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Choosing A NAICS code

...n. First thing I recommend is to go here: https://www.census.gov/eos/www/naics/ . This link will direct you to the US Census Bureau’s NAICS search engine. Here you can simply enter what you are doing and choose from what comes up. You will want to look through the list of codes ...

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...

EIDL and PPP Processing Information from the SBA

...officer were notified by SBA to reapply using the online COVID-19 streamlined application in order to request the Advance. ​They were also informed that ​the ​SBA would correlate the date of their initial EIDL application to their corresponding COVID-19 streamlined application to maintain processing...

Developing a Marketing/Sales Strategy

Is Alaska the 49th State of this Startup Nation?

...that followed, it was painfully obvious that oil prices were the most significant economic factor driving the state’s economic downturn. The death grip that the price of oil has on the Alaska economy should cause more discussion about the ways and means available to diversify Alaska’s economy from a...

Highlighting: Dragonfly Dad

...rafted survival cord dragonflies to not only inspire you but to carry smaller items as well serving as a durable keychain. Made with USA materials, these colorful dragonflies symbolize the resiliency and fun of life in Alaska. Read his story here!...

OP-ED: Small Manufacturing Firms Continue to Drive Alaska Economy

...s worldwide are increasingly seeking “Made in the USA” products and services. On a macro level during the past couple of decades, U.S.-manufactured goods that are exported to other countries have quadrupled. Plus, nearly six in 10 U.S. export dollars come from manufacturers, establishing them as a cr...

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MaryAnne LeMaitre

Financial Fitness for Your Alaskan Small Business: April is Financial Literacy Month!

...r, we offer a variety of resources, including: No-cost workshops and webinars on financial topics relevant to Alaska businesses. One-on-one consultations with experienced advisors. A comprehensive online resource center with downloadable templates, articles, and guides. Access to our statewide Profes...

U.S. Small Business Administration Announces First-Ever Season of Small Business Campaign

...0% of America’s economic output and two-thirds of net new jobs.   For more information about the SBA’s Season of Small Business campaign, visit www.sba.gov/SeasonOfSmallBusiness. To learn more about the SBA’s loan programs, financial assistance, and other services, visit www.sba.gov.   ###   About th...

Marketing 49

...h the final sales quarter and holiday season. New online courses will be available as well to streamline problem-solving strategies that many need. These comprehensive online courses blend self-paced work while being fully supported by Schoenwether and help new businesses start strong and sell more,...

5 Money Saving Tools For Your Business

...a way to communicate occasionally over national borders, the use of Internet telephony over a standard mobile phone may end up saving you a lot in the long run. If your company needs to communicate remotely with a satellite office, services like GoToMeeting can give you the same kind ...

ACDA and UAA launch the Great Streets Facade Improvement Loan Program for business and property owners in Muldoon and Downtown Anchorage

...age.” Applicants submit their applications online www.acda.net/facade-program. Once the Facade Program manager gives pre-approval, program participants complete a trade reference check form and credit application. “ACDA and UAA’s Small Business Development Center are very pleased to offer this loan p...

Hearthside Books

...a school in Malawi. If you are interested in learning more about Hearthside Books, check out their website at www.hearthsidebooks.com or Facebook as www.facebook.com/hearthsidebooks...

Are you ready to file your business income tax return?

..., Starting a Business and Keeping Records: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p583/index.html Business Taxes: http://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-%26-Self-Employed/Business-Taxes   Written by Dimitri Yimga, MBA is a Certified Public Accountant and the founder of DY CPA LLC in Anchorage AK. He...

3 Reasons Why Lean In is Important for Entrepreneurs

...le you can rely on to help you keep everything in order. Not sure what you should give up? Speak with your business advisor and discuss what duties are integral to your business and what can be outsourced or handed over. You’d be surprised how much time you open ...

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...

Your Social Strategy: Answer these Questions Before Creating a Business Page!

...increasingly popular feature for the platform. In order to leverage this tool as part of your marketing, you need to log in to Facebook directly during a time when your followers are online- it can’t be prepopulated and scheduled through a post planning tool. Why? Finally, a good social ...

Anchorage Mayor Signs Emergency Orders EO-15 & EO-13 v2

...nesses are encouraged to prioritize telephone and online ordering; increase the offering of curbside and delivery services, and implement reserved hours for at-risk populations. Mayor Berkowitz also signed Emergency Order EO-13 v2, extending the requirement to wear cloth face coverings or masks in in...