel...
BuyAlaska
...uy local, please contact 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:...
Is Alaska the 49th State of this Startup Nation?
...e rusted economies, meaningful introspection, self-examination, and come to Buddha/Jesus/Moses/Mohammed moment sparked an entrepreneurial spirit that ignited years of small business activities. Over time, those activities evolved into a thriving startup community that not only fostered a culture of e...
The Mystery of Financial Health
...advisors are available for confidential, free, one-on-one business advising sessions. This assistance can help the business owner put into practice the tools learned at the Profit Mastery workshop. The class fee is typically $395, but due to funding from the 2012 Jobs Act the course is offered for $2...