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You may be liable for credit card fraud at your point of sale
...merchant will not be liable for not having an EMV compliant POS, but the fees for card-not-present transactions are often considerably higher than for card-present transactions. Hence, a merchant might elect to pay higher transaction fees rather than update the POS or face the higher liability for fa...
Small Business FAQs
...the municipality where your business will be. For example, if it is in Anchorage, go to the Anchorage municipality page for a comprehensive list of categories that require additional permits. Who should I have on my team? Having a working relationship with the following professionals will save you ti...
Nearly $30 Billion in PPP, EIDL Funds Approved for Pacific Northwest Small Businesses, Nonprofits
...demic. In just three months, the SBA approved and disbursed nearly twice as many EIDL loans for COVID-19 than it has for all other disasters in the combined 67-year history of the agency. EIDL and EIDL Advance Data as of July 15, 2020 Full EIDL and EIDL Advance reports ...
Tourism Season is Here: Tips for Small Business Success
...aven’t already, now is a great time to claim your free listing on BuyAlaska to connect with visitors and Alaskans searching for local businesses like yours year-round. Social Media Savvy: Pick a platform you enjoy, like Facebook or Instagram, that you can commit to posting to regularly. Share eye-cat...
Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business
...of Alaska uses. That list can be found at https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/BUS_NAICS_Codes.pdf. Look up the NAICS code you found in the first step to verify it is applicable in the State of Alaska. Repeat this step if you have more than one LOB. *NOTE: Business owners should always g...
The Hoarding Marmot
...to create a gear shop that created a culture and community that outdoor enthusiasts were drawn to. It took five months of preparation to open the doors officially at the Hoarding Marmot. Five months of work that included financial projections, accumulating inventory, searching for a location and wor...
Midnight Sun Home Care
...2002 and has never stopped keeping an eye on the company’s financial measures, market penetration and where the home care industry was headed. The business has stood the test of time and has remained resilient throughout several of the major challenges our economy has faced. His attention to detail...
Basic Building Blocks of Starting A Business
...rn in the economy, banks are not lending money as freely, especially to start-ups. To be considered for a business loan, the applicant will have to provide three key components: a well written business plan, good credit and in some cases, a minimum of 15% down payment towards the ...
Instructions for Phase 0 Application
...ll be reviewed and scored by a confidential TREND Committee comprising a diverse range of Alaskan experts across entrepreneurship, science, government, and industry. This confidential review process mimics that of the broader SBIR process. Submission Instructions Your cover letter and all required do...
Choosing A NAICS code
...Alaska uses. That list can be found here: https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/portals/5/pub/BUS_NAICS_Codes.pdf . Look up the code you found in the first step to verify it is applicable in the State of Alaska. Repeat this step if you have more than one LOB. *NOTE: When looking through the PDF if the...
Mini Grant Funding Support Program
...nd more. Accounting Services: Financial statement preparation, audit support, budgeting and forecasting, tax planning, and compliance. Financial Services: Loan packaging, financial analysis and planning, capital structure advisory, cash flow management. How to Apply Sign Up as an SBDC Client: If you’...
Davis Constructive Solutions
...t to finalize his business license and structure, obtain ADA compliance certification, as well as receive start-up support. About working with his advisor, Allan Carraway, he shared, “The SBDC has helped with filling in the gaps where my education and experience left questions. I have been able to ge...
Free Webinar on Safety and Health Consultation Services
...free on-site safety and health services for small and medium-sized businesses. The presentation will also cover the other services, including on-site consultation visits and free training workshops that are offered to the community in an effort to help employers provide training and offer a safe and...
SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform
...ledge on how to elevate their business goals, overcome burdensome challenges and grow their existing business,” said Allen Gutierrez, Associate Administrator, Office of Entrepreneurial Development. “The launch of this useful and timely platform will provide women-owned small businesses the resources...
What Gilmore Girls taught me about Small Business
...ey even sat down. Luke’s customer base is a great example of the 80/20 rule- where 80% of your sales come from 20% of your customers. Identify and treat those customers well! Ms. Patty, Ms. Patty’s Dance Studio Ms. Patty was a great example of doing what you ...