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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

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

...pment, content management, and the integration of various digital platforms to create a cohesive online experience. Learn more and get started with an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor today. Maximizing Online Sales and Marketing To help businesses thrive in the digital marketplace, the Alaska SBDC offers...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

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...

SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform

Ascent built to assist nearly 13 million women-owned small businesses WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza, today announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand thei...

FAQs About the Alaska SBDC

...ly to work with an advisor on these crucial steps online here. I need to reinvent my business, how can you help? One needs to look no further than the newspaper industry today to realize that even the most notable of business models need to reinvent to survive. Successful

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

...aud.   What happens to liability for transactions online or on the phone? The liability 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

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...

Embloom Designs

...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 with the quality and amount of help they gave

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

...loan application (SBA Form 5) (this is electronic/online in the portal) Completed and signed Tax Information Authorization (IRS Form 4506-T) for the applicant, principals, and affiliates; each principal owning 20% or more of the applicant business, each general partner or managing member; and, for an...

Bookkeeping Made Easy!

Yippee! Life Coaching

...chose to use methodology focused specifically on Online Life Coaching and not “therapy,” though her therapy-related credentials provide a competitive advantage in this online professional niche. In starting her business, Mary worked directly with the Small Business Development Center in Ketchikan to...

Director’s Year-End Review

...h 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 $18 million in funding. The Alaska SBDC also conducted o...

Shopping Small for 2020 Holiday Season Needed More Than Ever

...: 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 – these are an easy and

Marketing 49

...h the final sales quarter and holiday season. New online courses will be available as well to streamline problem-solving strategies that many need. These comprehensive online courses blend self-paced work while being fully supported by Schoenwether and help new businesses start strong and sell more,...

Desire Wellness

.... 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. The team takes great pride in pioneering preventive exercis...

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

...(to name a few). They are located at 1200 East 76th Avenue in Anchorage and can be visited online at http://ahs-alaska.biz/....

Cash In on Helpouts by Google

...lly one-on-one sessions that you can request on a variety of topics from yoga instruction to social media marketing to cooking lessons. Some adventurous customers have even used it for medical consultations! The benefits for small business owners are two-fold: 1. Now you can get assistance on a varie...

5 Time Saving Tools For Your Business

...trends, behaviors and other information with the various reporting features available. Maintaining password information in one convenient solutions 1Password is another invaluable tool for professionals and business owners. It can be time-consuming searching for notepads and files for password prote...