Alaska Small Business Development Center

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InnovateHER Anchorage Challenge

The Anchorage SBDC is hosting a local InnovateHER Pitch competition! The winner of our local contest will be entered into the national competition for a chance to present in Washington DC and win a cash ...

A Little Understanding Goes a Long Way

Suppose for a moment you’re moving to a foreign country to earn a living. You’re passionately excited about your new venture, willing to give up your current life style, drag your family along for the ...

Basic Building Blocks of Starting A Business

For many people, the dream of owning their own business seems impossible. For some, it’s a financial matter. Some may find the planning stages too daunting. And, some simply have no idea where to begin. ...

Local Business Selected by Goldman Sachs for 10,000 Small Businesses Program

Alaska SBDC Success Story client, Adrienne Sweeney, owner of Driftwood Inn in Homer has completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Intensive Entrepreneurship Training at Babson. 120 entrepreneurs from 32 states, Washington D.C, and Puerto ...

Health Benefits Laws Compliance Assistance Seminar Scheduled for Tomorrow

If you are an employer who is trying to comply with federal and Alaska state laws regarding your health plan, this is your chance to talk to both federal and Alaska state regulators at the ...

OSHA Consultation Program

Using the free consultation service funded by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers can find out about potential hazards at their work-sites, improve their occupational safety and health management systems, and even qualify ...

Leadercast Anchorage to Rebroadcast International Leaders

The Alaska SBDC is proud to bring the Leadercast movement to the Denai’na center in Anchorage on May 11th. Leadercast is an all-day event where 9 world-class leaders speak on a leadership theme in Atlanta, ...

Are you ready to file your business income tax return?

The year ended 2014 tax season began January 22nd 2015. 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 ...

SBDC Now Has Access to Euromonitor.com!

  The Alaska SBDC is now able to provide our clients with international market research through their membership of Euromonitor.com! Euromonitor International includes research and analysis reports for trends in 206 countries and 200+ categories ...

Startup Weekend Anchorage

Anchorage Startup Weekend is scheduled for February 6th-8th and is currently open for registration! The last event was a huge success with almost 50 people filling The Boardroom for a weekend of fun and hard ...

Use Your Website to Build Relationships and Watch Sales Soar

Marketing studies conclude that 87% of all business transactions are based on a repeat or a referred transaction. In other words… rapport (or a feeling of rapport). 87%! That’s huge!  But let’s face it: chances ...

State Rules Change for Handyman Services Jan 1st

Beginning January 1st, handymen and small construction contractors will be required to register with the state and secure a bond for all jobs. The change comes after the passage earlier this year of SB 193, which ...

Happy Small Business Saturday!

We hope everyone will visit their favorite local businesses today and show them some support! Not sure where to go? Find a list of Alaskan businesses at BuyAlaska.com or check out our Success Story page ...