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Buying and Selling Businesses
...visor help you navigate the process? If you are a Buyer 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...
November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...ill be different though. With Shop Small Saturday coming up November 26th and the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide now available, maybe this is the year I’ll finally get things together and check everyone off my list early. Hope springs eternal. I’m sure all of you are much more responsible ...
SubZero Heats Up
...so far because of cottage food laws, but several companies have shown interest in carrying their products in stores. “As soon as we become certified, then we will be pushing retail.” And they’ll expand their menu. They’re working on developing meat products and will most definitely tackle “the cool...
October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...ng Alaska Native art that’s for sale. Speaking of buying local, the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide is taking submissions for this year’s guide! Make sure to submit your business for inclusion. If for no other reason than to help me figure out what to buy my friends and family ...
November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...ses near you to support? Try browsing through the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide! You can find tons of locally owned businesses from across the state that would be happy to handle all your holiday shopping needs. Much like Santa’s elves, the Alaska SBDC crew has been extra busy this ...
Alaska SBDC: Making ProfitCents Industry Data and Analysis Work for You
...much debt the business can support, as well as a company valuation tool to help buyers and sellers reach an agreement. (link to example report) ProfitCents is a fee-based service, but the Alaska SBDC has partnered with ProfitCents to provide these valuable reports to our clients at no cost. ...
Small Business Saturday
...d Alaska SBDC are sponsoring the #ShopSmallSelfie event this year as part of Small 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 Ins...
Is The Government Buying What You Sell?
...re, to be rebid or terminated and identifies your competitors. Market research tells you which agency buys your product or service. The purchasing trends of any agency are one of the best ways to get to know your customer. And, good market research is an effective use of your ...
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data
...rovide you with a detailed list of all your local competition. We will provide you with all of the competing businesses in your area, the number of employees they have, their annual revenue, 5 year sales growth, 5 year employee growth and their annual expenses, as well as other ...
Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery
...o both locals and tourists who come across its welcoming atmosphere. Creative in her own right, Micheley Kowalski purchased this hidden gem in October 2015 and has worked to maintain the culture and sense of community that Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery provides to its patrons. To ensure ...
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...’s true that we’re in for a rough year, but if we come together and support each other I believe we can come through this stronger than before. As always, if there’s anything the SBDC can do to help you and your business, please don’t hesitate to reach out ...
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...
Can Small Businesses Survive on Facebook?
...your fan’s newsfeeds, it may not catch their eye compared to the picture of their best friend’s new baby and a funny video shared by their coworker. Although it is now becoming a “pay to play” marketing channel for businesses, Facebook’s push towards paid posts is not the end ...
December Update from the Executive Director
...need your help now more than ever. If you plan on buying gifts, please buy local. You can use the amazing Holiday Gift Guide put together by the BuyAlaska program. Reach out to your favorite restaurants and order a special treat for you and your loved ones to help ...