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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
June 24, 2020 in Announcements
SBA Tools for Small Business Exporters & Global Supply Chains June 30, 2020- 3:00pm EST (11:00 am AKST) Do you sell overseas or are you part of a global supply chain? Is your company ready to take advantage of the growing opportunities that a re-opening global market can provide? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) … Continue reading "SBA Tools for Small Business Exporters & Global Supply Chains" More
May 21, 2020 in Announcements
Learn How to Find Your Business’ Monthly Break Even The Alaska SBDC Director of Rural Program Development, Jennifer Adams, will be hosting a webinar for the McGrath community to present on learning how to find your business’ monthly break even. Financial projections are not only perfect for businesses who are seeking loans or evaluating the … Continue reading "6/3: Alaska SBDC Virtual Class in McGrath" More
February 20, 2020 in Announcements
You might remember that during the summer of 2018, Alaska SBDC launched an initiative to reinvigorate its approach to rural development by establishing a new Rural Development Program, with the Director position filled by then long-time Alaska SBDC Business Advisor, Ian Grant. In its commitment to ramping up community outreach efforts, the Alaska Small Business … Continue reading "Alaska SBDC Visits Kodiak" 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
April 28, 2017 in Announcements
Are you an employer or a veteran? If so, do you understand how the Veterans Affairs office can guide you through the process of either hiring or obtaining employment and work experience? The VA Compensated Work Therapy Transitional Work Experience Program (CWT-TWE) provides an opportunity for local businesses to partner with the VA in providing … Continue reading "Veteran Affairs CWT-TWE Program: What Employers Should Know – Anchorage" More
December 1, 2016 in Announcements
The Anchorage SBDC is partnering with Total Management Solutions to offer an upcoming class on financial statements for the non-accountant. Learn more about this class and how it can help you better understand your bottom line here. More
August 22, 2016 in Announcements
The Alaska Small Business Development Center will be co-hosting an event with the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation on September 14, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Cold Climate Housing Research Center in Fairbanks. The event is titled “Energy Finance for Business Owners.” The goal of the event is to help commercial building … Continue reading "Energy Finance for Business Owners" More
August 5, 2016 in Announcements
This 1 hour presentation discusses the benefits of utilizing Alaska’s Occupational Safety and Health Consultation and Training program, designed to offer free on-site safety and health services for small and medium-sized businesses. The presentation will also cover the other services, including on-site consultation visits and free training workshops that are offered to the community in … Continue reading "Free Webinar on Safety and Health Consultation Services" More
August 1, 2016 in Announcements
The Fairbanks SBDC team will be presenting two workshops on August 4th from 5:30-7:30pm on planning your perfect pitch and on break even analysis. No registration is necessary and the classes will take place at the Fairbanks SBDC Office at 3750 Bonita Street. If you have any questions, please contact us at 456-7232. More