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Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star
...mall businesses. He is an invaluable resource to his community and a strong leader within our own organization”. Ian Grant plays many roles for the SBDC including Assistant State Director and Juneau Center Director. Grant was nominated for this honor because of the strong relationships he has built i...
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 ...
Are you ready to file your business income tax return?
...elf-Employed/Business-Taxes Written by Dimitri Yimga, MBA is a Certified Public Accountant and the founder of DY CPA LLC in Anchorage AK. He is also a Certified Valuation Analyst, a Certified Fraud Examiner, and a Chartered Global Management Accountant. His practice include Financial Statements, Bu...
Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC
...who remain involved as heads of the Landscaping division and managing the office. Marguerite has been working with the company since its beginning with Andrew joining 10 years ago and today, both are looking forward to continuing to serve the Mat-Su Valley. What started as a family business with ...
Fairbikes
...irbanks after seeing it’s success in other major cities in the lower 48. Their stations are not only convenient for those who are looking for a different mode of transportation but also for the communities that host them. Fairbikes hopes to reduce traffic and parking congestion, improve air quality ...
Is The Government Buying What You Sell?
It’s no secret that market conditions in the US have been unpredictable for several years, yet as 2013 got off to a start, a new batch of Alaska businesses have sprouted and are already making their contributions to the industries they belong to. Even the government contracting field is ...
Yippee! Life Coaching
...l, Alaska and is making an impressive impact both in-person and online. When owner Mary Campbell began plans to open her business, she put in an enormous amount of research and effort to “think outside of the box,” and identify how to best expand her therapy business to help ...
Color Wheel Arts LLC
Color Wheel Arts: Connecting neighbors, families, and friends through art Color Wheel Arts LLC is located in Douglas, Alaska and serves to provide art opportunities to the community. Owner Sherri McDonald is achieving this impact by offering dynamic art classes, selling art materials, and establishi...
Director’s Year-End Review
...asses, our Rural Business Development program receiving its second year of USDA funding, and our advisors helping over 1,600 clients start 190 new businesses who raised nearly $18 million in funding. The Alaska SBDC also conducted our 3rd annual Small Business Survey and will be releasing the results...
Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever
...what options are available. Curbside pickup – call-in purchases or order online to pick up gifts curbside to eliminate the need to go into a store. Gift cards – these are an easy and popular way to support a local small business and please the people on your shopping ...
Desire Wellness
Bridging Health Gaps and Igniting Wellness Innovation in Alaska and Beyond The Desire Wellness story is one of innovation, resilience, and a profound commitment to revolutionizing healthcare access in Alaska and beyond. Founded by Dr. Marty Sanchez in 2020, Desire Wellness arose from a recognition o...
Localz: Alaska Made Home Decor & Much More
Out north, in the Nikiski Mall, Localz is truly a gem for locally made gifts, souvenirs, bath and body supplies, jewelry, and much more. Launched in 2019 by local entrepreneur Angelique Stanton, Localz has grown rapidly, now featuring items from over fifty Kenai Peninsula makers and artists. Now wit...
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...
Buying and Selling Businesses
...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, introduce business structures and options for launchi...
Los Chanchitos
Los Chanchitos: Bringing delicious and affordable Mexican eats to Seward Downtown Seward has a new, fast and affordable dining option: Los Chanchitos food truck. Launched in May 2022, in direct response to long wait times and lack of downtown dining options he experienced during his visit to Seward...
November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...information about the State Small Business Credit Initiative that the SBDC is launching to help drive more private sector investments into small businesses, you can head to https://aksbdc.org/ssbci/ and see all of the latest news and information. We’ve got overviews of the different loan and equity p...