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BuyAlaska
...en by a mission to help Alaskan-owned businesses mitigate negative impacts from the influx of big box stores and national retailers. BuyAlaska’s mission has shifted over time, moving from encouraging the purchase of Alaskan-owned businesses goods and services only, to encouraging simply buying in Ala...
Alaska Row Tours
...My role as an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor is exciting and intriguing. We never know who will walk through our doors looking for assistance with starting their businesses. One year ago, October 2022 – Steve Full, walked through our Anchorage Center doors and I drew the lucky card to ...
Prince of Wales Excursion Outfitter: How a Southeast Alaska small business was born.
...in recreation management. My partner, Harlan Buoy II, was incredibly supportive and encouraging. That winter I asked for a layoff from the Forest Service and spent each and every day on my business plan. My Alaska SBDC advisor helped me through the process, especially the financial forecast piece – ...
June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...kans, that means sunshine, salmon, and outdoor activities until you drop! I hope that all of you are able to get out and enjoy all the things that make living in Alaska so great this summer. When you do, don’t be surprised to see more tourists than you expected! ...
Interior Trails
...uding construction, design/layout, consulting, training, and teaching. Interior Trails also offers trail building services, costing and planning, and mapping in the trails sector. Interior Trails is a proud member of the Professional Trailbuilders’ Association, an international trade organization whe...
You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale
As of October 1, 2015, liability for credit card fraud at merchant points of sale (POS) in the US has shifted. Prior to that date, banks and financial institutions that issued the credit card used in a transaction would shoulder the entire liability for fraud in that transaction (aside ...
Marketing 49
...he opportunity to turn disappointment into productivity and joy!” Inspired by this new venture she related, “Suddenly the success of my island community and mainland neighbors became an all-consuming drive.” Especially as businesses across the state and the nation have worked to pivot their businesse...
February Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...y to share with you this month, with even more exciting news coming this Spring! First and foremost, I want 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, ...
Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday
...ay sales. Blaines Art owner Rene Haag made the decision so that her employees could enjoy a restful day with their families. Instead, the business will be participating in Small Business Saturday, where shoppers are encouraged to go out and buy local. Interested in joining Small Business Saturday? Ta...
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...
December 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...s merrier. The Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) will be accepting lenders and equity funds into the program over the next few months and will be able to start processing loan applications early next year. Incentivizing private sector funding to help small businesses grow in Alask...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...SBDC thought it would be nice to focus on some positive news for a change. One of the many amazing things about living here in Alaska is that people have amazing resilience. When things get tough, Alaskans come together and find a way through it. It’s in that spirit ...
January Update from the Executive Director
...relief bill start to pour into the state. From individual payments of up to $600 per person to early-stage PPP loans and more, dollars are starting to flow again at a time when our businesses and neighbors need it most. As January progresses we should start to see even ...
Embloom Designs
...o the SBDC to work with Kimberlee Hayward on 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...
CapStrap, LLC
...Starting a business is a complicated endeavor requiring a wealth of hard work, a talented team and a little bit of luck. Entrepreneurs who are looking to bring a revolutionary product to the market have the added hurdle of obtaining a patent for their product, which is a significant ...