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Small Business FAQs

...ll instructions and next steps. How do I start an online business? When starting an online business, we suggest you treat it exactly the same as a brick and mortar business. You will need a business license at a minimum You will need to establish a legal entity if

Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...er to come up with a price for the business. Sale Price The sale price is the key item of the sale. If the buyer and the seller can’t agree on a price, then there will be no sale. They can use the information provided under the confidentiality agreement

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

...safeguard their reputation. Protect Yourself from Online Scams – No-cost Basics of Cybersecurity Phishing Training – No-cost Secure Technology Strategy for Small Businesses Enhancing Online Distribution and Delivery Services The Alaska SBDC understands the importance of efficient online distribution...

Press Release: Acting Mayor Issues Emergency Order EO-17 “Easing Up”

...es required by the modified hunker down emergency order and the individual actions of residents. Following each hunker down or modified hunker down emergency order, in March and April (EO-03), August (EO-15), and December (EO-16), the Municipality experienced a 35% or greater reduction in cases. To h...

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

...(March 20) Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April (March 19) SBDC Updates Regarding SBA Disaster Relief Loans (March 18) Mayor Berkowitz’s Emergency Order (March 16) Alaska SBDC Tips for Food Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (March 16) Alaska SBDC Newsletter on Mayor Berkowitz’s Eme...

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...I). SBDCs are nationwide and offer one-on-one, no-cost confidential counseling, low-cost workshops, and reference libraries. SBDCs are part of the nation-wide Association of Small Business Development Centers (ASBDC), which works on behalf of the SBDCs nationwide to support small businesses. How does...

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

Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April

...Businesses Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April (March 19) SBDC Updates Regarding SBA Disaster Relief Loans (March 18) Mayor Berkowitz’s Emergency Order (March 16) Alaska SBDC Tips for Food Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (March 16) Alaska SBDC Newsletter on Mayor Berkowitz’s Eme...

Happy AANHPI Month!

...wth, to exit) The Alaska SBDC website provides no-cost online business plan templates, market research tools, financial spreadsheets, and other essential resources for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their businesses. The website also provides access to small business workshops, events, and ne...

Choosing A NAICS code

...n. First thing I recommend is to go here: https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/ . This link will direct you to the US Census Bureau’s NAICS search engine. Here you can simply enter what you are doing and choose from what comes up. You will want to look through the list of codes

Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Preparing for the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

...om/events/ Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April (March 19) SBDC Updates Regarding SBA Disaster Relief Loans (March 18) Mayor Berkowitz’s Emergency Order (March 16) Alaska SBDC Tips for Food Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (March 16) Alaska SBDC Newsletter on Mayor Berkowitz’s Eme...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

Getting Started

...o matter the hour, we’re right there with you. No-cost and low-cost workshops, both in-person and on-demand, are available for you to review, attend, and get started. On your time and at your pace. Check out our suite of services to get started. Other recommendations Whether or not you

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...available. Curbside pickup – call-in purchases or order online to pick up gifts curbside to eliminate the need to go into a store. Gift cards – these are an easy and popular way to support a local small business and please the people on your shopping list. This can

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Sea Fur Sewing

...ld who can harvest and produce it. By learning to price his fur at the right price point, Sea Fur Sewing honors both the customer and culture. The last two years have allowed Robert to provide his services as an independent contractor and provide fur – hand and machine

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

...he Lights On Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online How to Start Selling on Amazon Beginner’s Guide: Sell Your Products on Etsy Build A Local Presence Sell Online This Holiday Season with E-Commerce Tools with Google! Engaging Social Media Small Business Support & Advising One of our business

About Us

...iness advisors and experts through on-site and/or online interactions or training, and at no cost to clients. No other program offers the same reach, resources or opportunities to create an impact to businesses at every stage of development. A Unique Business Development Service The Alaska SBDC is a...

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

...Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal, available free from the IRS. Known as the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS), this free electronic filing service is secure, accurate and requires no special software. Though available to any business of any size, IRIS may be espe...

Are you ready to file your business income tax return?

..., Starting a Business and Keeping Records: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p583/index.html Business Taxes: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-%26-Self-Employed/Business-Taxes   Written by Dimitri Yimga, MBA is a Certified Public Accountant and the founder of DY CPA LLC in Anchorage AK. He...