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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...
SubZero Heats Up
...s. “We run fruits through an entire process of sublimation.” The business is a family operation. Peck and each of her four kids are 20% owners. They’ve got several freeze dryers running around the clock and still can’t meet demand. While they don’t offer mail order, they deliver in ...
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 ...
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 ...
Small Business Saturday
...mall Business Saturday! Customers who shop at participating small businesses will have the chance to win some Buy Alaska swag by taking a photo and using the tags #ShopSmallSelfie and #BuyAlaska on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Want your business included on the list of participating locations? Em...
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data
...n provide insight to small business owners by providing industry information that is either not available to the public or would take far too much time to obtain. Our team of researchers have access to exclusive information and will provide you with a customized report specific to your business ...
Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery
...s we’ve made to the business and structure are exciting. We’ve renovated the kitchen, added a soapstone masonry heater, and remodeled the belfry all in just the last few months. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the structure and we’re excited to be stewards of such a special ...