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Small Business FAQs

...other economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons, especially recipients of government assistance for housing, and to businesses that provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons. Learn more here! For support, contact our friends at the Procurement Technical Assi...

Is your goal to buy or sell a business?

...rchasing or selling an existing business is an exciting time for entrepreneurs! Our goal is to help you get started and complete the process successfully. Alaska SBDC services are private, individualized, and no-cost, we just ask you register to work with us. This has you create an online client ...

‘Buy Alaska’ makes the case for local resiliency, growth (KCAW)

...also means that we are supporting our regional resiliency,” said Ashbaugh. “The growth of businesses regionally spurs innovation and growth that is unique to our locations, and this can be really important to Alaskans who are facing our own unique challenges and environments.” You can read the full a...

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...

Choosing a NAICS Code for Your Small Business

...dustry 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 category heading for the economic activity...

Choosing A NAICS code

...ustry Classification System. The system is an multi-national attempt to classify enterprises by their intended economic activity. (LOB) stands for Line of Business. It refers to the first two digits of the NAICS code, and designates the category heading for the economic activity that an enterprise is...

BuyAlaska is Back!

...Statewide BuyAlaska Program Anchorage, AK: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a global economic recession unlike any in recent memory. It has negatively impacted all sectors and communities across the state almost without exception, forcing businesses to close or restrict operations severely. Alaska’s...

Blue & Gold Boardshop

...a place to gather as a community and find the specific gear they need for their craft. And who better to do it? Borgstede is an Alaskan professional snowboarder and X-Games Gold Medalist with a passion for creating a vibrant community that encourages promising skateboarders and snowboarders to excel....

HeBrews Christian Cafe

...ips! HeBrews Christian Cafe is located at 490 S Knik-Goose Bay Road in Wasilla serving their community through love, southern hospitality, and great food. Open Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, swing by HeBrews for a quality meal! Website: https://HeBrews-cafe.business.site/ Facebook: https://www.fac...

Bringing a Brick and Mortar Business Online

A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way

...more success you’l l have.” This is a very counter-intuitive concept that meets with a lot of resistance because defining a tight niche market feels limiting. While that may be true, it is also true that the tighter your market niche, the more effective your marketing. Consider the light ...

Young’s Gear LLC

...for Young’s Gear, a local automotive shop specializing in drivetrain parts and service, for twenty five years, Justin Herrin decided to purchase the business alongside his partner Doug Coon. With decades of experience between the two, Justin and Doug were experts in the trade and came to the Alaska...

Highlighting: HeBrews Christian Cafe

...l sandwich shop this spring and have since turned it into a Christian-themed cafe. HeBrews Christian Cafe is a family-owned and operated business that employs their two young sons to work the counter and help make sandwiches; instilling a sense of and respect for entrepreneurship early! Read their st...

This Holiday Season, BuyAlaska

...of local businesses, encouraging Alaskans to prioritize shopping within their communities. Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: The Alaska SBDC Advantage The Alaska SBDC has long been a cornerstone of support for local entrepreneurs. Through its array of resources, mentorship programs, and workshops, 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...

BlueWater BaseCamp, LLC

...want to experience nature in comfort – often “spoil-me rotten” luxurious comfort! This type of “spoil-me” luxurious comfort is exactly what Teal Sky Heller and Russ Carpenter have been creating for the last two years. Once the couple found the perfect piece of land in Eklutna, they started clearing...

BuyAlaska

...en by a mission to help Alaskan-owned businesses mitigate negative impacts from the influx of big box stores and national retailers. BuyAlaska’s mission has shifted over time, moving from encouraging the purchase of Alaskan-owned businesses goods and services only, to encouraging simply buying in Ala...

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 ...

February Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director

...y to share with you this month, with even more exciting news coming this Spring! First and foremost, I want to remind you to mark your calendars for the upcoming SBDC Summit: Exploring Artificial Intelligence, Alaska’s first-ever AI conference. On March 4th at the Captain Cook Hotel in Anchorage, ...

Blaines Art in Anchorage Closing Black Friday

...ay sales. Blaines Art owner Rene Haag made the decision so that her employees could enjoy a restful day with their families. Instead, the business will be participating in Small Business Saturday, where shoppers are encouraged to go out and buy local. Interested in joining Small Business Saturday? Ta...