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Use Your Website to Build Relationships and Watch Sales Soar
...to assist you in creating rapport with your web visitors, even if you never have the opportunity to speak to them or meet personally. Here are a few to get you started. Have You Made it All About You? (Yikes!) Here’s a great little test. Grab a piece of ...
Career Opportunities with the Alaska SBDC
...rontier. We are seeking candidates for several positions. These positions provide excellent opportunities to work with small business owners across the state and make a real impact on their success. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about helping small businesses grow and thrive in Ala...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
This has been an exciting month for the Alaska SBDC! Several of our team travelled to Nashville, TN for the annual America’s SBDC Conference to learn from other SBDCs across the country and teach them a little about what we do in return. Hot topics included AI technology, SSBCI ...
Turkish Delight
...acy in Alaska Once upon a time in Alaska, Zeynep Kilic, a passionate Professor of Sociology with expertise in Food Studies and Cultural Sociology, felt a deep yearning for something more creative, immediate, and tactile. After spending years in academia, the desire to embark on a new venture grew ...
Win a copy of Creativity Inc!
...or your chance to win a copy of Ed Catmull’s Creativity Inc! Creativity, Inc. is a book for managers who want to lead their employees to new heights, a manual for anyone who strives for originality, and the first-ever, all-access trip into the nerve center of Pixar Animation—into the ...
Talkeetna Cabins
Talkeetna Cabins are Providing Unforgettable Experiences Nestled in beautiful Talkeetna, AK you’ll find a variety of welcoming, spacious, and fully furnished cabins boasting of comfortable amenities and a cozy atmosphere for your stay in this gem of an Alaskan city. Talkeetna Cabins owners and opera...
Yippee! Life Coaching
...ptions, Mary chose to use methodology focused specifically on Online Life Coaching and not “therapy,” 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...
Business Planning – The Roadmap To Success
...ting results. Whether you are researching the feasibility of a business concept, approaching a bank for a business loan or trying to attract investors, a business plan provides the roadmap for your business idea. The contents of the plan should match the purpose of the business you are developing. ...
The Mystery of Financial Health
...d money from our income to take a vacation to Hawaii—paid for in cash not credit. For many, mastering any topic or skill can be a daunting challenge. Mastering profit may be a task so overwhelming that many choose to forgo instead of tackling head on. In the world ...
BlueWater BaseCamp, LLC
...r BaseCamp is the fulfillment of their dream, providing both Alaskans and tourists that visit our beautiful state with an unforgettable Alaskan wilderness experience wrapped in the comfort of a luxurious cabin equipped with abundant amenities and creature comforts. Nothing “dry” about these luxury ca...
This Holiday Season, BuyAlaska
...of local businesses, encouraging Alaskans to prioritize shopping within their communities. Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: The Alaska SBDC Advantage The Alaska SBDC has long been a cornerstone of support for local entrepreneurs. Through its array of resources, mentorship programs, and workshops, the...
August Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...u covered! We’ve got tons of new workshops and trainings that can help you with everything from building a new business plan to locking down your digital data. We’ve also got a ton of promotional opportunities and company discounts that you can take advantage of through our BuyAlaska program. ...
How to Get Your Invention Funded
...ows good results applicants can apply for a Phase II grant of up to $1 million and two years to fully develop the product and explore commercialization options. Phase III is the time when the product moves from the laboratory to commercialization. No additional federal funding is available for ...
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...kans, that means sunshine, salmon, and outdoor activities until you drop! I hope that all of you are able to get out and enjoy all the things that make living in Alaska so great this summer. When you do, don’t be surprised to see more tourists than you expected! ...
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...
BuyAlaska
...en by a mission to help Alaskan-owned businesses mitigate negative impacts from the influx of big box stores and national retailers. BuyAlaska’s mission has shifted over time, moving from encouraging the purchase of Alaskan-owned businesses goods and services only, to encouraging simply buying in Ala...
Alaska Row Tours
...My role as an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor is exciting and intriguing. We never know who will walk through our doors looking for assistance with starting their businesses. One year ago, October 2022 – Steve Full, walked through our Anchorage Center doors and I drew the lucky card to ...