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Small Business, Big Opportunity
...laska companies were among the first to enter the Russian Far Eastern market. By the beginning of the 21st century, Alaska had international trade offices (similar to embassies) in five countries: Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Russia. Many of these fruitful developments have been phased out...
VH Hydroponics
...new product filling a forty foot container out to rural Alaska. Dan, Linda, and Cameron have survived the startup roller-coaster and been wildly successful at developing and marketing their Containerized Growing Systems, and have done a great job of sharing their success in front of national audience...
Steller Botanical Health
...t 21 years and feel these are important skills to share with others. Our small market garden sells fresh produce in Gustavus, and in Juneau through Salt and Soil Marketplace and Panhandle Produce.” The benefits and success obtained in Gustavus have not been untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, however...
Celebrate Alaska’s Small Businesses During National Small Business Week!
...ar spent in Alaska boosts our economy and our job market growth four times faster than a dollar paid to out-of-state employees And that’s just the start of it. If every Alaskan resident were to redirect $20 of their weekly spending towards local businesses, it would result in an ...
Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop
...ortunity for small business owners to work with a world-renowned business on growth initiatives of their own. Kim worked in conjunction with the SBDC Research Interns to collect market data on new customer segments and work through a feasibility study for new opportunities specific to the bakeshop. “...
Empowering Alaska’s Veterans with Alaska SBDC Support
...ers continuous support, helping veterans adapt to market changes, overcome challenges, and scale their businesses sustainably. A Shared Vision: Building a Stronger Alaska Together In the heart of every veteran entrepreneur lies a vision – a vision not just for personal success, but for the prosperity...
CapStrap, LLC
...continue to be resources that CapStrap, LLC can trust, when it comes to making the right choices for the company” said T.J. CapStrap has had initial success in both the wholesale and direct sell markets. You can learn more about CapStrap, purchase your own and get updates on this ...
Pingo Bakery-Seafood House
...r Advisor found innovative ways to understand the market. For instance, they contacted the individual in charge to find out how many planes were coming in to the local airport, which helped them understand the market size fluctuations experienced by the small town based on the season. “My advisor ...
What Gilmore Girls taught me about Small Business
...ragonfly Inn, Lorelai learned the ins and outs of running a B&B by working her way up through the ranks at the Independence Inn. She knew the hospitality industry and her local market and was able to leverage that knowledge into success early on. Find creative capital solutions When ...
Small Business Highlight: Out of My Head Innovations
...e the lead with product development, testing, and marketing; areas that inventors cannot or do not wish to accomplish on their own. Out of My Head Innovations will then market the product which includes advertising campaigns and identifying distributors, and will be paid from the sales of the item. ...
Out of My Head Innovations
...e the lead with product development, testing, and marketing; areas that inventors cannot or do not wish to accomplish on their own. Out of My Head Innovations will then market the product which includes advertising campaigns and identifying distributors, and will be paid from the sales of the item. ...
Eat the Seasons: Wild Scoops whips up local flavor
...t, we were selling at the South Anchorage Farmers Market.” Brown credits the market with their initial success. “Starting out selling at farmers markets was the best thing we ever did. It allowed us to start small and make sure this was a viable business. It allowed us to ...
Introducing Tyler Arnold, New TREND Program Director and the 2023 TREND Phase 0 Award Recipients
...s of independent small-boat fishers and expanding market opportunities for their catch, Copper River Fish Market is a mission-driven e-commerce seafood shop. Their project focuses on improving economic resilience in remote coastal communities. GRAYSTAR Pacific: With a history dating back to 1985, GRA...
TREND SBIR Phase 0 2024 Competition Opens July 9th
...ions or comments from the public. Details will be shared 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 ...
Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April
...pacted by COVID-19 (March 16) Alaska SBDC Newsletter on Mayor Berkowitz’s Emergency Order (March 16) Alaska SBDC Message Regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Newsletter (March 13) Alaska SBDC Support Register for Alaska SBDC Workshops Register for Alaska SBDC Business Advising...
The Importance of Local Search Optimization
...payment method, offered services, images and even videos. 2. Verify your listing through phone or mail, and use the provided PIN from Google to claim the specified listing. 3. When this process is complete, your listing will be accepted by Google and can be viewed on Google Places. Want ...
Arctic Rivers Guide & Booking Service
...ed, Jacobson has written down his experiences and stories, publishing several books that can be found on Amazon. Signed copies can be ordered directly from Jacobson as well. In navigating the effects of COVID-19 in 2020, Jacobson worked with Jennifer Adams, Rural Program Director with the Alaska Smal...