Fall 2015: Grow your business with workshops from the Small Business Development Center
by Michelle Saport |
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides low-cost business resources and services to Alaska entrepreneurs, including workshops and seminars on many small business topics. See the upcoming workshop schedule for Anchorage below. Webinars are available for most courses.
Legal Aspects: LLCs in Anchorage Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1:30-3 p.m. 1901 Bragaw St., Ste. 199
Forming an LLC is probably the least expensive insurance you can buy to protect your assets. Learn how LLCs work, the factors to look at in deciding whether you need an LLC, and how to maintain and manage your LLC.
Andrew Mitton, a local attorney with Vellum LLC who has more than 16 years of experience, will lead this workshop. Vellum LLC is an Alaska law firm providing services to small businesses and their owners.
Note: This is not a webinar. Please do not sign up for this workshop if you are unable to attend in person.
Expanding Your Business Through Government Contracts Thursday, Dec. 3, 9-10:30 a.m. 1901 Bragaw St., Ste. 199 Register here.
If you are a small business interested in selling to the government but are not sure how to get started, this class is for you. Focusing on the basics, this class covers: how to determine if your business is ready to start government contracting; strategies for identifying whether the government buys what you sell and, if so, which agencies are buying; and the pros and cons of doing business with the government. Government contracts can be lucrative, but not all businesses are well suited for government contracting. This class is especially for those who are thinking about entering this market but want more information before making the leap.
Join Donna Steward, program specialist with the Procurement Technical Assistance Center, as she discusses business readiness for government contracting and identifies resources to help you get started.
Starting a Business Wednesday, Dec. 2, 10-11:30 a.m. 1901 Bragaw St., Ste. 199
Are you thinking about starting your own business? This workshop was built for you. We will cover basic issues faced when starting a small business such as business licensing, legal forms of business, business record-keeping, hiring employees, business planning and access to financing. Let the SBDC help guide you through the process of starting a small business.
This workshop is free of charge but pre-registration is required. Register here.
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