Breaking Through Brick and Mortar: Entrepreneurs Leveraging Ecommerce
Startups and new ventures are capitalizing on the lower barriers to entry for online commerce. Meet some savvy small businesses plugging into ecommerce.
Author: Tracy Barbour
Ecommerce Expands: Homesteading the Digital Frontier
Meet some Alaska brick-and-mortar businesses that show the ongoing evolution of online shopping, self-serve digital tools, and other forms of ecommerce.
Alaska SBDC’s AI Resource Program
The Alaska Small Business Development Center is showing how new tech tools can help entrepreneurs through its AI Resource Program, a model being adopted nationwide.
Making Change: How Financial Institutions Empower Communities
In addition to commercial activities, financial institutions support local communities through philanthropic activities. Learn how the state’s financial institutions are investing in Alaska.
A Renewed Focus on Financial Services at Physical Locations
Even with technology and shifting customer preferences, banks in Alaska are finding value in reinvesting in their branch networks.
Businesses Selling to Key Employees
A growing trend is for business owners to sell their business to their employees, ensuring a smooth transition for staff and clients.
Global Credit Union Grows from Alaska to International Opportunities
In April Alaska USA FCU began operating under a new name, Global Credit Union, to symbolize its expanded service worldwide.
2023 Business Banking Trends: Alaska’s financial institutions partner with local businesses to find solutions
Local banks support businesses coping with supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation, rising interest rates, and global conflicts.
Finding Financial Solutions for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses
Despite their substantial economic impact, it is often more difficult for companies that are owned by minority groups to satisfy their business capital needs. That’s why it’s essential for minorities to have access to sufficient funding and support through government-backed loans, traditional bank financing, and creative funding options.
Debt Restructuring: Strategies and Options
Borrowers can use debt restructuring to renegotiate their delinquent financial obligations, restore liquidity, and continue their operations.