The following guides will provide a basic understanding for doing business in Skagway.
These are guides only and further research and due diligence is highly recommended
before starting any new venture or relocating to Skagway.
Self Employment Initial Assessment
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Checklist for Operating a Business in Skagway
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Business Readiness Checklist
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Preparing to Sell your Business
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Buying an Existing Business Guide
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Checklist for Starting a Business in Skagway
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THIS PAGE IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION PLEASE VISIT AGAIN
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Cruise ship with the barge staging area in the foreground Photo: Dave Moore
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SDC is continually adding to the resources that are currently available. The items currently
available are:
Books
"SMART Steps to Business Success" - Straughn & Chickadel
"Fishermen's Direct Marketing Manual" - Marine Advisory Program, 2003
"Economic Development Resource Guide" - DCED, Division of Community
Advocacy, 2003
"Tourism Funding Programs" (2001) - DCED - Div. of Community & Business
Development
“Management Library in a Box”
The Dept. of Community & Economic Development, Division of Community Advocacy has
been very generous in donating to the SBDC library this resource for use by the Skagway
business community. These books include:
• Small Business For Dummies
• Starting Your New Business
• The New Supervisor
• Basic Business Math
• Better Business Writing
• Effective Meeting Skills
• The Small Business Start Up Kit
• How to Start a Home Based Craft Business
• How to Open and Operate a Bed and Breakfast
• How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation
Brochures/Guides
"Starting a Small Business" - DCED, October 2005
"Quick Reference Guide - Arts & Crafts" - DCED, June 2004
2005 Alaska Small Business Resource Guide - Small Business
Administration
Software
2003 Business Plan Pro
Templates
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Budget Worksheet
Income Statement
Business Planning & Development
Skagway Development Corporation
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"If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail." Tariq Siddique
Resources in the SBRC Library
Business Planning & Development
Online Resources