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Be Happy Home Maintenance

...ate what services would bring in the most for his company overall and make sure his price points would allow him to grow effectively. After completing the projections Bishop had the information and guidance he needed to decide to purchase another business and assimilate its client base into his ...

New classes with the Center for Corporate and Professional Development

...fessionally to engage and persuade your audience. Components of Compensation Administration – Class will meet two days – December 4th and 5th Steve Hinds This two day workshop is designed to provide participants with a strong foundational base of knowledge of current compensation practices which can...

Bateau Bridal Boutique

...r selection of gowns in many different styles and price ranges while delivering superior customer service at the same time. Fast forward several months, Bateau Bridal Boutique opened their doors on November 8th after successfully securing a loan and setting up shop at 1083 West 25th Avenue in Anchora...

Lime Solar

...n Mountain View. Senator Mark Begich and 60 other community members attended their opening day event where Jesse and Chester presented Grant with a plaque for his support during their launch phase. During his speech, Begich remarked “I’m so pleased to see this investment in Anchorage’s future, the co...

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...

January Update from the Executive Director

...a fantastic way for individuals to find places to buy local and keep their dollars in their communities. Lastly, the Alaska SBDC knows how important it is to have help in times like these. That’s why we’re offering all of our workshops and trainings (a $5,000 value) for free ...

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

...te. 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 unde...

Yippee! Life Coaching

...though her therapy-related credentials provide a competitive advantage in this online professional niche. In starting her business, Mary worked directly with the Small Business Development Center in Ketchikan to make her launch a success. Of her experience, she shares, “The SBDC assisted Yippee! Lif...

Marketing 49

...problem-solving strategies that many need. These comprehensive online courses blend self-paced work while being fully supported by Schoenwether and help new businesses start strong and sell more, or assist established businesses in scaling faster. Free mini-trainings packed with problem-solving solu...

Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC

...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. We enjoyed having Julie as our advisor and we will never hesitate to reach out to ...

Fairbikes

...ommunity leaders in the area helped introduce our company to key mentors and partners who have become prominent supporters in our endeavors. The sessions with Russ were rigorous brainstorming opportunities that helped me to critically think about my market, and plan next steps. His insights, input an...

The Good Dog: Behavioral Consulting, LLC

...s business for dog training. Then, he looked into buying an existing business (boarding and training). And, now he has finally settled into a really sweet spot of offering one-on-one training on-site with the owners. He also offers group hikes in the summertime!” For education, empowerment, and solut...

Director’s Year-End Review

...hip program helped more than 1,400 children in 70 communities learn about financial literacy and entrepreneurship through operating a lemonade stand in 2019. These young entrepreneurs earned nearly $500,000 in revenues and donated over $125,000 to charities. This year, we’re planning on an even bigge...

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...Small throughout the entire holiday season: Order online – many businesses have implemented online shopping. Check business websites to see what options are available. Curbside pickup – call-in purchases or order online to pick up gifts curbside to eliminate the need to go into a store. Gift cards –...

Desire Wellness

...ng of Alaskans. Their expert team has developed a comprehensive online program for physical therapeutic exercises, specifically designed to suit the needs of individuals with known orthopedic and age-related conditions, as well as for preventive purposes. The team takes great pride in pioneering prev...

Suite of Services

...d with an idea, growing a business, or looking to buy or sell a business. Learn more. Funding The Alaska SBDC utilizes community partnerships to facilitate connections with lenders for our clients. Learn more. Buying and Selling Businesses An Alaska SBDC Business Advisor can share information on busi...

Buying and Selling Businesses

...visor help you navigate the process? If you are a Buyer Your Advisor can help you understand the steps, timing, and expectations of the Seller. Advisors can also assist with due diligence information, review and explain the financial statements and tax returns from a managerial accounting perspective...