Alaska Small Business Development Center
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Getting Started
...ished businesses: One-on-one, confidential, and no-cost technical assistance. Virtual and in-person training focused on topics of interest to small business owners. These are facilitated by Alaska SBDC staff, local professionals, and guest speakers. Customized market research for each client. Small b...
Everything Bagels
...ld winter’s morning. The need for a fresh, crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside, New York style bagel in the heart of the Peninsula. That led Pamela and Matthew Parker to roll up their sleeves and try their hand at bagel artistry. Cravings satisfied and pleasantly surprised by the outcome and a...
Out to Sea Expedition Company
...g on Out to Sea Gear. “We always planned to add a retail component to our business,” says Lunde “ we just didn’t plan for that to happen our first year!” After facing COVID-19 related supply chain challenges, Out to Sea Expedition Company launched their online outdoor gear shop ...
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...
Alaska Row Tours
...d need to coordinate with during his planned multi-day, multi-excursion tours. Steve’s goal from the beginning was to educate people on recreational Coastal Rowing; and he knew he was going to be one of the first Coastal Rowing tour operators in the nation, and even the world. “Rowing tourism ...
Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business
...of Alaska uses. That list can be found at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/BUS_NAICS_Codes.pdf. Look up the NAICS 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: Business owners should always g...
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...
Free Tax Information using Bidawiz
...s called “Bidawiz” and you can use it for free at www.bidawiz.com. The tool is organized by providing answers to tax questions from anonymous business owners organized by category. Or, if you do not see what you’re looking for you can post any questions and you will have an ...
BuyAlaska is Back!
...tate. It has never been more important to support buy-local efforts and to make it easy for Alaskans to find and purchase from local vendors. The BuyAlaska webpage at BuyAlaska.com seeks to provide access to statewide small businesses and to educate consumers about the direct benefits of keeping our...
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 ...
SubZero Heats Up
...rrying their products in stores. “As soon as we become certified, then we will be pushing retail.” And they’ll expand their menu. They’re working on developing meat products and will most definitely tackle “the cool stuff” like ice cream and even cheesecake. “Freeze dried cheesecake is heaven,” accor...
Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Preparing for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
...ghly recommended. Funds will be decided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit the Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Channel for recorded updates! Be Ready: What will you need to apply? Completed SBA loan application (SBA Form 5) (this is electronic/online in the portal) Completed and signed Tax Information Au...
About Us
...SBDC services are private, individualized, and no-cost. Our business advising team covers topics that include business planning, financial analysis and stability, marketing, accounting, cash flow projections, research, to name a few. By working with clients on-site or through online/telephonic inter...
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 ...