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Small Business FAQs

...ct us for an updated referral list at info@aksbdc.org! Do I have what it takes to own/manage a small business? You will be your own most important employee, so an objective appraisal of your strengths and weaknesses is essential Some questions to ask yourself are: Am I a self-starter? ...

Alaska Sewing Machine Repair

...f a woman with a sewing machine.” What are you waiting for? Get your machine unburied and into the hands of a powerfully passionate sewing repair woman. To learn more about Alaska Sewing Machine Repair, check out their website at: www.aksewingmachinerepair.com or Facebook and Instagram....

Alaska USA Insurance Brokers

Alaska Woman’s Business Summit

...The 2nd Annual Alaska Business Women’s Summit will be held September 17th at the Egan Center. Tio stay up to date with the event, follow them on Facebook at the following url: https://www.facebook.com/akbusinesswomenssummit ....

MUNI OF ANCHORAGE – EO-16 takes effect for the month of December

...with you one-on-one where you’ll receive confidential, efficient, and applicable guidance for navigating this tumultuous time. Register to work with us at https://aksbdc.org/business-counseling/ or send us an email at info@aksbdc.org. We’re all in this together and the Alaska SBDC is ready to help....

Expert Advisors

...Alaska SBDC Business Advisors are experts in a wide variety of fields and industries. All of our business advisors have experience as business owners and several hold advanced degrees in relevant areas of study....

Mary Jane Fate: Celebrating an Alaska Native leader

...25 years (for 23 of the 25 years she was the only woman on the board). She was the first woman and first Alaska Native to serve on the Alaska Judicial Council, as she was appointed in 1981 by Governor Hickel to screen, nominate and evaluate judges. Governor Hickel ...

Choosing A NAICS code

...ska SDBC’s offerings, and to get registered for our free Starting A Business Class, take a look at our website www.AKSBDC.org     Written by Anchorage Business Advisor Allan Carraway...

Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business

...license. How do I find my LOB/LOW? Go to https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/. This link will direct you to the US Census Bureau’s NAICS search engine. Enter the type of business you are doing and choose from the list that comes up. You will want to look through the list of NAICS ...

Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...buyer and seller should not rely on each other’s oral promises. Everything should be in writing. The business purchase agreement may be followed by a due diligence period then closing. Sometimes all of the due diligence is done, so the business purchase agreement and all of the closing documents ...

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

...eveloping robust web integration strategies. From online sales and marketing to cybersecurity and online distribution and delivery services, the Alaska SBDC offers comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of small businesses. Developing Robust Web Integration The Alaska SBDC understands t...

Operations Staff

The Alaska SBDC Operations Office supports all regional centers, business advisors, directors, and clients across the state. The Operations Office oversees the management of Alaska SBDC marketing and communications, client onboarding, support and relationships, events and workshops, and data and rep...

Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems, Inc

...as developed.” For more information and to connect, visit Integrated Robotics Imaging Systems online at https://www.uav-alaska.com/...

Contact Us

...message Juneau Center (907) 463-3789 info@aksbdc.org message this office 3030 Vintage Blvd. Suite 100 Juneau, AK 99801 Kenai Peninsula Center (907) 260-5643 info@aksbdc.org message this office 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Rd. Suite 12 Soldotna, AK 99669 Located next to the Soldotna DMV office in the Copp...

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...ever as they evaluate, retool, and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Ascent includes valuable and timely resources to help women business owners navigate and prepare their business models from potential impacts. I want to thank former SBA Administrator and business owner, Linda McMa...

3 Reasons Why Lean In is Important for Entrepreneurs

...is up by almost 59% between 1997 and 2013 (http://www.forbes.com/sites/meghancasserly/2013/06/04/america-tops-dell-list-of-best-countries-for-women-entrepreneurs/). This means that there are a lot of women burning the candle at both ends trying to keep both their business and their families running s...

About Us

...sinesses grow throughout Alaska via its expanding online resources and business management expertise. No other program offers the same reach, resources or opportunities to create an impact to businesses at every stage of development. With more than 35 years of experience, we know what it takes to suc...

You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale

...tential for increased liability for fraud.   What happens to liability for transactions online or on the phone? The liability shift does not apply to card-not-present fraud. Merchants processing credit cards online or over the phone do not need to be concerned about the liability shift. Since the EMV...

OP-ED: Small Manufacturing Firms Continue to Drive Alaska Economy

...ment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – it takes public and private entities working together for small manufacturing firms to succeed. The federal government is clearing red tape out of the way for small manufacturing firms by reducing regulations. During the past few years, federal agencies...

The Top 10 Financial Ratios for Business Owners

...vency ratio measures the amount of debt a company uses to finance its assets. A ratio of 1.0 indicates the firm uses the same amount of debt as equity, meaning creditors have claim to all assets, leaving nothing for shareholders in the event of liquidation. The greater this ratio, ...