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Foggy Mountain Shop

...cked loan. “Transitioning from a shop employee to buying the business feels a little like walking through a minefield. Ian has been our map; letting us know what is coming at us and how to handle it” said Nicholl. Grant worked with the pair for about a year until ...

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...

Shop Small Today!

...It’s Shop Small Saturday and we can’t wait to see where you take your #ShopSmall Selfie! Learn more about participating businesses and how you can win some Buy Alaska Swag here....

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

...fee House Gallery. I feel great about being a year-round business in our community and I think the small changes we’ve made to the business and structure are exciting. We’ve renovated the kitchen, added a soapstone masonry heater, and remodeled the belfry all in just the last few months. ...

June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...upport programs. Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Mat-Su, Kenai, Barrow, and many other communities are already planning on launching their programs over the next month to support businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The Alaska SBDC is assisting these programs and communities acros...

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?

...ness supporters who wanted to show their love for buying local so this resonated with them. It also included a “Call to Action”- we asked them to “Like” the post. Calls to action are a great way to increase engagement but should not be used in every post. If ...

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 ...

Hot Shot Coffee Company

...cebook and Instagram. Congratulations on your grand opening, Christina. We wish you continued success as a small business owner! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotshotcoffeecompany/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotshotcoffeeco/ Photographer: https://www.facebook.com/ohsnapics  ...

Out to Sea Expedition Company

...the storms and turning dreams into a real business.” To learn more about Out to Sea Expedition Company visit outtoseaexpeditions.com! Check out their online gear shop outtoseagear.com and follow their adventures on Facebook and Instagram....

Cash In on Helpouts by Google

...: Helpouts By Google. Helpouts are essentially one-on-one sessions that you can request on a variety of topics from yoga instruction to social media marketing to cooking lessons. Some adventurous customers have even used it for medical consultations! The benefits for small business owners are two-fol...

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Preparing for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

...ghly recommended. Funds will be decided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Visit the Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Channel for recorded updates! Be Ready: What will you need to apply? Completed SBA loan application (SBA Form 5) (this is electronic/online in the portal) Completed and signed Tax Information Au...

Salmon Sisters

...festyle brand for yourself or share a taste of Alaska through good, real, and wild seafood. Visit the Salmon Sisters online store at https://aksalmonsisters.com/ or connect on Facebook and Instagram....

eCommerce for Small Businesses

Twisted Root Market

...g in 2018 as a specialty marketplace for difficult-to-find food and goods, Twisted Root Market owner and founder, Sierra Roland, centered the store on her experience as a health coach and nutritionist. With the goal of providing Wrangell with exceptional variety, quality, and service, Twisted Root Ma...

Alaska SBIR/STTR Grant Program Announced

...Program – including eligibility requirements, use of funds, and the grant application – can be found on the DCCED program webpage at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/GrantsSection/SBIR-STTRGrant.aspx. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, May 15, 2023.    ...

Alaska Premier Services

...here or online at http://alaskapremierservices.com/. You can also follow them on facebook at www.facebook.com/AKpremierServices....

Fleurish

...r occasion – big or small. Congratulations, Tonja! Phone: (907) 373-5387 Website: https://fleurishofalaska.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fleurishtheartofflowers/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fleurish_the_art_of_flowers/...

WeIcoming Isabella Casillas Guzman, the SBA’s 27th Administrator

...man via: Twitter: twitter.com/SBAIsabel Instagram: www.instagram.com/SBAIsabel Facebook: www.facebook.com/SBAIsabel...