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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....

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....

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

...rmation on starting a business in Alaska: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/EstablishingABusiness.pdf https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/cbpl/BusinessLicensing/AKLOBandNAICS.aspx naics.com https://www.naics.com/search/ Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing co...

Anchorage Mayor Signs Emergency Orders EO-15 & EO-13 v2

...hold members cannot be maintained. EO-13 v2 takes effect today at 1:00 p.m. and remains in effect until modified or revoked. On Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the Anchorage Assembly extended Mayor Berkowitz’s Proclamation of Emergency until October 16, 2020. This action extends previous emergency orders tha...

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

...vents Ability to “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 th...

Contact Us

...| message Dawn Humenik Alaska SSBCI Operations Specialist email | message Geoff Wright SSBCI Technical Assistance Specialist email | message Aurora Agee SSBCI Technical Advisor email | message Kendra Conroy Alaska SBDC Associate State Director email | message MaryAnne LeMaitre Alaska SBDC Learning &...

HUBZone Map Changes Go Into Effect July 1

...Check the preview map to determine whether your business will be located in a historically underutilized business zone once the new map goes into effect. Learn more about the these changes....

Using Influencers In Your Marketing Mix

...e social media world. They can help you: Increase Brand Awareness Build Brand Loyalty FAST Target a very specific niche How to find Influencers: They Work For You If your target market is local, your employees may actually be micro-influencers on their personal social media profiles. For example, a

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

...ure. Lenders wishing to be evaluated to become a participant in these programs can contact Jay Halverson at jay.halverson@aksbdc.org. For more information, forms, and updates visit the Alaska SSBCI website at: https://aksbdc.org/ssbci/....

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...

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?

Opening a Salon in Alaska

Opening a Food Business in Alaska

5 Important Facts About COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)

...L program from 6 months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $150,000 to up to 24 months of economic injury with a maximum loan amount of $500,000. Businesses that receive a loan subject to the current limits do not need to submit a request for an

SBA Launches Supplemental Targeted Advance for Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19

...ssistance from 6 months of working capital with a maximum of $150,000 up to 24 months of working capital and a maximum of $500,000. SBA also announced on March 12 that the agency would extend deferment periods for all disaster loans, including COVID-19 EIDLs until 2022 to provide more

Alaska Collateral Fund Program

...conomy 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....

Loan Participation Program

...ans will average a three-year repayment schedule. 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....

BEP Company

...new I lacked the skills needed to create a strong brand presence. “ “When I consider the marketing strategies of previous business experiences and how much it contrasts with marketing and advertising in my current business, it is a vastly different playing field. The current marketplace requires much...