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Small businesses are the backbone of any town.
BUSINESS PLANNING TOOLS
Create your opportunity
Starting a business is no easy task. Once you have the idea, you must research to see if there is a consumer base to make it viable, decide what type of business model you will establish, purchase necessary licenses and permits, raise capital, and rent or buy equipment, workspace, and other supplies. In order to ensure your business does not fail, the best way to succeed is to plan. As Tariq Siddique once said, "If you are failing to plan, you are planning to fail".
To support the growth of industries within Skagway, the Skagway Development Corporation offers the Small Business Resource Center with staff on-hand to assist entrepreneurs looking to start or expand a business in Skagway.
Where to Start
Ask yourself if you're ready
Complete your Business Plan
Create your marketing plan
Finance your business
Small Business Assistance Resources
SDC- Small Business Resource Center
US Small Business Administration
AK Small Business Development Center
Get the proper licensing and permitting
Alaska Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing
Municipality of Skagway Business License
IRS- Business EIN and taxes
Division of Motor Vehicles
Skagway Police Department- Commercial Ground Transportation
Other SDC Business Support Programs
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