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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?

...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

...s for a business in your industry, as well as the basis of competition so you can learn how to separate yourself from other businesses in the same industry. Other tools we use such as SBDCNet will provide you with a detailed list of all your local competition. We

Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery

...eley Kowalski purchased this hidden gem in October 2015 and has worked to maintain the culture and sense of community that Resurrect Art Coffee House and Gallery provides to its patrons. To ensure her business purchase went smoothly, Kowalski worked with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)....

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

...as they become available. As things start opening back up and businesses start serving clients and customers again, it’s important to 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 y...

July Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...recently conducted a quick one-week survey of over 200 businesses asking them, among other things, to give us feedback on how they were doing and what they needed. The responses we received from business owners were heartbreaking but we also heard messages of resilience and hope. Alaskans are tough

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?

...One day, I posted a graphic encouraging people to buy local and to click like if they supported local small business. The response was incredible! Our clients are proud small business owners and small business supporters who wanted to show their love for buying local so this resonated with

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

...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