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William Fraser Digital Creative Agency

...g Alaskan businesses as they navigate the complex world of digital marketing. Their portfolio includes work for local companies such as LaTouche Pediatrics, SoundWorks, and Dish Sushi Bar. Along with establishing working relationships with organizations such as the Department of Transportation, Unive...

Northwest Van Campers

...with the AKSBDC to make sure his financials continued to stay on the right track. This summer Northwest Van Campers is up and running, and backpacker types from around the world have a new and accessible way to explore Alaska....

Crowdfunding Webinar Scheduled for Tomorrow!

...ht be your golden ticket! A 5.1 billion dollar industry in 2013, and projected to top 10 billion in 2014, crowdfunding is absolutely changing the world of entrepreneurship. Learn more by attending this webinar (tomorrow!) : http://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/ConferenceDetail.action?ID=6145...

Trax Outdoor Center

...quick to return all of my phone calls and emails. Russ cares about truly making a difference and runs a first class service for folks dreaming about bringing their new business to reality.” Trax isn’t and never will be just a store or just a cafe. Trax is the ...

Star Filled Line Up for Leadercast 2015

...e NFL MVP Malala Yousafzai – “Bravest Girl in the World” – CNN Live via Simulcast Ed Catmull – President of Pixar & Disney Animation Studios Seth Godin – Best-selling Author Rudy Giuliani – 107th Mayor of New York City (1993-2001) Aja Brown – Mayor, City of Compton Bill ...

Sound Web Solutions

...BDC access to tools such as Profit Cents and IBIS World Industry Data gave Weiland information that could assist her in the merger decision as well as give her additional insights on local markets. “The SBDC’s personalized business consulting and many fantastic classes have helped create a stable fou...

International Guests Visit the Kenai Peninsula SBDC

Rotarian guests from Irkutsk, Russia participating in the “Open World” delegation visited the Kenai Peninsula SBDC offices. The visitors shared that interest rates from banks in Irkutsk are over 30%. Speak with your advisor to learn how you can take advantage of historically low interest rates to ei...

Fire Island Rustic Bakeshop

...partner, and as a family and business team, they run an incredible staff of bakers and baked good enthusiasts which have quickly cultivated a large base of loyal customers! Janis and Jerry worked with the Alaska Small Business Development Center when they first opened the bakeshop utilizing the no-c...

Aurora Chocolates

...Jae. “I feel like everyone I interact with has a true interest in my business success. We are lucky to have them as a good local resource!” Chef Ingrid uses award-winning Grand Cru Maracaibo couverture chocolate by Fechlin in Switzerland to create 10 different bon bon flavors influenced by ...

I just met you, and this is crazy, but here’s my business card, so call me maybe.

...an elevator pitch will make you consider what is truly important and unique about you or your company. If you only have 30-60 seconds, then you only want to highlight information that has the greatest impact. Pick three things that will set you apart. Focus on those three things. ...

Alaskan Sweet Thing’s

...fy; the only glacier water certified taffy in the world. It comes in inventive flavors such as Pub Mix (featuring Hot Buttered Rum, Kahlua and Alaskan Amber Beer) and Alaskan Berry. The Wrights came to the Alaska Small Business Development Center with several options to grow their business. They ...

New Initiative to Tackle Energy Problems for Alaskan Small Businesses

...to help Alaskan companies navigate the confusing world of energy finance, technology, and service providers. That way, businesses can get the in formation they need for their next efficiency project and save money in the process. Adam Krynicki, Technology and Energy Director at AKSBDC, says “the goa...

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data

...u the edge to stay ahead of your competition. IBISWorld reports will show the business owner the key external factors imperative to their industry’s performance, as well as growth strategies for success within their industry. They also summarize the current performance of the industry over the past 5...

The Spice & Tea Exchange

...orkshops: from marketing, to business plans, to structuring your insurance. Working directly with our advisor Allan was crucial, he helped me tailor any issues or questions I had directly back to my business, and followed up with me regularly. I found all the teachers and staff friendly and engaging,...

Energy Finance for Business Owners

...viders, accountants, and financiers who have real-world experience with making energy efficiency work for businesses in Alaska. The event is free to attendees, but space is limited! If you are interested in presenting your energy efficiency business, accounting services, or financial services at this...

Passion, The Key to Successful Entrepreneurship

...ld is fast paced. Many find themselves constantly running 10 minutes behind, and $50 short and then somehow have to “put on a happy face.” for their work, or their community events. How can you face these situations day after day after day? The answer is passion. But what ...

CoastView LLC

...’re enjoying a better-than-bird’s-eye view of the world around you. Simply pick a starting point on the map and explore at the touch of your fingertips concealed coves, sandy beaches, and grand scenery of Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska. You will always know where you are even while ...

Davis Constructive Solutions

...lls have certainly made an impression. Davis Constructive Solutions offers high-quality construction at an affordable price. They also provide bids free of charge with reasonable consultations that include inspections, pricing, and design options. To connect with Matt and his team on your renovation,...

Attently

...rare in Alaska to find a strong startup team with world-class technology going after high-value global markets. Attently’s fast progress – from success at Startup Weekend, to winning the Arctic Innovation Contest, to securing an investment from Launch Alaska – has been a great example for other tech...

Equinox Designs

...ng creative talents, attention to detail, and his world travels with his business start-up, Kyle worked with the Small Business Development Center and his advisor, Kimberlee Hayward in Ketchikan to build Equinox Designs. Wolf and Moon Master Carver, Dave Boxley Jr., helped Kyle understand the fundame...