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Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures Alaska, November 27, 2023 – BuyAlaska invites you to experience the magic of giving while supporting our vibrant Alaskan community this holiday season. Introducing the BuyAlaska Holida...

Alaska Sewing Machine Repair

...mom & pop repair shops have closed or stopped repairing machines, where do people go?” Intrigued by this dilemma, Kate’s adventure began. After doing some quick Google searching, Kate quickly realized there were only a couple people in the Anchorage area repairing sewing machines; yet COVID had cause...

Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...this is the case, the buyer should consider a non-compete agreement to protect itself from future competition. The seller might start a competing business or work for a competitor. The non-compete normally covers a geographic area (these days that might include the internet), the type of activities,...

About Us

...perienced business advisors and experts through on-site and/or online interactions or training, and at no cost to clients. No other program offers the same reach, resources or opportunities to create an impact to businesses at every stage of development. A Unique Business Development Service The Alas...

Embloom Designs

...o the SBDC to work with Kimberlee Hayward on transitioning from selling at events to selling online. Hayward’s extensive experience with website design and marketing was a perfect match for Bloom’s needs. Together they worked on a new website with an online store feature that would keep overhead low...

Marketing 49

...established businesses in scaling faster. Free mini-trainings packed with problem-solving solutions will be offered as well. Marketing 49 also offers Better Business Bootcamp, a weekly action plan emailed directly that offers tasks or strategies for businesses to use right away. Stay tuned because Ma...

Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star

...mall businesses. He is an invaluable resource to his community and a strong leader within our own organization”. Ian Grant plays many roles for the SBDC including Assistant State Director and Juneau Center Director. Grant was nominated for this honor because of the strong relationships he has built i...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...SBDC thought it would be nice to focus on some positive news for a change. One of the many amazing things about living here in Alaska is that people have amazing resilience. When things get tough, Alaskans come together and find a way through it. It’s in that spirit ...

January Update from the Executive Director

...relief bill start to pour into the state. From individual payments of up to $600 per person to early-stage PPP loans and more, dollars are starting to flow again at a time when our businesses and neighbors need it most. As January progresses we should start to see even ...

Are you ready to file your business income tax return?

...15. Every year businesses are required to file an income tax return. In the US, the federal income tax is due as it is earned during the year, which makes it a pay-as-you-go tax. All businesses except for S-Corporation, Partnership and Limited Liability Company, which file an informational return ...

Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC

...who remain involved as heads of the Landscaping division and managing the office. Marguerite has been working with the company since its beginning with Andrew joining 10 years ago and today, both are looking forward to continuing to serve the Mat-Su Valley. What started as a family business with ...

Fairbikes

...irbanks after seeing it’s success in other major cities in the lower 48. Their stations are not only convenient for those who are looking for a different mode of transportation but also for the communities that host them. Fairbikes hopes to reduce traffic and parking congestion, improve air quality ...

Opening a Salon in Alaska

Opening a Food Business in Alaska

Is The Government Buying What You Sell?

It’s no secret that market conditions in the US have been unpredictable for several years, yet as 2013 got off to a start, a new batch of Alaska businesses have sprouted and are already making their contributions to the industries they belong to. Even the government contracting field is ...

Yippee! Life Coaching

...l, Alaska and is making an impressive impact both in-person and online. When owner Mary Campbell began plans to open her business, she put in an enormous amount of research and effort to “think outside of the box,” and identify how to best expand her therapy business to help ...

Color Wheel Arts LLC

Color Wheel Arts: Connecting neighbors, families, and friends through art Color Wheel Arts LLC is located in Douglas, Alaska and serves to provide art opportunities to the community. Owner Sherri McDonald is achieving this impact by offering dynamic art classes, selling art materials, and establishi...

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

...el desastre económico ha sido aprobada por la Administración para el Pequeño Negocio (Siglas SBA en inglés). A fecha de hoy, los dueños de empresas dentro de Alaska ya pueden enviar sus solicitudes para el Préstamo por Desastres por Danos Económicos de la SBA. En este enlace, https://disasterloan.sb...

The Good Dog: Behavioral Consulting, LLC

...Ellis Gugel, The Good Dog is a family-run dog training business serving pet-owners from Wasilla to Anchorage. Kate has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis on learning and behavior and Ellis has a Bachelor of Science in Canine Studies with an emphasis on behavior. The Good ...

Director’s Year-End Review

...asses, 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 our 3rd annual Small Business Survey and will be releasing the results...