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November 2022 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...op Small Saturday coming up November 26th and the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide now available, maybe this is the year I’ll finally get things together and check everyone off my list early. Hope springs eternal. I’m sure all of you are much more responsible than I am and have ...

Alaska Sewing Machine Repair

...r certification, Kate was incredibly fortunate to buy at auction all the machines, machine parts, and various pieces of equipment from a local machine repair shop that had closed several months prior. This shop was Anchorage’s main machine supplier and dealer for the last 30 years. With the help ...

Ruth Wolfe

SubZero Heats Up

...oo. Folks loved it and made clear that they would buy it if there were more available. Eventually, recognizing how popular freeze dried products have become in the Lower 48 and that no one was really making them in Alaska, Peck and her family decided to make a go ...

Gretchen Fauske

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...a’s technology and innovation focused businesses. BuyAlaska is hard at work encouraging locals and visitors to buy local and support local economies. On top of all of the work we’re currently doing, we’re also working on launching a slew of new programs and initiatives over the next year. The ...

October Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ng Alaska Native art that’s for sale. Speaking of buying local, the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide is taking submissions for this year’s guide! Make sure to submit your business for inclusion. If for no other reason than to help me figure out what to buy my friends and family ...

November Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...ses near you to support? Try browsing through the BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide! You can find tons of locally owned businesses from across the state that would be happy to handle all your holiday shopping needs. Much like Santa’s elves, the Alaska SBDC crew has been extra busy this ...

Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures

...ska Small Business Development Center Email About BuyAlaska Program: BuyAlaska is a program under the Alaska Small Business Development Center. The mission of BuyAlaska is to strengthen Alaska’s economy by inspiring consumers to choose Alaska businesses first. BuyAlaska champions and elevates Alaskan...

Developing Your Website Marketing Strategy – Part 3: Five Biggest Social Media Myths

Advising

...d with an idea, growing a business, or looking to buy or sell a business. In your first session with an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor, you’ll learn how the Alaska SBDC can assist you, review the process of working with your advisor, determine your immediate advising needs, and set ...

Foggy Mountain Shop

...cked loan. “Transitioning from a shop employee to buying the business feels a little like walking through a minefield. Ian has been our map; letting us know what is coming at us and how to handle it” said Nicholl. Grant worked with the pair for about a year until ...

Fairbikes

...or the day or several days and customers can also buy 30-day or annual passes through the website. Owners John Stowman and Jennifer Eskridge brought the bike-share model to Fairbanks after seeing it’s success in other major cities in the lower 48. Their stations are not only convenient for ...

Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star

...siness loans, put together growth plans, and even buy and sell small businesses. He is an invaluable resource to his community and a strong leader within our own organization”. Ian Grant plays many roles for the SBDC including Assistant State Director and Juneau Center Director. Grant was nominated f...

Small Business Saturday

...d Alaska SBDC are sponsoring the #ShopSmallSelfie event this year as part of Small Business Saturday! Customers who shop at participating small businesses will have the chance to win some Buy Alaska swag by taking a photo and using the tags #ShopSmallSelfie and #BuyAlaska on Facebook, Twitter and Ins...

Shop Small Today!

...It’s Shop Small Saturday and we can’t wait to see where you take your #ShopSmall Selfie! Learn more about participating businesses and how you can win some Buy Alaska Swag here....

Is The Government Buying What You Sell?

...33 million in the state last year. What were they buying? What purchases do they have forecasted for 2014? Each agency is required to post their spending forecasts and you can find that information by going to an individual agency’s website and keyword search “forecast.” The federal government may ...

Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data

..., in other words, showing which type of customers buy the most products or services in your industry, and what percentage of industry revenue is provided from each consumer group. With this information, a business owner can determine the most lucrative products and services within their industry, and...

Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery

...there to help me sort out whether or not to even buy my business at all! They helped me figure out what I could afford and whether or not my plan was reasonable and sustainable. I was a brand-new business owner, with a lot of questions and concerns, and ...

The Good Dog: Behavioral Consulting, LLC

...uple of years now. He first came to me looking to buy a building to house his business for dog training. Then, he looked into buying an existing business (boarding and training). And, now he has finally settled into a really sweet spot of offering one-on-one training on-site with ...