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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...
Contact Us
...nterrupted 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 F...
SBA Launches New, Free Online Digital Learning Platform
..., 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 preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing, and business financial strategy...
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...
Alaska SBDC COVID-19 Update: Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Open for Alaska
...eceive the money within three (3) weeks on a first-come, first-serve basis. Incomplete information and verification of collateral will delay the approval process Are you ready to apply? Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disaste...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
This has been an exciting month for the Alaska SBDC! Several of our team travelled to Nashville, TN for the annual America’s SBDC Conference to learn from other SBDCs across the country and teach them a little about what we do in return. Hot topics included AI technology, SSBCI ...
Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Unwrap the Spirit of Alaska: BuyAlaska Launches Holiday Gift Guide Showcasing Local Treasures Alaska, November 27, 2023 – BuyAlaska invites you to experience the magic of giving while supporting our vibrant Alaskan community this holiday season. Introducing the BuyAlaska Holida...
Alaska Sewing Machine Repair
...mom & pop repair shops have closed or stopped repairing machines, where do people go?” Intrigued by this dilemma, Kate’s adventure began. After doing some quick Google searching, Kate quickly realized there were only a couple people in the Anchorage area repairing sewing machines; yet COVID had cause...
Legal Aspects: Buying & Selling a Business
...this is the case, the buyer should consider a non-compete agreement to protect itself from future competition. The seller might start a competing business or work for a competitor. The non-compete normally covers a geographic area (these days that might include the internet), the type of activities,...
About Us
...perienced business 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 Alas...
Embloom Designs
...o the SBDC to work with Kimberlee Hayward on transitioning from selling at events to selling online. Hayward’s extensive experience with website design and marketing was a perfect match for Bloom’s needs. Together they worked on a new website with an online store feature that would keep overhead low...
Marketing 49
...established businesses in scaling faster. Free mini-trainings packed with problem-solving solutions will be offered as well. Marketing 49 also offers Better Business Bootcamp, a weekly action plan emailed directly that offers tasks or strategies for businesses to use right away. Stay tuned because Ma...
Alaska SBDC Announces Ian Grant as our State Star
...mall businesses. He is an invaluable resource to his community and a strong leader within our own organization”. Ian Grant plays many roles for the SBDC including Assistant State Director and Juneau Center Director. Grant was nominated for this honor because of the strong relationships he has built i...
September Update from the Alaska SBDC Executive Director
...SBDC thought it would be nice to focus on some positive news for a change. One of the many amazing things about living here in Alaska is that people have amazing resilience. When things get tough, Alaskans come together and find a way through it. It’s in that spirit ...
January Update from the Executive Director
...relief bill start to pour into the state. From individual payments of up to $600 per person to early-stage PPP loans and more, dollars are starting to flow again at a time when our businesses and neighbors need it most. As January progresses we should start to see even ...
Are you ready to file your business income tax return?
...15. Every year businesses are required to file an income tax return. In the US, the federal income tax is due as it is earned during the year, which makes it a pay-as-you-go tax. All businesses except for S-Corporation, Partnership and Limited Liability Company, which file an informational return ...
Mat-Su Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance, LLC
...who remain involved as heads of the Landscaping division and managing the office. Marguerite has been working with the company since its beginning with Andrew joining 10 years ago and today, both are looking forward to continuing to serve the Mat-Su Valley. What started as a family business with ...