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SkyTrek Alaska

...elopment Center,” said Jamie. “The Center had low-cost seminars and workshops to guide me through the process as painlessly as possible. Lynn Klassert was especially helpful; he had a multitude of contacts who helped me with the different aspects of opening a business: bookkeeping, insurance, taxes,...

Sound Reinforcement Specialists

...ry has had on their business. With an increase in competitors and several enticing offers on the table, the Bennetts weighed the opportunity cost of continuing operations versus selling the business. After looking at their numbers and evaluating their performance in key areas, they had a good picture...

BEP Company

...t 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 comes as no surprise.. The certification criteria focused on the amount of local labor and value created, use of s...

Amplify Salon

...nowledge and guidance which enabled my plans to become reality. She provided the help I knew I needed when I walked in, and she helped me with many aspects of the business start-up I hadn’t even thought of. I couldn’t have done it without her!“ Julie Nolen, reminisced, “Larissa ...

Highlighting: Amplify Salon

...Larissa Boling took her vision of small business ownership and dedicated 2017 to launch her own beauty salon. To get started successfully, Boling connected with the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for her needs and got started with a no-cost introductory class. Read her story here!...

Alaska SBDC Update for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

...ial one-on-one advising please sign up for our no-cost services and an advisor will contact you shortly I know that many of you are worried about what’s next for your businesses. I want to assure you that the Alaska SBDC will continue to work to provide you with the ...

Alaska SBDC and AEDC on PPP Changes

...ther reach women-owned, minority-owned, and low-income, rural, and underserved businesses and communities in a more intentional way For businesses with fewer than 10 employees, the share of funding is up nearly 60% For businesses in rural communities, the share of funding is up nearly 30% If you’re i...

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..., as well as many small business workshops for no cost to clients. We are proud to serve the state of Alaska and we know that there is more that we can do. If you like our mission of growing and connecting small businesses across the state through our ...

Alaska SBDC Hosts its Final COVID-19 Briefing

...tor Lisa Murkowski’s office, Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, the State of Alaska, and many others. Some of you have joined us consistently from the beginning, others took topics of information as needed. Over 106 live briefings and 1,848 attendees, the information s...

Join Alaska SBDC and EPSCoR in Congratulating its 2021 Phase 0 Grant Awardees

...e lives of care recipients. The core focus of the company is the development and commercialization of robots for senior and disabled care. MustRs LLC targets the two problems in building and using service robots—safety and cost – through the incorporation of an anchorable robot that can perform multi...

October is Cybersecurity Month

...cyber attack? Hackers are clever and continue to come up with creative ways to threaten your data. Cyber attacks not only jeopardize your own personal data, but also the data of your customers. This can cost time, money and most of all customer trust. The Alaska SBDC is offering ...

2021 Annual Alaska Small Business Survey

...sinesses will have to overcome, however. Shipping costs, the rising cost of goods and finding employees were all listed as significant roadblocks to recovery. “Alaska needs to help its businesses transition from a hunker down to a sprint forward mentality. The rest of the country is beginning to reco...

Borealis Veterinary Clinic, LLC

...could include a lobby, rooms to stage clients, a comfort room (for difficult situations and conversations), and space for equipment that could help support the business, like radiology equipment. With any changes to the business, Dr. Cicali wants to keep the MatSu community as a primary focus. She w...

Alaska Women’s Business Center (AWBC) Is Now Open for Business

The Alaska SBDC is pleased to welcome Alaska Women’s Business Center, a program of Business Impact NW in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Alaska Women’s Business Center (AWBC) will provide free and low-cost counseling and training focused on women who want to start, grow,...

DCCED Office of International Trade Awarded $100,000 from SBA to Assist Small Business Exporters

...and territories, STEP helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets. This is the first STEP grant the State of Alaska has received in six years. The Office of International Trade will be wor...

Empowering Alaska’s Veterans with Alaska SBDC Support

...informed decisions and giving their businesses a competitive edge. Explore our workshops across a variety of topics and industries and enjoy NO-COST access for Military/Veterans. 3. Mentorship and Networking Through our mentorship programs and networking events, veterans can connect with successful...

Kenai Freight Forwarders, LLC

...ommunity. Working with entrepreneurs looking to become the first comers to the local market, we examine market size to determine feasibility. This business model applies to nearly everyone here, so it was just about helping Mike and Shelby determine the best configuration for both themselves and cons...

Alaska SBDC in Fairbanks has a new location!

...number will be 907-786-7253! We’re excited to welcome you to our new home, where we’ll continue to provide no-cost and confidential business consulting services to small businesses in the Fairbanks area. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your existing business, we can help you achi...

New Year, New Marketing: Refreshing Strategies for Business Success

...ss landscape demands that you remain relevant and competitive by adapting to changing consumer preferences and marketing trends. Revamping your marketing efforts enables you to breathe new life into your brand, reach a wider audience, and maintain customer engagement. Fortunately, the Alaska Small Bu...

Bookkeeping Basics