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Small Business FAQs

...ense? Before you get a business license you’ll probably want to think through your choice of business structure carefully (see “What kind of business license should I buy”). However if you’ve already gone through the steps and are certain you’ve chosen the right type, you can obtain your license

Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...greement or negotiated separately. If an ex-owner becomes an employee, then treat him or her as you would any other employee by providing an employment contract or an at-will offer. Make sure to specify their duties. If the ex-owner is a consultant, then make sure to negotiate an independent

Empowering Small Businesses: Alaska SBDC’s Guide to Robust Web Integration

...ience. Learn more and get started with an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor today. Maximizing Online Sales and Marketing To help businesses thrive in the digital marketplace, the Alaska SBDC offers resources and workshops on online sales and marketing. Entrepreneurs can gain insights into effective online...

Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream

...diah Stewart. Head over to Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream today for their grand opening to experience custom ice cream flavors and delightful treats! Keep cool this summer with Hot Licks and meet Jennifer and Jedidiah at 3453 College Rd in Fairbanks! You can also visit Hot Licks at

Wild Scoops

...m per capita than any other state in the country! Combine that with our fierce local love and you’ve got the perfect community for a business like Wild Scoops to thrive in. Launched by Elissa Brown and Chris Pike, Wild Scoops is an Anchorage-based craft ice cream company with

Highlighting: Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream’s Grand Opening!

...l-batch method with fresh and natural ingredients. Under new ownership, the tradition continues with Jennifer Choate and Jedidiah Stewart. Head over to Hot Licks Homemade Ice Cream today for their grand opening to experience custom ice cream flavors and delightful treats! Keep cool this summer with H...

Haagen-Dazs Alaska

...community! If you are interested in learning more about Haagen-Dazs Alaska check out their website at: www.akicecream.com , Facebook: Haagen-Dazs Alaska and Instagram: @haagendazsalaska...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

Putting the Ice Cream in Community: Wild Scoops

...m per capita than any other state in the country! Combine that with our fierce local love and you’ve got the perfect community for a business like Wild Scoops to thrive in. Launched by Elissa Brown and Chris Pike, Wild Scoops is an Anchorage-based craft ice cream company with

Is your goal to buy or sell a business?

...atement and a copy of the business plan, if available Be prepared to discuss monetary information Your advisor will need to know how much cash available you have to put down, as well as information about potential collateral. Other documents to consider if applicable: Obtain the purchase price for

Eat the Seasons: Wild Scoops whips up local flavor

...” Brown credits the market with their initial success. “Starting out selling at farmers markets was the best thing we ever did. It allowed us to start small and make sure this was a viable business. It allowed us to start forming relationships to farmers and other businesses who

Spreading Love and Cream Cheese

Everything Bagels in Soldotna has kneaded, boiled, and baked their way to success, serving hand-rolled bagels, homemade spreads, sandwiches, and espresso to devoted bagel fans on the Kenai Peninsula since 2016. When the novel coronavirus pandemic shook the state, owners Pamela and Matthew Parker cho...

‘Buy Alaska’ makes the case for local resiliency, growth (KCAW)

...locations, and this can be really important to Alaskans who are facing our own unique challenges and environments.” You can read the full article from Robert Woolsey, KCAW here! Want to learn more about BuyAlaska? Katie’s full presentation to The Greater Sitka Chamber of Commerce outlining the econo...

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

...paper Forms 1099 we project will be filed in 2023 and demonstrates our commitment to finding useful and innovative ways of reducing paperwork on the business community and others issuing 1099s. This is part of the larger effort underway to make improvements and transform operations at the IRS.”...

Contact Us

...am Manager email | message Harley Tennant Alaska SBDC Communications Manager email | message Tyler Arnold TREND Program & Alaska SSBCI Equity Director email | message Jay Halverson Alaska SSBCI Lending Program Director email | message Anchorage Center (907) 786-7205 info@aksbdc.org message this offic...

SBDC Now Has Access to Euromonitor.com!

...countries and 200+ categories which can help you evaluate your industry and determine the growth of your market. Learn more about how your Business Advisor can help you find essential data by requesting an appointment here....

Sea Fur Sewing

...C interviewed Robert back in 2014, he and Alaska SBDC Business Advisor, Ian Grant, had been hard at work on his business plan for Path to Prosperity, financials, hiring employees, and discussing opportunities to grow. Shortly after, Robert began working with the United States Fish and Wildlife Servic...

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...ledge on how to elevate their business goals, overcome burdensome challenges and grow their existing business,” said Allen Gutierrez, Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development. “The launch of this useful and timely platform will provide women-owned small businesses the resources...

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...Eligible for an SBA Loan? To be eligible for an SBA business loan, a small business applicant must: Be an operating business and be organized as a for-profit Be located in the United States Be a small business based on regulatory size requirements (13 CFR Part 121) Demonstrate a

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Open for Alaska

...ease register if you need to meet with an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor on this process. Who is eligible? Small businesses (500 employees and under) impacted by COVID-19 Small businesses that offer services to the businesses impacted by COVID-19 Based on the size of the business, the type of