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Small Business FAQs

...ntracting, and other economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. Learn more here! For support, contact our friends at the Procurement...

Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business

...will want to keep an owner as a consultant, a part-time or full-time employee, or an advisor. The buyer might want to consider a transition period for an owner. This requirement can either be included in the business sale agreement or negotiated separately. If an ex-owner becomes an employee,

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....

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...

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

Ann’s Discount Center

Ann’s Discount Center: One-of-a-kind Shopping in Ketchikan Annabelle and Jon Clark, long term residents of Ketchikan, saw a need in the community for a discount retail store much like TJ Maxx or Marshalls. It took just a little over a year to bring it all together and Ann’s Discount

Check out our newest client profile: Ann’s Discount Center

...le over a year to bring it all together and Ann’s Discount Center was open in mid-April of 2017. Although the inventory is always new and different, the store continuously carries a selection of clothing, household items, small electronics, bedding, pet supplies, luggage, boots, toys, and more with t...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

Contact Us

...iness Advisor email | message Fairbanks Center 907-456-7232 info@aksbdc.org message this office 330 Wendell Ave, Suite C Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Jade Greene, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP Fairbanks Center Director email | message We’re Hiring! Fairbanks Business Advisor email | message Juneau Center (907) 463-37...

DCCED Office of International Trade Awarded $100,000 from SBA to Assist Small Business Exporters

...ntinue to promote innovation for talented and hard-working Alaskans throughout our state. This reimbursement program will provide opportunities for business owners to participate in activities that help to build relationships and diversify their markets. We recognize that small businesses are the hea...

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...

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

The Lemon Season is Here! Lemonade Day Alaska is on Saturday, June 26!

...“Brand the Stand” at lemonadeday.org/alaska/brand-your-stand Opportunities to connect with Business Stand Hosts at lemonadeday.org/alaska/activities Chances to win prizes by sharing Business Results at lemonadeday.org/alaska/business-results Learn more about Lemonade Day Alaska in the brief YouTube...

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...

University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Lending Programs

...project/value. https://aksbdc.org/ssbci/collateral-support-program/ As the economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and new opportunities for business growth and recovery present themselves, Alaska’s small businesses need new sources of funding more than ever before. The Alaska SSBCI l...

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

...iness advisors would be happy to work 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 a...

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...nza, today announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing, and business financial strate...

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...nstitute (BEI). 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 business...

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

...and balance sheet for that tax year A current year-to-date profit-and-loss statement Additional Filing Requirements (SBA Form 1368) providing monthly sales figures We have been alerted of a few items in the application process that have been known to create some confusion: SBA Form 5: When you begin...