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Small Business FAQs

...act 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? ...

Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business

...n 2014 the Legislature passed HB 32 amending AS 43.70.020(a) to allow for one license to cover multiple lines of business. Now the Chiropractor above can easily list both LOBs on one license. How do I find my LOB/LOW? Go to https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/. This link will direct you to the ...

Choosing A NAICS code

...rings, 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...

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....

View From the Lobby

.... Smile and hammer it out quickly. Happy coworkers. Happy organization. 4:45 pm Copy and upload necessary documents to the database. Write out a to-do list for the off-hand items that are piling up. Prioritize and keep moving. Make copies of any materials needed for workshops or meetings for ...

View from the Trenches: Success Stories of Previous SBIR Applicants

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

...tools, and workshops offered by the Alaska SBDC, explore our website at aksbdc.org....

Tools to Help You Write Your Business Plan

...lan and am sure it could be adapted to many other uses. An added feature is that once you have created a business plan you can hit a button and create a power point “Pitch”. To begin using “Live Plan” and to receive a discount use this link. Once ...

Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)

...tion form. You will be able to complete this form online. Please do not submit RRF forms to SBA at this time. SBA Form 3172 Additional documentation required: Verification for Tax Information: IRS Form 4506-T, completed and signed by Applicant. Completion of this form digitally on the SBA platform ...

SBA & Treasury Announce New EZ/Revised Full Forgiveness Applications for the PPP

...changes will result in a more efficient process and make it easier for businesses to realize full forgiveness of their PPP loan. Click here to view the EZ Forgiveness Application. Click here to view the Full Forgiveness Application Click here to view the full SBA Press Release...

The Top 10 Financial Ratios for Business Owners

...iness benchmark is 11-18, while breweries is 6.7-7.2. Return on Equity: This profitability ratio measures income earned for each dollar invested in the company. It provides an indicator of financial leverage, and if there are discrepancies with return on assets, the firm may be taking on too much deb...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

TREND SBIR Phase 0 2024 Competition Opens July 9th

...ND committee with questions, comments, or technical difficulties: TREND@aksbdc.org...

Instructions for Phase 0 Application

...nical difficulties, you may reach out trend@aksbdc.org for assistance If you need to become an Alaska SBDC Client: Not sure if you are already registered as an SBDC client? See 1. (1) Visit https://aksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/signup and create a New Account for the business applying for the Phase 0 gran...

Alaska Collateral Fund Program

...economy while creating new jobs and opportunities. How To Apply (Lenders Only) The completed form should be emailed to ssbci.state@aksbdc.org. Application (PDF) Questions? Contact Alaska SSBCI Lending Program Director Jay Halverson at jay.halverson@aksbdc.org....

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

...egistration for Lemonade Day Alaska at lemonadeday.org/alaska Convenient Lemonade Day swag bag pickup locations at lemonadeday.org/alaska/events Ability to “Brand the Stand” at lemonadeday.org/alaska/brand-your-stand Opportunities to connect with Business Stand Hosts at lemonadeday.org/alaska/activit...

Operations Staff

...nts and workshops, and data and reporting....

University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Lending Programs

...p to 50% of qualified loan amounts. https://aksbdc.org/ssbci/loan-guarantee-program/ Loan Participation Program – purchase participations or subordinate lending up to 50%. https://aksbdc.org/ssbci/loan-participation-program/ Collateral Loan Program – collateral support up to 25% of project/value. htt...

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

...website are also available 24/7 at https://aksbdc.org/covid19/ where you will find news, updates, and: 10 reopening guides by industry Current operating requirements for small businesses COVID-Conscious Business Materials Small Business Tools & Resources We also provide small business on-demand work...

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

...free,” said IRS Acting Commissioner Doug O’Donnell. “This simplifies filing for those issuing 1099s and helps recipients receive information timely. The launch of IRIS can help reduce the millions of paper Forms 1099 we project will be filed in 2023 and demonstrates our commitment to finding useful a...