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Corbin Dental

...r community’s dental needs!” Through his dedication and efforts, Matthew has created a fulfilling career serving as an officer and dentist for the United States Air Force. With his tour complete, he and his family are taking on a locally-owned family practice in North Carolina to continue to provide...

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

February Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ant to remind you to mark your calendars for the upcoming SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence, Alaska’s first-ever AI conference. On March 4th at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage, this conference will dive into the realm of AI technology and its impact on various aspects of our business...

May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...nging, snow has (mostly) melted and greenery is popping up everywhere! As Alaskans all over the state come out of hibernation and start thinking about how to make the most out of the midnight sun, businesses are also gearing up for a big summer! According to the Alaska Tourism

Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday

...articipating in Small Business Saturday, where shoppers are encouraged to go out and buy local. Interested in joining Small Business Saturday? Take a selfie of yourself shopping small on November 28th and post it on any social media site using the hashtag #BuyAlaska. There will be a drawing to

Los Chanchitos

...This was my first time starting a business, so I appreciated the direction to keep me focused.” Peter John came to the Alaska SBDC at the very beginning – from the idea stage of his preventure goal. Over the next six months, Alaska SBDC business advisor KellyAnn Cavaretta supported

Foggy Mountain Shop

...tney Nicholl and Sean Rielly. Nicholl and Rielly approached the Alaska Small Business Development Center in Juneau in January of 2013 for assistance with the buy out. Both had ample experience working in the store but were looking for some guidance on valuating the business and approaching a bank

Is The Government Buying What You Sell?

...and DOD is still a viable source of contracting opportunity for both primes and subs in 2014. Looking past DOD, do you know what other agencies are doing business in Alaska? With 40% of Alaska’s economy based on Government spending, there may be opportunities contractors are overlooking. For example...

Choosing A NAICS code

...ICS code yet, you won’t be able to complete your application. What’s a NAICS code? Don’t fret, in less than 5 minutes you could be an expert in how to select your code and when you might need a second one. First thing, some definitions: (NAICS) stands for North

Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...sh flow, you might be able to go as high as ten. Appraised Value This method is simple. You hire a professional appraiser who decides the value. Or the buyer chooses an appraiser and the seller chooses an appraiser who each comes up with a value on their own.

Fairbikes

...gned for short trips throughout town and come equipped with baskets to help you with errands. Each station has a selection of bikes that can be rented for the day or several days and customers can also buy 30-day or annual passes through the website. Owners John Stowman and

The Good Dog: Behavioral Consulting, LLC

...emphasis on behavior. The Good Dog was created to provide pet-owners with dog behavioral education and positive training skills for long-term success. By understanding and addressing the dog’s motivators and emotional experiences, The Good Dog empowers families with real-world and simple techniques t...

Russell’s

...fter a few months, the final product was used to approach Alaska Pacific Bank for a line of credit. “Our biggest wish for purchasing and continuing my family’s business, was a smooth transition. It wouldn’t have been possible without Ian Grant at the Alaska Small Business Development Center” said

How to Get Your Invention Funded

...ipients. In 2013 eleven federal agencies granted approximately $2.5 billion to over 4000 small business with the goal of evaluating feasibility and commercializing new technologies. SBIR awards have a three tiered approach. Phase I awards are up to $150,000 for a six month feasibility study. If the P...

Mrs. Claws Chocolate Bar

..., place an order through their website, or see what is new and give them your pawprint of approval on their Facebook page....

The Captain’s Lady

...kan, and features locally made souvenirs from the people who live in and love Southeast Alaska. Passion and dedication fueled owner Jaimie Palmer into fast-tracking her entrepreneurial journey in the hopes of bringing truly unique and interesting gifts and clothing not just to tourists, but to the Ke...

Harbor Tea & Spice

...nn is busy preparing for the arrival of cruise ship passengers which is important locally as their purchases help increase total revenue each summer! Pop by the mall or visit their other tea store, Red Onion Tea and Spice, located in the Juneau Valley at 2201 Dunn St #3

Seward CARES Act Funds Relief Program

...ning on Monday, July 27, 2020, eligible business applicants may apply for a grant from the Seward Cares Act Relief Fund. The application period will be open from July 27, 2020 to August 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.. This information will also be distributed via the Kenai Peninsula Economic

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...says, “We’ve got your back.” And in 2020, this support is needed more than ever. Approximately 62% of small businesses have reported they need to see consumer spending return to pre-COVID levels by the end of this year. While limited store capacity and social distancing might prevent us from

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...he U.S. Department of the Treasury. Designed to support women entrepreneurs looking to remain resilient in their operations, Ascent is packed with content and resources from each agency and backed by academic research. “I am pleased to announce the launch of our ground-breaking interactive-virtual le...