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Is The Government Buying What You Sell?
...The federal government may be the world’s biggest buyer, but in FY 2013, the Division of General Services issued over $19 million in contract awards. The state of Alaska purchases all kinds of equipment, supplies, services, and construction that afford Alaskan businesses an excellent opportunity for...
Choosing A NAICS code
...in. Until recently, this meant you would have to buy a second business license. Thankfully, in 2014 the Legislature passed HB 32 amending AS 43.70.020(a) to allow for one license to cover multiple lines of business. Now the Chiropractor above can easily list both LOBs on one license. So
Why Every Entrepreneur Should Utilize Industry Data
...er specializing in industry market research, and SBDCNet, a small business information resource, the Alaska Small Business Development Center can give you the edge to stay ahead of your competition. IBISWorld reports will show the business owner the key external factors imperative to their industry’s...
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
...cluding business support programs. Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Mat-Su, Kenai, Barrow, and many other communities are already planning on launching their programs over the next month to support businesses that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. The Alaska SBDC is assisting these programs and...
July Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...this newsletter. This initiative will help to connect people with Alaskan owned businesses in their community and will showcase all the ways Alaskans can support those businesses by buying “Local First”. As always, the Alaska SBDC is here to help you and your businesses in any way that we
Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business
...in. Until recently, this meant you would have to buy a second business license. Thankfully, in 2014 the Legislature passed HB 32 amending AS 43.70.020(a) to allow for one license to cover multiple lines of business. Now the Chiropractor above can easily list both LOBs on one license. How
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?
...paid posts is not the end of the world for small businesses. If you would like to learn more about marketing for your business, request counseling with the AK SBDC here or register for one of our workshops such as 10 Things You Don’t Know About SEO or Brilliant
December Update from the Executive Director
...need your help now more 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
January Update from the Executive Director
...a fantastic way for individuals to find places to buy local and keep their dollars in their communities. Lastly, the Alaska SBDC knows how important it is to have help in times like these. That’s why we’re offering all of our workshops and trainings (a $5,000 value) for free