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.
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Starting a new business and unsure where to begin with federal taxes? Join us for this free On Demand workshop on “Federal Taxes and Your New Business” as the perfect starting point for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to lay a solid financial foundation. Presented by David Higgins, Tax Specialist at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), this session breaks down essential federal tax responsibilities and helps you make informed decisions from day one. You’ll gain practical knowledge on everything from choosing a business structure and setting up recordkeeping systems to understanding your tax obligations in the gig economy.
Whether you’re launching a side business, formalizing a startup, or hiring your first employee, this workshop will help you navigate the core components of federal tax compliance for your new venture.
The link above will take you to our client portal, where you will be able to register for access to this training video.