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Yippee! Life Coaching

...l, Alaska and is making an impressive impact both in-person and online. When owner Mary Campbell began plans to open her business, she put in an enormous amount of research and effort to “think outside of the box,” and identify how to best expand her therapy business to help ...

Color Wheel Arts LLC

Color Wheel Arts: Connecting neighbors, families, and friends through art Color Wheel Arts LLC is located in Douglas, Alaska and serves to provide art opportunities to the community. Owner Sherri McDonald is achieving this impact by offering dynamic art classes, selling art materials, and establishi...

El Préstamo para Desastres por Danos Economicos está ahora disponible en Alaska

...el desastre económico ha sido aprobada por la Administración para el Pequeño Negocio (Siglas SBA en inglés). A fecha de hoy, los dueños de empresas dentro de Alaska ya pueden enviar sus solicitudes para el Préstamo por Desastres por Danos Económicos de la SBA. En este enlace, https://disasterloan.sb...

The Good Dog: Behavioral Consulting, LLC

...Ellis Gugel, The Good Dog is a family-run dog training business serving pet-owners from Wasilla to Anchorage. Kate has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis on learning and behavior and Ellis has a Bachelor of Science in Canine Studies with an emphasis on behavior. The Good ...

Director’s Year-End Review

...asses, our Rural Business Development program receiving its second year of USDA funding, and our advisors helping over 1,600 clients start 190 new businesses who raised nearly $18 million in funding. The Alaska SBDC also conducted our 3rd annual Small Business Survey and will be releasing the results...

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...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 – these are an easy and popular way to support a local small business and please the people on your shopping ...

Desire Wellness

Bridging Health Gaps and Igniting Wellness Innovation in Alaska and Beyond The Desire Wellness story is one of innovation, resilience, and a profound commitment to revolutionizing healthcare access in Alaska and beyond. Founded by Dr. Marty Sanchez in 2020, Desire Wellness arose from a recognition o...

Localz: Alaska Made Home Decor & Much More

Out north, in the Nikiski Mall, Localz is truly a gem for locally made gifts, souvenirs, bath and body supplies, jewelry, and much more. Launched in 2019 by local entrepreneur Angelique Stanton, Localz has grown rapidly, now featuring items from over fifty Kenai Peninsula makers and artists. Now wit...

Suite of Services

on this page: Training Resources Guidance Training Workshops We provide free and low-cost business workshops, both as on-demand self service videos and via live webinars that allow you to interact directly with the course presenter. Learn more. Tools These are documents, spreadsheets and templates t...

Buying and Selling Businesses

...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, introduce business structures and options for launchi...

Los Chanchitos

Los Chanchitos: Bringing delicious and affordable Mexican eats to Seward Downtown Seward has a new, fast and affordable dining option: Los Chanchitos food truck. Launched in May 2022, in direct response to long wait times and lack of downtown dining options he experienced during his visit to Seward...

November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...information about the State Small Business Credit Initiative that the SBDC is launching to help drive more private sector investments into small businesses, you can head to https://aksbdc.org/ssbci/ and see all of the latest news and information. We’ve got overviews of the different loan and equity p...

Ruth Wolfe

SubZero Heats Up

...a Peck. When she’s home in Palmer instead of expediting up north, she and her big, outdoorsy family spend lots of time camping, hunting, and fishing. Seven years ago they started making freeze-dried meals to fuel their adventures instead of taking food in heavier, perishable forms out on the ...

Gretchen Fauske

October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...out some of the Alaska Startup Week events we participated in as well as the Hispanic Heritage Month round tables and more in this month’s newsletter. For those of you in the Anchorage area, the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) convention is coming up October 19-21. It’s an incredible ...

November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

November is always full of activity, events and wintery weather, and this year is no exception! Veterans Day has come once again giving all of us an opportunity to thank the brave men and women of our country’s armed forces for their service. Shortly after that those of us ...

Developing Your Website Marketing Strategy – Part 3: Five Biggest Social Media Myths

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

...essential to clearly understand your financial position and industry trends to make informed decisions for your business’s growth. That’s where the powerful combination of ProfitCents and an Alaska SBDC advisor comes in. ProfitCents is an advanced financial analysis program available free of charge t...

Advising

...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 Business Advisor, you’ll ...