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February Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

..., 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! If you haven’t checked out the BuyAlaska directory o...

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 ...

Contact Us

...iness Advisor email | message Fairbanks Center 907-456-7232 info@aksbdc.org message this office 330 Wendell Ave, Suite C Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Jade Greene, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP Fairbanks Center Director email | message Juneau Center (907) 463-3789 info@aksbdc.org message this office 3030 Vintage Blvd....

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...nza, today announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing, and business financial strate...

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...nstitute (BEI). SBDCs are nationwide and offer one-on-one, no-cost confidential counseling, low-cost workshops, and reference libraries. SBDCs are part of the nation-wide Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), which works on behalf of the SBDCs nationwide to support small business...

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...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...a’s technology and innovation focused businesses. BuyAlaska is hard at work encouraging locals and visitors to buy local and support local economies. On top of all of the work we’re currently doing, we’re also working on launching a slew of new programs and initiatives over the next year. The ...

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

...state. Visit the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide at www.buyalaska.com/gifts and join us in celebrating the magic of Alaska! For media inquiries, please contact: Katie Nave Program Director BuyAlaska Program, Alaska Small Business Development Center Email About BuyAlaska Program: BuyAlaska is a program...

Alaska Sewing Machine Repair

..., hands-on mechanical instruction, taking several online skill tests, and completing apprenticeship training, Kate became a certified sewing machine repair technician. Shortly after completing her certification, Kate was incredibly fortunate to buy at auction all the machines, machine parts, and vari...

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

...n 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 and minimize the amount of maintenance need...

Marketing 49

...Bright: Create A Season of Sparkling Success;” a 3-week online course to help businesses take the stress out of holiday promotions and develop profitable solutions. Schoenwether created a quick course so participants can hit the ground running with less stress and ample support, develop customer-capt...

Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star

...siness loans, put together growth plans, and even buy and sell small 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 f...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...f our communities. By tapping into and supporting buy local initiatives across the state, BuyAlaska will help connect individuals with new and productive ways to support the businesses they love and hopefully find new ones they didn’t know existed. We are also proud to showcase all of the businesses...

January Update from the Executive Director

...start to see even more funding programs start to come online bringing even more relief to businesses. The Alaska SBDC continues to provide the best source of COVID-related business assistance information in the state. Our Weekly Briefings with the SBA, IRS, Foraker Group and other organizations have...

Are you ready to file your business income tax return?

...ng: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Recordkeeping Publication 509 (2015), Tax Calendar: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p509/ar02.html Publication 583 (01/2015), Starting a Business and Keeping Records: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p583/index.html Business Taxes: htt...

Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC

...business smoothly. They explained, “We worked one-on-one with her to make sure that we were making the correct decision when it came to deciding to buy the shares of this company. She helped us foresee what we would be doing financial-wise and how we could best spend our money. ...

Fairbikes

...or the day or several days and customers can also buy 30-day or annual passes through the website. Owners John Stowman and Jennifer Eskridge brought the bike-share model to Fairbanks after seeing it’s success in other major cities in the lower 48. Their stations are not only convenient for ...

Opening a Salon in Alaska