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Small Business FAQs
...man-owned business I qualify for some kind of certification that will help me get more business. What is this and how do I do it? Depending on your type of business you may qualify for several state or federal certifications. The SBA provides more about the federal certifications, while
Introducing Tyler Arnold, New TREND Program Director and the 2023 TREND Phase 0 Award Recipients
...der, Tyler understands the challenges and opportunities that arise when seeking federal research and development funding. Born and raised in Alaska, Tyler’s entrepreneurial journey has taken him across four countries and multiple U.S. cities, allowing him to blend a local business mindset with a glob...
Invitation to Participate in Alaska SBDC’s TREND Program for the SBIR Phase 0 Grant
Invitation to Participate in Alaska SBDC’s TREND Program for the SBIR Phase 0 Grant TREND will award SBIR Phase 0 funding of up to $10,000 in cash to 4 winning entries Alaska, June 14, 2021 – The Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) is home to the TREND
FAQs About the Alaska SBDC
...Business FAQs. What does the Alaska SBDC do? PROVIDING 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 cr...
Empowering Small Businesses: Alaska SBDC’s Guide to Robust Web Integration
In today’s digital age, small businesses and entrepreneurs need to harness the power of robust web integration to thrive in the competitive online landscape. With an array of tools, resources, and workshops, the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) stands as a valuable ally, provid...
Commercialize This, Commercialize That!
...small businesses and entrepreneurs with commercializing their scalable technology. TREND and the Alaska SBDC has also teamed up with like-minded organizations and funding sources in Alaska’s entrepreneurial community to leverage the available resources so that the best technologies get the support th...
Contact Us
...upted and dedicated service, unscheduled walk-in visits are not available. To work with a Business Advisor, you must be registered with us. To learn more about working with us, please see our Getting Started page. Main contact: info@aksbdc.org on this page Statewide Operations Anchorage Center Fairba...
Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business
...AICS) stands for the North American Industry Classification System. The system is a multi-national attempt to classify enterprises by their intended economic activity. (LOB or LOW) stands for Line of Business or Line of Work. It refers to the first two digits of the NAICS code and designates the
Choosing A NAICS code
...he following article was written in 2016. Please visit here for a 2020 publication. Great news! You’re ready to get your business license or file your Articles of Incorporation. So what’s next? If you haven’t selected your NAICS code yet, you won’t be able to complete your application. What’s
TREND Phase 0 Early Application Deadline is June 30
...ness Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I and Phase II grants. Participants in the Phase 0 grant program have a 30% award rate, compared to the national average of 15%.” Jumpstart your innovation journey by visiting the Alaska SBDC’s TREND website and learn more about the Phase 0 grant program
2020 TREND SBIR Phase 0 Awards
...pool of applications was stronger and more competitive than ever. Even though the applications’ submission deadline was disrupted by the outbreak of the COVID-19 epidemic, due to the strength of the applicant pool TREND increased the number of grant winners from the original three to four! One of th...
Alaska SBDC Opens Funding Opportunity for Alaska Inventors
...optional phase designed to give Phase I and Phase II proposals a greater rate of success by providing expert reviews and financial support. Though not required, SBIR and STTR proposals submitted under the Phase 0 program have a 30% award rate while the national average is just 15%. The
New Online Portal for Filing Form 1099
.... 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 any small business that currently sends their 1099 forms on paper to the
May 2023 Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...urism Industry Association, Alaska will see more visitors this year than ever before. The state is projected to host over 2.4 million visitors in 2023, with 1.6 million arriving by cruise ship! These are the highest numbers ever recorded for Alaska. We’re seeing businesses staffing up and investing i...
Marketing 49
...he opportunity to turn disappointment into productivity and joy!” Inspired by this new venture she related, “Suddenly the success of my island community and mainland neighbors became an all-consuming drive.” Especially as businesses across the state and the nation have worked to pivot their businesse...
SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform
...usinesses 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 their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on pre...
Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business
...ff in the recession, a stronger economy, more qualified business owners, and an improvement in small business performance. This trend should continue into 2014. So now is a good time to figure out how this process works and to get your documents in order in case someone comes knocking
Programs
In addition to our core services, the Alaska SBDC also offers specialized services through our three partner programs. on this page: BuyAlaska TREND BuyAlaska BuyAlaska is a statewide collaborative initiative housed by the Alaska Small Business Development Center. BuyAlaska membership is free! List...