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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...
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...
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