Recently AEDC launched the Where to Startup video series for entrepreneurs. The online series was created for Alaska entrepreneurs and innovators, aiming to educate and help develop the entrepreneurial environment in Alaska. In this segment learn...
The "Where to Startup" Series: Starting a Small Business
Where to Startup: This segment discusses aspects of starting a small business, including resources at the Small Business Development Center, competition, funding, online resources and what investors can offer in addition to funding.
Presented by Lynn Klassert, Anchorage Center Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center
What is the Small Business Development Center?
What is the next step after developing your idea and doing market research? [01:23]
Why do you need to look at competition? [02:16]
Does experience matter? [03:12]
Where do you find funding for the business? [03:55]
Online resources for funding. [05:36]
What do investors look for in a startup or small business? [06:35]
Investors offer more than funding. [08:00]
Advice for rural entrepreneurs? [08:28]