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Getting Started

...best: run their small businesses. Whether starting, buying, selling, or exiting a small business, this is where an Alaska SBDC Advisor provides value (at no-cost) by filling in the blanks for entrepreneurs on marketing, financial planning, cash-flow projections, accessing funding, putting together fe...

Crab Terror Island

...vers Sina Sena spent her childhood in Dutch Harbor, AK, a tight-knit community that serves as the spark of inspiration for her limited-edition design business, Crab Terror Island. In creating her business and cultivating the power of community within it, Sina is building a place where high achievers...

BEP Company

...is constantly learning new processes, new products, and best practices to remanufacture, recycle, and source print consumables. Owner Shelly Smith is proud of her company’s commitment to sustainable business practices and the recent award certification by Green America acknowledging this commitment c...

River Health & Wellness, LLC

Healing Mind, Body & Spirit Tanecia Webster, MSN, ANP, grew up on the Kenai Peninsula and decided to enter the medical field after losing a close loved one to cancer. She left the state to complete her education and obtain clinical experience, then returned home to Alaska to make ...

Alaska’s Best Payroll Solution, Inc.

The “Perfect Pitch” is March 26

...es deliberate over winners for the Grand Prize ($6,000), Second Place ($3,000), and First Fortune $500 Award. The finalists are: Arctic Biotech Oath Founder: Michael Martinez, a University of Alaska Anchorage Chemistry MajorArctic Biotech Oath provides green bio-mining extraction and recovery of rare...

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...nza, today announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing, and business financial strate...

Twilight Cafe

...nd re-opening which you won’t want to miss! Twilight Cafe is located at 228 Seward St in Juneau and is open Tuesday-Friday from 5:00-10:00 PM and weekends 10:00 A-5:00 PM. From tea, espresso, and smoothies, to rice bowls and BBQ pulled-pork sandwiches – explore the beverage selection and Asian ...

Use Your Website to Build Relationships and Watch Sales Soar

...re you’ll never have the opportunity to meet, face-to-face, the vast majority of people that find their way to your website. And yet, establishing a relationship with prospects is the number one way to close a sale, get referrals, and earn repeat business. What to do? What to do? ...

Jumpin’ Junction Family Fun Center

...ring weapons to defeat opposing robots. This state-of-the-art gaming system brings a whole new level of entertainment to the Peninsula. In addition to providing a safe space for children and families to connect, exercise, and play, Jumpin’ Junction also offers hot plates like corn dogs, chicken finge...

Small Business Highlight: Alaska Kayak Company

...first booking. “The night we confirmed our first sale, the whole crew: Mary, Tim, Noah & Peach, danced around our living room/office!” “I’m sure Alaska Kayak Company will be successful,” says Adams. “They are super passionate about sharing their love of Ketchikan, Alaska with visitors via sea kayaki...

Alaska Kayak Company

...first booking. “The night we confirmed our first sale, the whole crew: Mary, Tim, Noah & Peach, danced around our living room/office!” “I’m sure Alaska Kayak Company will be successful,” says Adams. “They are super passionate about sharing their love of Ketchikan, Alaska with visitors via sea kayaki...

New classes with the Center for Corporate and Professional Development

...ntact Steve Hinds at sphinds@uaa.alaska.edu or 907-786-4938. Negotiations – Class will meet three days – November 6th, 20th and December 4th Dr. Frank Jeffries Every day in Alaska, companies are involved in serious negotiations affecting every facet of their businesses, including interactions with cu...

Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery

...business website and swing in to enjoy thought-provoking artwork, a crackling fire, a deliciously crafted beverage, and gorgeous view of Seward from the upstairs of this welcoming coffee house....

Robert Green

TREND SBIR Phase 0 2024 Competition Opens July 9th

...here and in the Alaska SBDC newsletter. Stay tuned for any updates or changes to the competition by visiting our Phase 0 Competition Guidelines page leading up to submissions opening on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024! The TREND Program looks forward to supporting your innovation. Please contact the program...

East Ramp Wood-Fired Pizza

...ng out colors to paint her walls and decor choices, fun!), but it paid off after she secured the funding she needed to open East Ramp Wood-Fired Pizza. It has experienced success beyond even what we projected and has become a part of the restaurant buzz in Fairbanks. I ...

January Update from the Executive Director

...on in the state. Our Weekly Briefings with the SBA, IRS, Foraker Group and other organizations have started again and are an excellent opportunity to get your questions about the various relief programs (PPP, EIDL, EIDL Advance, etc) answered in real-time. Our COVID-19 Resource Page has all of the ...

How to Read and Prepare Basic Financial Statements

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

.... Hot topics included AI technology, SSBCI capital, online sales opportunities and how to market online among many other things. Closer to home, our team continues to do amazing work supporting Alaska’s small businesses through our various programs and services. Our SBDC advisors are setting records...