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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

...m online sales and marketing to cybersecurity and online distribution and delivery services, the Alaska SBDC offers comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of small businesses. Developing Robust Web Integration The Alaska SBDC understands the significance of a strong online presence. Thr...

Rosie’s Delivery

...gness to let outsiders into the family tent, and collaborate openly with the SBDC team, has been as rewarding for me as I hope it has been for Rosie and her wonderful family.” Rosie’s Delivery team is personal and devoted to excellent service for all global logistics needs. To

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

Highlighting Rosie’s Delivery

Rosie’s Delivery is Alaska’s premier custom freight and courier service and has been family owned and operated since 1971. The business evolved from the base daily-scheduled courier and freight services in Anchorage and the Matsu Valley, to full-service logistics throughout Alaska, the lower 48, Nor...

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...

Superman Delivery & Moving

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

Desire Wellness

...eventive exercise medicine. Their ground-breaking online program, that can be executed at home, serves as an affordable and convenient alternative to in-person physical therapy sessions or gym memberships. On the business-to-business (B2B) front, they are delving into ergonomic training to minimize w...

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

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

...ds. Together they worked on a new website with an online store feature that would keep overhead low and minimize the amount of maintenance needed to make sure the website was running smoothly. Additionally, Mike worked with Lauren Riley to create a Facebook and Google+ page to bolster his

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...

FY2018 was marked by new initiatives; FY2019 will continue that momentum

...r rural entrepreneurs and host all of the content online for anyone to use. We will also move our other workshops and informational materials online to give even more businesses on-demand access to the Alaska SBDC’s vast array of tools and expertise. I hope that you are as excited

Out to Sea Expedition Company

...ges, Out to Sea Expedition Company launched their online outdoor gear shop on May 24th and followed with their physical location opening June 10th on historic Thomas Street in beautiful downtown Ketchikan. The shop space, originally set up as the hospitality and outfitting location for their tours an...

Bookkeeping Made Easy!

Custom Eye Lab

...envisioned a local solution that would trim down delivery times, diminish costs, and elevate the autonomy of independent and private practitioners. Custom Eye Lab stands out as the pioneer in Alaska to produce the first digital freeform progressive lens with anti-reflective coating. Their cutting-ed...

Alaska Dinner Factory

...ke them or even pick them up. Participants of the delivery club receive 6-12 fully assembled family sized meals directly to their house every month with a per serving cost as low as $4.49. Alaska Dinner Factory is owned and operated by life-long Alaskans and has been in business

Anchorage Celebrates the Opening of Alaska’s First Costco Business Center!

...tions for bulk savings, product innovation, and dedicated business support. You can also shop online at CostcoBusinessDelivery.com....