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Kenai Freight Forwarders, LLC

...ach, making even small shipments feasible and cost-effective. Competitors have a minimum charge well over $100, which does not make sense for smaller items, but Kenai Freight Forwarders is able to meet consumer requirements with a more agile pricing structure.   The road to success is seldom without...

Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star

...“I am thrilled that Ian’s colleagues have recognized his hard work and dedication to Juneau’s small businesses by selecting him for this award,” says Vanderburg. “Over the past year Ian has helped folks get small business loans, put together growth plans, and even buy and sell small businesses. He ...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...keep their businesses going and their staff employed. Businesses like Red Spruce AK in Juneau or Jellyfish Donuts in Ketchikan featured below give a glimpse to these efforts and the Alaska SBDC is proud to support them. While it may be hard to see the light at the end ...

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...

Divots Golf is Swinging into Anchorage

...joy a fully immersive golf experience with cutting-edge, 4K compatible, E6 Connect-based simulator technology used to capture the direction and speed of each swing, making it a valuable experience whether for recreation or training. From rain to sunshine, the challenge of wind, and time of play, play...

Are you ready to file your business income tax return?

...ted to the company’s books and can be used when needed to verify, reconcile, and or vouch a transaction. It is very important to organize and maintain your accounting document support in an organized and easy-to-use filing manner. Schedule an appointment with your tax professional – As soon as ...

Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC

...business smoothly. They explained, “We worked one-on-one with her to make sure that we were making the correct decision when it came to deciding to buy the shares of this company. She helped us foresee what we would be doing financial-wise and how we could best spend our money. ...

Fairbikes

...or the day or several days and customers can also buy 30-day or annual passes through the website. Owners John Stowman and Jennifer Eskridge brought the bike-share model to Fairbanks after seeing it’s success in other major cities in the lower 48. Their stations are not only convenient for ...

Opening a Salon in Alaska

Opening a Food Business in Alaska

Alaska Escape Rooms, Inc.

...sublevel establishment off of 5th Avenue, they added Conjured Kingdoms, a collaboration with another Alaskan. Everything is custom-made, including puzzle designs, sound effects, and props. Deishl sees escape rooms as more than entertainment, he sees them as a tool corporations can use to improve comm...

Tungsten Global Consulting, Inc.

...ecialized knowledge, and the development of a well-trained, multilingual high skilled workforce that is dedicated to global equipment purchasing while facilitating their access to the latest technological advances, even with limited resources. However, before this full vision could materialize, TGC r...

Unlocking Your Small Business Freedom: A Four-Part Series

...p but find someone you can trust to handle the day-to-day. Unfortunately, most owners find themselves feeling stuck instead. The Freedom Workshop is dedicated to getting you back on track to gaining the freedom you deserve as a business owner. You’ll learn: What freedom finding owners know that the ...

Salmon River Sportfishing

...trepreneurship to giving her the confidence she needed to do the same in an industry that she is passionate about. Vaz started Salmon River Sportfishing at 17 years old and in her first season offered only one trip option: freshwater spin fishing trips. Each year after, she has added ...

Is The Government Buying What You Sell?

...are the three most common preferences involved in the State of Alaska procurement process. The Alaska Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) provides businesses with the training and tools needed to compete and perform successfully on federal, state, and local government contracts. Visit the...

Yippee! Life Coaching

...nother state. They listened to my ideas and provided comprehensive research on pricing and the market for my business. I could have done this without them, but it would have required extensively more time and resources. Thanks to the SBDC, Yippee Life Coaching is actively providing our services throu...

Annual & Survey Reports

...costs for pretty much everything rising at unprecedented rates, Alaska’s industry sectors have taken more than a few hits. The Alaska SBDC has been instrumental in providing small businesses assistance to entrepreneurs across the State. In 2021, the Alaska SBDC provided direct business advising to 2...

December Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...nd raise over $65 million in new capital in nearly 100 communities. Somehow, the staff has also managed to find the time to launch or expand a number of special programs​. This includes the BuyAlaska program (check out their gift guide for ​​last-minute presents), the TREND technology program​, which...

Alaska SBDC in the Community – December, 2023

...ed the holiday spirit. It was an afternoon of shared enthusiasm, community spirit, and the promise of continued growth for Fairbanks businesses. Thank you to all who joined us, and special thanks to our friends at Wells Fargo for such a wonderful day! Shop Small Saturday On November 25th, ...

Key Features of Alaska C-PACER Financing in the Mat-Su Borough