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Cash In on Helpouts by Google
...months back I attended Google’s Get Your Business Online Webinars which were hosted live and helped small business owners understand how to harness the power of Google to increase sales and traffic to their business. They shared a lot of valuable information for small business owners, but what caught...
5 Time Saving Tools For Your Business
...oved productivity AllProWebTools, Wrike and other online project management software solutions allows you to track tasks, milestones and schedules. Systems like these alert you to the status of a project. The project management solution brings team members together in a convenient solution, permittin...
FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum
...r rural entrepreneurs and host all of the content online for anyone to use. We will also move our other workshops and informational materials online to give even more businesses on-demand access to the Alaska SBDC’s vast array of tools and expertise. I hope that you are as excited ...
Mama Bears Kombucha
...se it at pop-up stands and farmer’s markets. With online consumerism growing, Shelly chose another POS system that is well-suited for her online ordering system with a convenient delivery option. Little details like this make business ownership fun, ever-changing, and exciting. In seeing her client’s...
Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Preparing for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)
...ces Who is not eligible? Religious and charitable organizations (a specific type of nonprofits), casinos/racetracks, agricultural enterprises, and businesses that fall under the cannabis industry. How much can you apply for? Eligible small businesses may qualify for up to a $2 million dollar loan Sma...
EIDL and PPP Processing Information from the SBA
...ct, on the evening of March 29, the SBA opened an online COVID-19 streamlined application process. This provided small business owners and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 with the opportunity to request an EIDL Emergency Advance based on $1,000 per pre-disaster (i.e., as of January 31, 2020) employee...
Salmon Sisters
...th XTRATUF, Grundens, and Rep Your Water to their online store and cookbook, Salmon Sisters is a strong example of adaptability and tenacity rooted in hard work, creativity, and values. Enjoy the lifestyle brand for yourself or share a taste of Alaska through good, real, and wild seafood. Visit ...
Out to Sea Expedition Company
...know there will always be challenges, but having organizations that provide guidance and support are crucial to weathering the storms and turning dreams into a real business.” To learn more about Out to Sea Expedition Company visit outtoseaexpeditions.com! Check out their online gear shop outtoseage...
November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...hosting a Thanksgiving after-dinner get together online. Another friend is planning on hosting a holiday movie watch party online and is sending out drink recipes and snack ideas. However you decide to celebrate this year I hope that you will make an extra effort to support local businesses when ...
The “Perfect Pitch” is March 26
...tions by providing charming places to stay. It focuses on two distinct populations of customers: students during the academic year, and visitors to Alaska. Your Equity.Fund Founders: Yaso Thiru, Kirsten Halpin, Sai Sadasivam, Alaska Pacific UniversityYour Equity.Fund provides an equity crowdfunding a...
SBA Administrator Guzman Announces Application Opening for $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
...AKST) for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. The online application will remain open to any eligible establishment until all funds are exhausted. Preparing for the RRF In preparation, the SBA recommends qualifying applicants familiarize themselves with the application process in advance to ensure a...
Twisted Root Market
...arly as it did at inception, with the addition of online shopping, contactless pick-up, and local delivery to meet the needs of the community. To ensure the Twisted Root Market was on track to grow, Roland worked with Rural Program Director, Jennifer Adams with the Alaska Small Business Development ...
Shopping Local & Alaskan Tourism Flourish Hand-in-Hand
...osing local businesses over large corporations or online giants, we reduce our carbon footprint by minimizing shipping distances and supporting products with lower environmental impacts. Moreover, our patronage helps foster a stronger sense of community, as we build relationships with the hardworking...
Navigating the Digital Battlefield: How Alaska SBDC Can Help Safeguard Your Business in Cybersecurity Awareness Month
...ning: Cybersecurity Webinar Protect Yourself from Online Scams Personalized Advising: Our advisors offer one-on-one, confidential, business advising, helping you assess your specific cybersecurity risks and create tailored defense strategies. Resource Hub: Access our comprehensive online resource...
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 fo...
August Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...? No problem! We’ve also launched a new AI-driven online tool called TurboSBIR that can use AI technology and online data resources to help connect you with the best opportunities for your idea. Speaking of funding, the team over at the Alaska SBDC’s SSBCI program have been working tirelessly ...
Financial Fitness for Your Alaskan Small Business: April is Financial Literacy Month!
...informed decision-making. We offer workshops and online resources to help you create a realistic budget and develop strategies to manage your cash flow effectively. Pro Tip: Check out our no-cost downloadable templates! 2. Accessing Capital Growing your business often requires additional funding. Ou...
Tourism Season is Here: Tips for Small Business Success
...ing the bank or revamping your web presence. Free Online Presence Boost Website Refresh: Is your website updated and mobile-friendly? Can visitors easily find your hours, location, and what makes you special? Update photos and descriptions to showcase your local charm. Be Found on BuyAlaska: If you h...