Small Business
Small businesses make up the majority of business both in Alaska and nationwide. Alaska Business provides coverage of established small businesses as well as offers expert insight into how to improve upon business operations or even get a small business loan with the help of organizations such as the Small Business Administration and Alaska Small Business Development Centers, among others.
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Candlemaker Opens Studio for DIY Experiences
Four years after Chester Mainot launched his Get Scent candle business, he’s opening an Anchorage storefront with room for classes and shared inspiration.
Tips for Holiday Shoppers to Support Local Merchants on Small Business Saturday
“Small Business Saturday is not just about shopping; it’s about supporting the businesses that are the backbone of Alaska’s communities,” says Jon Bittner, executive director of the Alaska Small Business Development Center.
Secondhand Experience
Nearly a dozen secondhand and thrift stores are visible from one intersection in Anchorage’s Spenard neighborhood. Learn the difference between secondhand and thrift and how both shoppers and stores make money by keeping used merchandise in circulation.
Alaska Companies Selected for the 2024 Small Business Administration Awards
The Silverbow Inn, Green Gorilla Movers, Triverus, and Coldfood Environmental Services were honored with US Small Business Administration 2024 awards.
Regional Marketplace Programs Combine for Boot Camp
Thirty Indigenous entrepreneurs from across Alaska took part in a four-day Business Boot Camp, gaining skills to grow their businesses while competing for Alaska Marketplace seed money.
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