Alaska Small Business Development Center
The Alaska SBDC provides a mix of self-serve resources and client services.
Learn how we provide service, and how to get access.
See profiles of business owners who have prospered, in part, due to the services provided by our dedicated team of advisors, instructors, specialists, and assistants.
The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is a federally-funded program intended to attract lenders & investors to help with funding businesses that can’t get conventional business loans from banks & lending institutions.
The AK SBDC is the administrative lead on the program for Alaska, and will deploy the funding to lenders and investment funds.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2023 University of Alaska Announces Launch of SSBCI Equity Program Alaska Equity Fund (AKEF) is seeking proposals to invest up to $10 million in State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) …
This month, we highlight two events presented by Alaska Sea Grant, and one event presented by the DoD: The Mariculture Conference of Alaska, February 15-17 (Juneau) Foundations of Kelp Farming: A Hands-On Workshop Intensive, March …
The SBA’s Emerging Leaders initiative, created in 2008, was revamped this past year and rebranded to T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimaged. “T.H.R.I.V.E.” stands for Train, Rise, Innovate, Venture, and Elevate. Similar to years prior, T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging …
The IRS issued the 2023 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning January 1, 2023, the standard mileage rates for …
The Alaska SBDC is proud to announce a new partnership with Wells Fargo Bank to support Interior businesses. Through a $20,000 grant to the Alaska SBDC, Wells Fargo has allowed us to provide expanded services, free …
Small Business Acquisition Prices Drop in Q3, Seller Confidence Dims as Inflation Compresses Margins Sale prices declined for the second consecutive quarter, down 14% year-over-year Transactions soften as demand shifts to lower-priced businesses, restaurant deals …
Sometimes knowing the distinction between a hobby and business isn’t always clear cut. The IRS has provided resources to assist in understanding the difference. The IRS provides the following information to help a taxpayer determine if …
Gifts from local businesses are thoughtful, unique, and a great way to support our local economies. The BuyAlaska Holiday Gift Guide features inspired gift ideas from Alaska businesses. Get started on your local holiday shopping using the …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2022 ALASKA LAUNCHES $59 MILLION SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING PROGRAM The State of Alaska, the University of Alaska, and the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) today announced the launch …
The Alaska SBDC is pleased to welcome Alaska Women’s Business Center, a program of Business Impact NW in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Alaska Women’s Business Center (AWBC) will provide free and low-cost counseling …
The IRS recently issued guidance addressing improper forgiveness of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. The guidance confirms that, when a taxpayer’s loan is forgiven based upon misrepresentations or omissions, the taxpayer is not eligible …
Be sure to grab the recently updated Notice 931, Deposit Requirements for Employment Taxes which informs taxpayers of their federal tax deposit requirements for quarterly Form 941 and annual Forms 943, 944, 945 and CT-1. This contains a thorough …