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Small Business FAQs

...t directly with the State of Alaska Personnel and Labor Relations Department on your background questions. Additionally, TSS Safety may be another valuable resource. As for a referral, the Avitus Group provides human resource services that may meet your needs. Lastly, the Alaska Division of Health Ca...

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

...g To help businesses thrive in the digital marketplace, the Alaska SBDC offers resources and workshops on online sales and marketing. Entrepreneurs can gain insights into effective online marketing techniques, social media strategies, and digital advertising. By leveraging these tools, businesses can...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099

...nformation 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 especially helpful to a...

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

...ator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development. “The launch of this useful and timely platform will provide women-owned small businesses the resources they need to start, grow, and expand their business. We hope that you enjoy your journey with Ascent.” Visit Ascent.SBA.gov and register for your free ac...

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...NG BUSINESS GUIDANCE, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES TO ALASKAN ENTREPRENEURS. Mission: To spark the amazing in Alaska- one idea, one business, one community at a time. SBDC provides resources, advice, and assistance that help small businesses grow and create measurable economic impact throughout Alaska. As...

About Us

...aska SBDC helps small businesses grow throughout Alaska via its expanding online resources and business management expertise. Growing season is every day for Alaska SBDC clients, regardless of the region, the season, or the weather. With nearly 40 years of experience, we know what it takes to succeed...

Embloom Designs

...running smoothly. Additionally, Mike worked with Lauren Riley to create a Facebook and Google+ page to bolster his online presence. “I had all kinds of questions on a variety of topics” said Bloom, “I told [the SBDC] what I needed help with. I made an appointment and was overwhelmed

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

...newsletter here for updates as they are made available. Alaska SBDC On-Demand Workshops Are No-Cost Through April Due to the immediate difficulties presented to small businesses impacted by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), ALL Alaska SBDC On-Demand workshops are being offered at no cost to anyone thr...

Bookkeeping Made Easy!

Yippee! Life Coaching

...th the Small Business Development Center in Ketchikan to make her launch a success. Of her experience, she shares, “The SBDC assisted Yippee! Life Coaching by providing licensing guidance for me to set up my business, as well as information on transferring my LLC from another state. They listened

Director’s Year-End Review

...0.    A few highlights from last year include the launch of our new online workshop program with over 20 online on-demand classes, our Rural Business Development program receiving its second year of USDA funding, and our advisors helping over 1,600 clients start 190 new businesses who raised nearly

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...Small throughout the entire holiday season: Order online – many businesses have implemented online shopping. Check business websites to see what options are 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 –...

Marketing 49

...successful entrepreneurs, share detailed execution plans that can grow your customer engagement, and actionable next-steps for results-driven business owners in Alaska! To get clarity, get inspiration, and get customers, visit www.marketing49.com. For special help growing your businesses’ Instagram...

Desire Wellness

...immediate impact on the health and wellbeing of Alaskans. Their expert team has developed a comprehensive online program for physical therapeutic exercises, specifically designed to suit the needs of individuals with known orthopedic and age-related conditions, as well as for preventive purposes. Th...

14 Steps to Reduce Bookkeeping Problems

...Tracking finances is critically important for every business. This tool offers tips on ways to avoid bookkeeping issues to avoid complications in the future. If you’d like assistance with your bookkeeping system or finding a qualified accounting professional please reach out to a Business Advisor....

Architectural Hardware Supply

...Supply is pleased to offer these products to the Alaskan construction market furnished, installed and serviced. Architectural Hardware Supply has completed exemplary work on buildings such as the Kodiak Police Station, Fairbanks Museum of the North and Eielson Physical Fitness Center (to name a few)....

Cash In on Helpouts by Google

...rrently beta testing this platform and businesses must request an invite code in order to become a vender.     Written by Lauren Riley, Marketing & Program Specialist for the Alaska Small Business Development Center...

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

...iability 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 upgrade is not a legal requirement, many business owners will weigh in the costs and the benefits of adopting

5 Time Saving Tools For Your Business

...aluable tool. It can help you track information relating to a particular customer, retrieve account history information quickly, and update record information. It eliminates much of the need for physical records, which saves you time in records maintenance. You can keep track of trends, behaviors and...