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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 ...

June Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...o remember that it’s never been more important to Buy Alaska. From farmer’s markets to corner stores, fishing charters to graphic design firms, Alaskan businesses need your help now more than ever. I hope that you take this opportunity to do all those Alaskan adventures you never get around ...

July Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...portant, is supporting Alaskan businesses through buy-local efforts. This is why I am pleased to announce the relaunch of the BuyAlaska program which you can read more about in this newsletter. This initiative will help to connect people with Alaskan owned businesses in their community and will showc...

September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...f our communities. By tapping into and supporting buy local initiatives across the state, BuyAlaska will help connect individuals with new and productive ways to support the businesses they love and hopefully find new ones they didn’t know existed. We are also proud to showcase all of the businesses...

Can Small Businesses Survive on Facebook?

...ften. 5. Share updates that are text only with no links. If you want to make sure that as many of your fans see your post as possible, make sure that it is text only (no pictures, videos or links). Facebook’s newest algorithm changes now favor posts that are ...

December Update from the Executive Director

...re than ever. If you plan on buying gifts, please buy local. You can use the amazing Holiday Gift Guide put together by the BuyAlaska program. Reach out to your favorite restaurants and order a special treat for you and your loved ones to help keep them going. If ...

January Update from the Executive Director

...tch. To help you do just that, we’ve launched the BuyAlaska Business Directory. With more than 250 local businesses signing up in the first week, this is a fantastic way for individuals to find places to buy local and keep their dollars in their communities. Lastly, the Alaska SBDC ...