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BuyAlaska
...uy local, please contact the BuyAlaska team at 907-786-7201, at https://buyalaska.com/, or via email. You can also opt into the e-newsletter to be the first to know of the exciting things happening across the state! Contact BuyAlaska Program 1901 Bragaw Street, Room 199, Anchorage, AK 99508 Website:...
You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale
...he US, many merchants are set up for EMV with chip-and-PIN validation: while the card is in the reader, the customer must enter the valid PIN associated with the card in order for the transaction to be completed. To avoid delays and inconveniences associated with forgotten PINs, US merchants
Financial Fitness for Your Alaskan Small Business: April is Financial Literacy Month!
...r cash flow effectively. Pro Tip: Check out our no-cost downloadable templates! 2. Accessing Capital Growing your business often requires additional funding. Our advisors can help you explore financing options like loans and grants tailored to your needs. We can also guide you through the application...
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...
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...
Localz: Alaska Made Home Decor & Much More
...a, Localz is your one-stop shop for unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. When you enter the shop at Localz, it’s easy to see why this new business has gotten off to such a great start. Everything has been carefully organized and cleverly decorated, making both the space inviting and the items
Investment Terms Workshop
...estments. Investors, entrepreneurs, students, faculty and business development advisors are all invited to attend. Registration at Eventbrite.com https://www.eventbrite.com/edit?eid=17435302459 More information can be found here: Entrepreneurship Week Investor Workshop Flyer...
Hearthside Books
...e local community in mind. “I decided that such a community-centered business that had been operating uninterruptedly for almost 50 years needed to stay in the community,” said Olga Lijo Serans. Olga first approached the Alaska SBDC during the Summer of 2022 to learn about financing options in order...
FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum
...rtnership with business organizations in the Lower-48 and Canada, the Alaska SBDC will develop and deploy training materials and business templates designed specifically for rural entrepreneurs and host all of the content online for anyone to use. We will also move our other workshops and information...
Alaska Row Tours
...d need to coordinate with during his planned multi-day, multi-excursion tours. Steve’s goal from the beginning was to educate people on recreational Coastal Rowing; and he knew he was going to be one of the first Coastal Rowing tour operators in the nation, and even the world. “Rowing tourism
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...
How to Get Your Invention Funded
...st be employed at least 51% through the applicant company. In considering whether your company should apply for an award ask yourself whether your company has the capability of developing a product that can provide value to a government agency. Some agencies, like the Department of Defense, send out...
Dragonfly Dad
...ize the resiliency and fun of life in Alaska. Stay-at-home dad, Mark Smurda, enjoys teaching his children about life and in turn, learning from them what life is all about. As a family, they appreciate the beauty and complexity of dragonflies and create these eye-catching and flexible together. Drago...
Is Alaska the 49th State of this Startup Nation?
...e rusted economies, meaningful introspection, self-examination, and come to Buddha/Jesus/Moses/Mohammed moment sparked an entrepreneurial spirit that ignited years of small business activities. Over time, those activities evolved into a thriving startup community that not only fostered a culture of e...
May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...inesses across the state as well through their one-on-one advising, workshops and new tools like the TurboSBIR platform the Alaska SBDC is launching this month to support technology and innovation focused businesses. If you haven’t spoken to an advisor lately to hear about all of the new services and...
Little Alaskan
...quality clothing from newborn to size 10. From day-to-day clothing, special occasions, and gifts, Little Alaskan offers pieces and toys created by local artists and vendors alike. Handmade clothing items compliment the secondhand selections, allowing you to choose both locally made and like-new cloth...