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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 ...

Support the Alaska Economy by Shopping Small on Small Business Saturday

...on to empower Alaska’s small businesses to succeed, the Alaska SBDC provides no-cost, confidential business advising, low and no-cost workshops, and an online ecosystem of tools for entrepreneurs to start or grow their small businesses....

Suite of Services

...legal services, banking and lending, chambers of commerce, commercial real estate, contractors, grant writing, graphics, HR, IT, insurance, and more. Learn more. Guidance Advising Overview Our experienced Business Advisors provide one-on-one assistance, and can support you whether you are just getti...

Alaska SBDC: Making ProfitCents Industry Data and Analysis Work for You

...much debt the business can support, as well as a company valuation tool to help buyers and sellers reach an agreement. (link to example report) ProfitCents is a fee-based service, but the Alaska SBDC has partnered with ProfitCents to provide these valuable reports to our clients at no cost. ...

Advising

The Alaska SBDC is proud to offer no-cost one-on-one business advising services. One of our experienced Business Advisors can assist you whether you are just getting started with an idea, growing a business, or looking to buy or sell a business. In your first session with an Alaska SBDC ...

The Painted Whale

...eavor. He also shared valuable feedback about the company’s online presence and marketing strategies. Assistance from the SBDC provided one more support in the complex structure a new business needs to succeed!” Justine Pechuzal What a success it has been! On a Painted Whale tour, visitors enjoy seei...

Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business

...b/cbpl/BusinessLicensing/AKLOBandNAICS.aspx naics.com https://www.naics.com/search/ Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing contact information: Email: businesslicense@alaska.gov Phone: (907) 269-8160 (Anchorage) and (907) 465-2550 (Juneau) View our downloadable/printable versi...

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 ...

5 Time Saving Tools For Your Business

...e throughout the day. Most of these solutions are cost-effective and even come with a free trial or evaluation period. Consider trying out a few of these applications to save you time and boost your productivity. Jessica is a professional blogger who writes for Faxage, a leading company that ...

MUNI OF ANCHORAGE – EO-16 takes effect for the month of December

...Your Products on Etsy Build A Local Presence Sell Online This Holiday Season with E-Commerce Tools with Google! Engaging Social Media Small Business Support & Advising One of our business advisors would be happy to work with you one-on-one where you’ll receive confidential, efficient, and applicable...

Arctic Equine & Livestock Veterinary Hospital

...oing the work she loves most each day. Dr. Neu is committed to your pet’s health and happiness Whether treatment, preventative care, vaccinations, regular exams, or surgery and emergency support, Arctic Equine & Livestock Veterinary Hospital has the experience, knowledge, and compassionate nature you...

Alaska Escape Rooms, Inc.

...hters, they built their first escape room Raven’s Eye from scratch. In their sublevel establishment off of 5th Avenue, they added Conjured Kingdoms, a collaboration with another Alaskan. Everything is custom-made, including puzzle designs, sound effects, and props. Deishl sees escape rooms as more th...

Golden Heart Performing Arts

...utz, to reestablish new goals and plan for the welcomed expansion of GHPA. Understanding that entrepreneurship requires some flexibility, she accomplished the renovation of the new space creatively and by carefully working around the coronavirus pandemic restrictions. Despite the obstacles, Rogers st...

Studio J’adore Permanent Cosmetica

...nd catch up! It allows me to feel a true sense of community and grants me the ability to participate in it!” A focus on people is the heart of small business ownership for many and in reflecting on what she would share with her past self – or ...

Dragonfly Dad

...create these eye-catching and flexible together. Dragonfly Dad dragonflies aim to inspire you to be flexible and adaptable no matter what situation comes your way. Visit them on Facebook @DragonflyDad to learn more and to keep up with new designs! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyDad...

CoastView LLC

...DC advisors invaluable. Setting up a business was completely new to me, and working with the SBDC gave me the reassurance that I was approaching things the right way. From input on my business idea, to guidance on setting up a legal entity, and feedback on my marketing plans, ...

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...

Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star

...e of the strong relationships he has built in his community as well as the work he has done to increase the organization’s online offerings for those who do not live close to a physical SBDC location. Every year, America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) Network recognizes top performers ...

Choosing A NAICS code

...ply enter what you are doing and choose from what comes up. You will want to look through the list of codes that come up, as some key words may cover several LOBs. As an example, looking up “Shirts” brings up a list of several dozen potential codes including ...

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...