Starting a small business can be frightening, grueling and difficult so any little bit advice and money can help. We have started a listing of some resources that can help your small business thrive. If you need help applying for, tracking grant expenses, filing business documents or any other personalized advice, please schedule an appointment with us!
Grants
- SBA.gov – Government run grant resource page
- Hello Alice – Non-profit run page that provides grant opportunities to entrepreneurs and disenfranchised people
- incfile – Student Entrepreneur and fresh start business grant
- WomensNet – Amber Grant for Women
- Galaxy Grant – for minorities and women
- Halstead Grant – for those interested in starting a jewelry business
- Grants for Women – has a thorough list of grants specifically for women
Loans
- Juneau Economic Development Council – Southeast non-profit dedicated to providing capital to those looking to start and/or expand their business
- Spruce Root – Southeast non-profit dedicated to low-income and rural communities that provides loans for startups, expansion and working capital
- Alaska Division of Economic Development – various loan programs targeted at specific industries from the State of Alaska
- Small Business Administration – helps match you with lenders and can provide easier access to capital that you may not qualify directly through your bank
Other
- SCORE – free mentorship as well as free & low cost webinars for small business owners