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November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...tps://aksbdc.org/ssbci/ and see all of the latest news and information. We’ve got overviews of the different loan and equity programs, insights into which businesses can and can’t participate, and other information that we will update as we can over the next few months. If all you want for the ...
December 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...f your driveway than on buying presents. The good news is BuyAlaska’s Holiday Gift Guide has made buying the perfect gift this holiday season easier than ever! Check it out at BuyAlaska.com and grab something nice for the local business enthusiast in your life. For the small businesses on ...
May Update for Alaska SSBCI
...training, resources, tools and other outreach to rural and remote communities, minority entrepreneurs, veteran-owned businesses, women-owned businesses and others. Be sure to watch for future newsletter updates that will go into more details on how the Alaska SBDC and our many partner organizations...
What is a success story?
...te, our social media and are the clients we refer news outlets to when they are looking for commentary on local businesses. These clients are shining examples of the Alaskan entrepreneurial spirit and we love highlighting how they help our local community. Interested in becoming an SBDC success story...
Use Your Website to Build Relationships and Watch Sales Soar
...? Well…we’re all familiar with the typical bio; a run-down of your professional credentials, degrees, past career positions, honors and awards. And sure, bios have a place in marketing and even on your website. They help your visitors to begin building trust in you professionally. But why stop there?...
Commercialize This, Commercialize That!
Dear Entrepreneurs, Have heard the news? The Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) now houses the TREND program (Technology Research and Development Center of Alaska). TREND’s primary mission is to assist Alaska’s small businesses and entrepreneurs with commercializing their scalabl...
Local Chocolatier with International Training
...ired by the Northern Lights) that can’t be found anywhere else. Chef Ingrid has been classically trained as a chocolatier and Sweet Chalet has been featured in the news and travel magazines as a must-visit for locals and tourists alike- check out their story and keep them in mind ...
Choosing A NAICS code
.... Please visit here for a 2020 publication. Great news! You’re ready to get your business license or file your Articles of Incorporation. So what’s next? If you haven’t selected your NAICS code yet, you won’t be able to complete your application. What’s a NAICS code? Don’t fret, in ...
The Growing Importance of Facebook as a Customer Service Tool
...omer post. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule (excessive foul language, posts that have nothing to do with your company or your product, truly ‘Troll’ posts, etc.). Always ask yourself how you will justify deleting a post before doing so. If you can’t come up with a ...
Wild Scoops
...ors to source inspirational ingredients such as spruce tips, rhubarb, coffee, beer, herbs, macarons, blueberries, cranberries, beets and more. The results have been extremely well received by the Anchorage community and Wild Scoops has been featured in the Anchorage Press, on KTUU’s Alaska Bites and...
2018 Alaska Small Business Survey Report
...usiness community available. “This is encouraging news for anyone interested in the State’s economic future… the general outlook is positive. Businesses are focusing on expanding, hiring new employees and accessing new markets.”– Jon Bittner, Alaska SBDC Executive Director The Alaska SBDC is proud to...
What’s New in 2014
...s employees interact with clients is essential in world with social media marketing, where one client’s bad experience could haunt the reviews forever. This class is great for business owners as well as employees who work directly with customers on a daily basis. Make sure to sign your workforce ...
Is The Government Buying What You Sell?
...rch “forecast.” The federal government may be the world’s biggest buyer, but in FY 2013, the Division of General Services issued over $19 million in contract awards. The state of Alaska purchases all kinds of equipment, supplies, services, and construction that afford Alaskan businesses an excellent...
The Mystery of Financial Health
...tics] or Census are doing the measuring and it’s true whether you measure new establishments or new firms.” Many businesspersons are so busy running their company that spending time learning how to interpret and manage financial statements is the last thing they want to do. When one begins the ...