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July 7, 2021 in Announcements
Have an idea that you’re looking to turn into a business? Or a side hustle you’re looking to expand? Join Spruce Root July 22-24 for Business Basics to learn the skills you’ll need to launch a successful business in Southeast Alaska! The cost to attend is $25. Spaces are limited, so complete your … Continue reading "July 22-24: Path to Prosperity Business Basics" More
October 28, 2020 in Announcements
Have an idea for starting your own business? Ready to take your existing business to the next level? The SBA, the Alaska SBDC, Alaska PTAC, and VBOC have put together various business development webinars that will discuss resources available to veterans. Empowering the Military Spouse (Nov 2) Everything You Need to Know About Marketing (Nov … Continue reading "Connecting Alaskan Veteran Small Business" More
June 12, 2017 in Articles
If you have ever searched for a business on the internet, chances are, you have come across Google Places. With Google Places, local businesses are among the first results of your search query, assuming you have location services enabled on your mobile device. This provides a decisive edge to savvy business owners who go through … Continue reading "The Importance of Local Search Optimization" More
January 22, 2017 in Articles
With the growing number of social media platforms, it can be tempting to set up an account on each and every one to increase your web presence. However, it is important to make sure you have the time and resources needed to keep each of your accounts up to date. As a business owner- ask … Continue reading "Your Social Strategy: Answer these Questions Before Creating a Business Page!" More
September 22, 2016 in Articles
Do you ever question why some social media posts go viral while other – nearly identical posts- play to crickets? The answer is often Influencers. Influencers are individuals who have the power to affect the purchase decisions of others because of their (real or perceived) authority, knowledge, position, or relationship. On social media sites, Influencers … Continue reading "Using Influencers In Your Marketing Mix" More
July 1, 2016 in Articles
The easiest way to know you have an angry customer? Check your business’s Facebook page. Chances are someone has posted to your page to express their dissatisfaction. In fact, Forbes reports that 67% of consumers have used a brand’s social media presence to get a customer service response. Customers are learning that one of the … Continue reading "The Growing Importance of Facebook as a Customer Service Tool" More
June 1, 2016 in Articles
Small business owners know how important it is to preserve their capital. With the market moving as fast as it is and with new opportunities and new products being introduced on an accelerated schedule, having a steady operating budget remains a crucial element of any company’s growth strategy. This puts money-saving strategies at the top … Continue reading "5 Money Saving Tools For Your Business" More
April 15, 2016 in Articles
F8 2016:: Sneak Peak for Alaska’s Small Businesses F8, a 2-day conference powered by Facebook, is a yearly event where Facebook announces recent changes to their platform and what their future direction is. Although the audience is app developers, small business owners should be paying attention to what came out of this year’s summit. Virtual … Continue reading "Why You Should Be Changing Your Facebook Business Page Strategy" More
December 1, 2015 in Articles
I just met you, and this is crazy, but here’s my business card, so call me maybe How to give an effective elevator pitch Although elevator rides can seem like they take forever, especially for people not fond of small spaces or awkward social interactions, most elevator rides in Anchorage will only take you 30 … Continue reading "I just met you, and this is crazy, but here’s my business card, so call me maybe." More
November 28, 2015 in Announcements
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. More
