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Cash In on Helpouts by Google
...: Helpouts By Google. Helpouts are essentially one-on-one sessions that you can request on a variety of topics from yoga instruction to social media marketing to cooking lessons. Some adventurous customers have even used it for medical consultations! The benefits for small business owners are two-fol...
You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale
...he US, many merchants are set up for EMV with chip-and-PIN validation: while the card is in the reader, the customer must enter the valid PIN associated with the card in order for the transaction to be completed. To avoid delays and inconveniences associated with forgotten PINs, US merchants ...
5 Time Saving Tools For Your Business
...s, allowing you to focus on critical emails and revisit non-essential items later when time permits. Retrieve all customer data within seconds with one smart solution Customer relations management software like Zoho, Insightly and Suite CRM is another invaluable tool. It can help you track informatio...
FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum
...e 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 as I am about what we’ve helped our small business clients accomplish, and the even bigger plans ...
Mama Bears Kombucha
...wing, 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 success, Alexis reflected, “I feel honored helping her bring her entrep...
Pivot Plan is Critical for Small Business Survival in Alaska
...e partner funded by the SBA and provides free, one-on-one business advising to entrepreneurs. Whether it’s creating a resiliency plan, navigating options for financing, reworking a marketing plan, or establishing new operations systems, the Alaska SBDC’s expert advisors walk business owners through t...
November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...to family members and 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 ...
MUNI OF ANCHORAGE – EO-16 takes effect for the month of December
...iness advisors would be happy to work with you one-on-one where you’ll receive confidential, efficient, and applicable guidance for navigating this tumultuous time. Register to work with us at https://aksbdc.org/business-counseling/ or send us an email at info@aksbdc.org. We’re all in this together a...
The “Perfect Pitch” is March 26
...ng students and community entrepreneurs, register online here! Four finalists have been selected to pitch their start-up ideas to judges and the public during “Perfect Pitch.” Attendees will vote on their favorite in the People’s Choice category ($1,500) while ten judges deliberate over winners for t...
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)
...se products How to apply You can apply through SBA-recognized Point of Sale Restaurant Partners or directly via SBA in a forthcoming online application portal. Registration with SAM.gov is not required. DUNS or CAGE identifiers are also not required. If you would like to prepare your application, vie...
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 ...
Navigating the Digital Battlefield: How Alaska SBDC Can Help Safeguard Your Business in Cybersecurity Awareness Month
...ms 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 hub, packed with templates, checklists, and best practices t...
August Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...y, willing and able to work with your business one-on-one to not only help answer your business questions, but to tell you more about all of the amazing special programs and new tools we’re launching in 2023/2024. If you were able to attend the latest Anchorage Economic Development Corporation’s ...
Financial Fitness for Your Alaskan Small Business: April is Financial Literacy Month!
...ders. 3. Financial Recordkeeping Accurate and up-to-date financial records are essential for tracking progress, filing taxes, and securing funding. We offer workshops on bookkeeping basics and can recommend bookkeeping software solutions. You can learn more at our low-fee and no-fee workshop suite....
Tourism Season is Here: Tips for Small Business Success
...Consider adding comfortable seating outside, easy-to-spot “Open” signs, or featuring local artwork or music. In Anchorage? Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), in partnership with Northrim Bank and Alaska SBDC’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program at the UAA Business...