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Why You Should Be Changing Your Facebook Business Page Strategy
...topics this year- and this means a lot of changes coming to the way users experience Facebook. What does this mean for Alaska’s small business owners? Here’s what I think you should be focusing on: Live Video If you’re like me, you have your posting “formula” down pat. You ...
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...iness Advisor email | message Fairbanks Center 907-456-7232 info@aksbdc.org message this office 330 Wendell Ave, Suite C Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Jade Greene, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP Fairbanks Center Director email | message Juneau Center (907) 463-3789 info@aksbdc.org message this office 3030 Vintage Blvd....
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...perienced business advisors and experts through on-site and/or online interactions or training, and at no cost to clients. No other program offers the same reach, resources or opportunities to create an impact to businesses at every stage of development. A Unique Business Development Service The Alas...
SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform
...nza, today announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing, and business financial strate...
July Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...portant, is supporting Alaskan businesses through buy-local efforts. This is why I am pleased to announce the relaunch of the BuyAlaska program which you can read more about in this newsletter. This initiative will help to connect people with Alaskan owned businesses in their community and will showc...
Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Open for Alaska
...eceive the money within three (3) weeks on a first-come, first-serve basis. Incomplete information and verification of collateral will delay the approval process Are you ready to apply? Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disaste...
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
...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...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...a’s technology and innovation focused businesses. BuyAlaska is hard at work encouraging locals and visitors to buy local and support local economies. On top of all of the work we’re currently doing, we’re also working on launching a slew of new programs and initiatives over the next year. The ...
Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures
...state. 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...
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...
The Growing Importance of Facebook as a Customer Service Tool
...omers are learning that one of the most effective ways to get a fast, favorable outcome to their issue is to reach out publically via social media. There are a few ways you can embrace this growing change and increase your customer service for your clients. There are also ...
View From the Lobby
...our nice person voice, too. You’re the first point-of-contact for the organization. The mail is coming; it needs to be date stamped and filed. Is there a check in there? Better get that sent off to Fiscal. Walk-ins and guests, hello! 9:00 am Process the online payment database for ...
Katie Rooks: Six key takeaways from starting my business
...etitors…but don’t view them as a negative—several competing eco-tourism businesses have actually served as referrals, either because I offer specialized services or because they were too busy. Take risks—Risk is a vital part of starting a business, and I have gradually learned to be more comfortable...
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 ...
Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business
...this is the case, the buyer should consider a non-compete agreement to protect itself from future competition. The seller might start a competing business or work for a competitor. The non-compete normally covers a geographic area (these days that might include the internet), the type of activities,...
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...
SBA Re-Opening PPP to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15 & All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19
...r forms, guidance, and resources are available at www.sba.gov/ppp and www.treasury.gov/cares. Access our downloadable Relief Bill overview at your convenience and please send us your questions! Our Weekly Briefing will also provide insight, discussion, and Q&A on this topic – register once and join a...