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Alaska SBDC Releases Compelling COVID-19 Impact Data on Small Businesses
...tate show that small businesses are struggling to hire employees. In fact, 31% of respondents have decreased staffing levels since COVID-19, and another 38% have maintained levels of staffing. This is particularly interesting considering that $3 billion in direct spending was allocated across the sta...
HuMu Media
...ent, unlike the services provided by the national companies. The McDonalds began working with the Anchorage SBDC in late 2014 and found instant success in their work with Business Advisor Kimberlee Hayward. Kim’s extensive background in marketing made her the perfect sounding board as they launched t...
Raibow Fiberglass & Boat Repair, LLC
...er of 2011 after about a year of being in business. They were experiencing a lot of growth in their second year and they were able to hire several additional workers with quarterly sales much higher than the year before. Phillips and Anderson were planning to approach a bank ...
Is The Government Buying What You Sell?
...chasing regulations are typically less restrictive. Competitive bidding is the norm on larger contracts, but many contracts and purchases orders up to $50,000 are awarded simply by negotiating with known vendors in compliance with existing state regulations. Several preferences apply to all State of...
October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...e of the amazing 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 ...
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data
...BDC that can provide such thorough and complete information. To embark on such a quest for competitor information on your own, without access to these tools, would be nearly impossible and require a vast amount of time – something a small business owner simply does not have. Even if ...
SBA Announces Official Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Application and Guidelines
....6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund at the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA will administer the funds to the hardest-hit small restaurants. “Today, we are starting the process to help restaurants and bars across the country devastated by the pandemic, and this is our message: H...
Suite of Services
...to buy or sell a business. Learn more. Funding The Alaska SBDC utilizes community partnerships to facilitate connections with lenders for our clients. Learn more. Buying and Selling Businesses An Alaska SBDC Business Advisor can share information on businesses for sale, best practices, preparation it...
November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...leaders were giving messages of hope and growth and our own SBDC programs have been seeing unprecedented success and engagement. At the risk of jinxing the whole thing, I think that this coming year is going to be one of the best yet for economic growth and opportunity for ...
Foggy Mountain Shop
...’s ownership was transferred to Nicholl and Rielly. “Buying the business is really just the first step, we will continue to seek his guidance as we grow into our business and start to plan for what’s next” said Nicholl, “the educational programs offered give owners like us the ability ...
January Update from the Executive Director
..., this is a fantastic way for individuals to find places to buy local and keep their dollars in their communities. Lastly, the Alaska SBDC knows how important it is to have help in times like these. That’s why we’re offering all of our workshops and trainings (a $5,000 ...
Eos Creative Media
...ancially but also an auspicious sign of things to come as the company grew in size and reputation heading into the New Year. In addition to Mark’s assistance, Eos had the opportunity to work with SBDC Assistant State Director Julie Nolen, who provided valuable knowledge concerning operating a small ...