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Starting a Business – Juneau

October 1, 2025 @ 12:00 - 13:00

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Are you thinking about starting your own business?  This workshop was designed just for you!

 

Join us on WednesdayOctober 1, 2025 in Juneau for this In Person workshop on “Starting a Business” hosted by the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC). During this workshop, our Juneau Center Director, Sandy Hussain, will walk you through the steps and what to consider when starting a small business.  Let the Alaska SBDC help guide you through the process of starting a small business.

In “Starting a Business,” you’ll learn about the initial steps and considerations for starting a small business, such as:

  • business licensing
  • legal forms of business
  • business record-keeping
  • hiring employees
  • business planning
  • access to financing

 

ABOUT THE PRESENTER:

Sandy Hussain, Juneau Center Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC).  Sandy Hussain has over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur in the retail and technology sectors. As the founder and CEO of Fashion Digital, she led a premier thought leadership conference series in New York, Los Angeles, and LA.  Sandy thrives on helping businesses grow and scale, specializing in digital marketing, e-commerce, startups, business development, fundraising, and entrepreneurship. She holds a Master’s in Urban Planning from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in International Politics from Bryn Mawr College.  A passionate lifelong traveler and explorer, Sandy has lived in dynamic cities like New York, London, Boston, Philadelphia, San Diego, and Los Angeles before making her home in Juneau, Alaska.

LOCATION:  Juneau Center – Alaska SBDC, 3030 Vintage Blvd., Juneau, Alaska 99801.

This workshop is being offered in support of Alaska Entrepreneurship Week!

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You are registering for an In Person workshop located at the Juneau SBDC Office in Juneau, Alaska. Online registration is strongly recommended to attend this workshop.  The registration deadline is 11:45 am on Wednesday,  October 1, 2025.  In Person seating is limited, so please be sure to register early (see instructions below).  After attending the workshop, you will have unlimited access to any presentation materials or handouts that accompany the workshop (see instructions below).

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REGISTERING WITH ALASKA SBDC & SIGNING IN:    Go to  aksbdc.org.   Click on  Login to the portal.
 
  • If you’ve never registered with Alaska SBDC before, WELCOME!  You’ll want to click on “Sign Up” under “New Account” and you’ll be guided through our registration questions.
  • For existing clients, WELCOME BACK!  Sign in under “Existing Account.”  

 

WORKSHOPS, FEES & ENTERING DISCOUNT CODES:

  • “No Fee” Workshops:  No credit card is required.  To access our workshops, click on “Workshops” from the menu on the left.  To register for a workshop, open it, click on “Sign Up” above the workshop title, and follow the prompts.  If this is an On Demand workshop, click on “To view the course.”  Enter your first name, last name, and email address.  Click on “Register.”  You’ll now have access to the workshop video.  If the audio is muted, click on the volume icon to unmute the volume.
  • Workshops with a Fee:  You’ll be prompted to enter your payment information.  If you have a “Discount Code” enter it in the “Coupon Code” box, and click “Save.”  Access to the workshop video and handouts will be available after payment has been processed. You’ll be emailed a receipt.  To access our workshops, click on “Workshops” from the menu on the left.  To register for a workshop, open it and click on “Sign Up” above the workshop title.  Click on “To view the course.”  Enter your first name, last name, and email address.  Click on “Register.”  You’ll now have access to the workshop video.  If the audio is muted, click on the volume icon to unmute the volume.

 

DISCOUNT CODES:  

  • ALASKA SBDC CLIENTS:  Contact your Alaska SBDC Business Advisor for the “Advisor Discount Code” that allows you 25% off ALL workshop fees.  If you don’t currently have an Alaska SBDC Business Advisor, contact us at (907) 786-7201 to schedule an appointment with an Advisor… it’s free!

     

  • MILITARY/VETERANS & SPOUSES:  If you are a veteran, active-duty, reservist, National Guard, or any military member or spouse, please contact Alaska SBDC to request your “Military/Veteran/Spouse Discount Code” that allows you FREE access to ALL workshops through Dec. 31, 2025.  You served our country, now let us serve you!
  • PLEASE NOTE:  At the beginning of each year, on Jan. 1st, all discount codes are updated for the new year.  So, for example, if you received a discount code in 2024 and you are registering for a workshop in 2025, you will need to contact your SBDC Business Advisor for the 2025 discount code that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and can be used for all workshops until Dec. 31, 2025.

 

ACCESSING PRESENTATION HANDOUTS:  

  • Once you’ve signed in, click on “My Events,” from the menu on the left.  Select the workshop from the list of workshops you’ve registered for.  Once you click to start playing the video training, the presentation slides and handouts will be made available.  Scroll down.  Below the “QUESTIONS OR TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES” section, you’ll see the list of any available presentation slides and/or handouts for that workshop to download and open.

 

QUESTIONS OR TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES:

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Sandy Hussain

Juneau Center Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC)

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Sandy Hussain has over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur in the retail and technology sectors. As the founder and CEO of Fashion Digital, she led a premier thought leadership conference series in New York, Los Angeles, and LA.

Sandy thrives on helping businesses grow and scale, specializing in digital marketing, e-commerce, startups, business development, fundraising, and entrepreneurship. She holds a Master’s in Urban Planning from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in International Politics from Bryn Mawr College.

A passionate lifelong traveler and explorer, Sandy has lived in dynamic cities like New York, London, Boston, Philadelphia, San Diego, and Los Angeles before making her home in Juneau, Alaska.

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Learn how to manage work and life tasks more effectively using Google tools. Whether you want to build a budget, create a meeting agenda or organize your priorities, these best practices will boost your productivity.  The Alaska SBDC partnered with Grow with Google and the Denali Chamber of Commerce to bring you this workshop free of charge.

In this 48-minute webinar, we’ll show you how to:

  • Use templates in Google Sheets to build a personalized to-do list; and
  • Use templates in Google Docs to create a meeting agenda.

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Are you thinking about different options for structuring your food-related business?  Are you thinking about converting your existing business into a co-op? If you are in the food industry, a Food Cooperative might be something to consider.

Join us for this engaging On Demand workshop, “Demystifying Food Cooperatives” presented by Stuart Reid, Principal/Owner, The Co-op Consultant.  Stuart is a seasoned expert with over 45 years of experience in the food co-op movement. This workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of food co-ops, offering valuable insights into their benefits, operations, and role in strengthening communities.

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When your customers are searching online, it is more important than ever that they can find you easily.  If they search for your business, are they going to find accurate and updated information about your business?  During this On Demand workshop, you will learn how to ensure that information about your business is current and that it’s easy for your customers to find you on Google Search and Google Maps, regardless of which type of device they use when searching for your business.

During this 49-minute On Demand workshop, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile – from start to finish.

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Are you looking for a way to pool resources or services with other small businesses to better compete with bigger businesses?  This workshop is for you!  “Understanding Purchasing & Shared Services Cooperatives” starts with a brief introduction to co-ops generally, and then dives deep into purchasing cooperatives (co-ops) and share services cooperatives (co-ops).

During this 28-minute On Demand workshop, you will learn:

  • what co-ops are, in general;
  • the definition and examples of “purchasing cooperatives”;
  • the definition and examples of “shared services cooperatives”;
  • the factors of successful cooperatives; and
  • what the Alaska Cooperative Development Center (ACDC) does and how they can help.

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Are you a business owner who is thinking of selling your business, but wants to plan for your business’ longevity in the community, the continued employment of your employees, and leaving behind a legacy?  Succession planning is how you can achieve these goals.  When thinking about succession planning, there are several options to consider.  One option that we’ll explore during this workshop is how you can convert your business into a cooperative… what’s called the “Co-op Conversion”  – a powerful tool for business succession planning.

This enlightening On Demand workshop is presented by Margaret Lund – a seasoned expert in cooperative development.  Margaret will guide attendees through the nuances of converting businesses into cooperatives – a strategy that ensures continuity; empowers employees; and preserves local business ecosystems.  This workshop is ideal for business owners considering succession solutions, business advisors, and anyone interested in learning more about cooperative business models.

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Are you considering buying or selling a small business?

Join us for this On Demand workshop,”Buying or Selling a Small Business: Planning for a Successful Sales,” presented by Victoria Hofmann, Consultant at the Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC).  This informative session is designed to guide you through the complexities of planning a successful sale. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur looking to invest in a business or a current business owner contemplating an exit strategy, this event will equip you with the knowledge you need.

We’ll explore essential topics such as:

  • the sale process;
  • financing options;
  • business valuation methods; and
  • negotiation strategies.

Additionally, you’ll gain valuable insights into the legal and financial aspects of buying or selling a business. Don’t miss this chance to prepare for a smooth and successful transition.

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Curious about how to turn part of your home into a tax-saving opportunity?  Whether you’re a freelancer, small business owner, or remote worker using a home office, understanding how to properly claim deductions for business use of your home can make a significant difference at tax time. Join us for this free On Demand workshop on “Business Use of Your Home in Alaska” with David Higgins, Tax Specialist with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to learn everything you need to know.

David Higgins will walk you through the essential rules, requirements, and opportunities available. You’ll also gain access to helpful downloadable handouts to support your learning and application of these tax strategies.


What you’ll learn during this training:

  • Simplified Home Office Deduction
  • Qualifying for business use of the home deduction – Exclusive Use Test
  • Regular Use Test
  • Principal Place of Business Test
  • Activities that don’t disqualify your home office
  • Meeting Place for Customers Test
  • Separate Structure Test
  • Deduction limits
  • Types of expenses
  • Expenses related to the business activity in the home
  • Business Use of the Home Expenses
  • Deductible expenses
  • Deduction limits – Gross Income
  • Example – Determining the home office deduction
  • What you can’t do
  • Selling your home when you used it for business
  • Illegal Tax Avoidance Schemes

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In 2024, Ballot Measure 1 was passed and increased the minimum wage rates and changed sick leave requirements for employers in Alaska.   How do these new requirements affect your small business? 

Join us  for this FREE On Demand workshop to gain a better understanding of the provisions of Ballot Measure 1, primarily focusing on Minimum Wage and Sick Leave. This will include who the provisions apply to, how sick leave accrues, what sick leave can be utilized for, and what this means for existing paid-time-off plans. In addition, there are several questions asked and answered throughout this workshop.

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Are you thinking of starting a childcare business?  Or… perhaps you are in the early stages of operating a childcare business?  Our On Demand workshop, “Starting a Child Care Business,” is an excellent training that will help you in setting up your childcare business.

During this 56-minute On Demand workshop, you will learn:

  • how to develop your business idea;
  • what licensing is required;
  • the parts of a Business Plan;
  • the different types of legal structures for the business;
  • options for financing your business;
  • childcare-specific business considerations; and
  • how the Alaska SBDC can help you every step of the way.

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Are you thinking about starting your own business?  This workshop was designed just for you!

In “Starting a Business,” you’ll learn about the initial steps and considerations for 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 Alaska SBDC help guide you through the process of starting a small business.

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Get a quick crash-course (for free) on QuickBooks Online!

QuickBooks Resources for America’s Small Businesses is recommended by the America’s SBDC Financial Tools.  The following QuickBooks training modules range from two to thirteen minutes each.  You can watch them all, or select just the ones you want to watch.

Module 1 – Course Introduction

Module 2 – Accounting Rules

Module 3 – Introduction to QuickBooks

Module 4 – Creating a QuickBooks Account

Module 5 – Subscribing to QuickBooks

Module 6 – Setting up your Company

Module 7 – Your Account

Module 8 – Importing Data

Module 9 -Creating Customer Records

Module 10 – Invoicing

Module 11 – Other Sales Forms

Module 12 – Currencies

Module 13 – Products and Servcies – Part 1

Module 14 – Products and Servcies – Part 2

Module 15 – Creating Supplier Records

Module 16 – Supplier Transactions – Part 1

Module 17 – Supplier Transactions – Part 2

Module 18 – Supplier Transactions – Part 3

Module 19 – Employees and Payments

Module 20 – Employee Time Tracking

Module 21 – Banking – Part 1

Module 22 – Banking – Part 2

Module 23 – Banking – Part 3

Module 24 – Reconciliation

Module 25 – Taxes – Part 1

Module 26 – Taxes – Part 2

Module 27 – Inventory

Module 28 – Reports

Module 29 – Management Reports

Module 30 – Chart of Accounts

Module 31 – QuickBooks Lab

Module 32 – Summary

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This is an external link. It is not a production of the Alaska SBDC. Alaska SBDC is not responsible for its content.

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Is your small business prepared to respond to ashfall from a volcanic eruption, wildfire impacts, or an earthquake?   What should you know, what resources should you be aware of, and what can you do to protect your business?  Alaska’s diverse and dynamic landscape makes disaster preparedness essential for small businesses.

Join us for this FREE On Demand workshop, presented by Jeremy Zidek, Public Information Officer at the Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, State of Alaska, where you’ll learn what your small business should do to prepare for, and respond after, a natural disaster.

Key topics covered:

  • protecting critical data and business assets;
  • ensuring business continuity and minimizing disruption;
  • effective emergency communication strategies; and
  • accessing local, state, and federal disaster recovery resources.

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Is your small business prepared to withstand and quickly recover from a natural or human-caused disaster in the Kenai Peninsula?

Disasters can strike at any moment, disrupting operations, damaging property, and impacting your financial stability. Being informed and ready is crucial to minimizing risk and ensuring rapid recovery.

Join us for a timely and informative FREE On Demand workshop, presented by Brenda Ahlberg, Senior Manager of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) for the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Brenda will share essential strategies and practical steps your small business can implement immediately to build resilience, protect your assets, and ensure continuity of operations in the face of unexpected events.

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The mission of SBIR/STTR programs is “to support excellence and technological innovation through the investment of Federal research funds in critical American priorities to build a strong national economy.”

This 40-minute On Demand workshop is designed to help you understand:

  • What SBIR/STTR programs are.
  • What benefits the programs bring to small businesses.
  • How to become a part of this program.

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Is it time to start selling your products on Amazon? Click here to access The Beginner’s Guide to Selling on Amazon including a downloadable e-book.  You will learn about what it means to sell on Amazon, the different options of how it can be done, listing and delivering products, growth opportunities, and more.

This is a direct link to sell.Amazon.com and not a production from the Alaska SBDC or Alaska Entrepreneurship Week.

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What are the steps for getting a business license?  What information do you need to provide when getting a business license?  This workshop is intended to guide you through the steps for getting a business license in the state of Alaska.  It’s not meant to be legal advice, but rather a guide to walk you through the steps and help you find the correct information that’s required.

During this 38-minute On Demand workshop, you will learn:

  • step-by-step instructions for how to get a business license in Alaska;
  • a list of information that’s needed;
  • tips on how to find your NAICS code; and
  • where to find useful resources.

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This 52-minute webinar covers the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including what a “reasonable accommodation” request might look like, the required interactive process, and so much more!


What you will learn: 

  • Four categories of discrimination in employment and how it relates to the entire employment process;
  • What harassment is in the work environment – manager/business owner responsibilities, and employer liability;
  • Questions to consider in determining if reasonable accommodations are needed according to the definitions of disability – including the “treated as” definition, special situations, and determining what are (and are not) reasonable accommodations for essential functions of a qualified employee (with examples);
  • What an appropriate interactive process looks like;
  • The “undue hardship” definition, and the “direct threat” definition;
  • Types of disability-related questions that may (and may not) be asked of job applicants during the pre-offer phase, post-offer phase, and once employed;
  • “Retaliation” definition and protections;
  • Three applicable laws to be aware of;
  • “Public accommodations” definitions; and
  •  “Service animals” definitions and questions that can/cannot be asked.

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Do you prepare foods in a home-kitchen in the Municipality of Anchorage and want to learn what’s required to sell your food products directly to consumers?  For example, are you wanting to sell baked goods at a local event, but not quite sure what’s allowed (and not allowed) by the Municipality of Anchorage?  The “Cottage Food Permit Process – Municipality of Anchorage” workshop explains what a “cottage food” is (and is not).  It walks you through the steps of getting your permit and what you need to do to stay compliant with the Anchorage Health Department in the Munciplity of Anchorage.


During this 12-minute workshop, you will learn:

  • What “cottage foods” include and what they don’t include;
  • The cottage food permit requirements;
  • What you need to do before selling cottage foods in the Municipality of Anchorage;
  • Information about submitting a Cottage Food License application;
  • Steps required to get a Food Worker Card;
  • Example of “list of ingredients” that must be submitted in the application;
  • Explanation of cottage foods requiring pH and water activity test;
  • Example of cottage food product label requirements;
  • Example of cottage food placard display requirements;
  • Responsibilities in preparing and packaging cottage food products to assure health and sanitation;
  • Inspections of cottage food and food safety compliance;
  • Additional safety techniques, samples and sanitizing; and
  • Other resources.

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What exactly is a Co-op?  Explore the dynamic world of cooperatives and learn how they foster community growth and resilience. This On Demand workshop, “Co-ops & the Alaska Cooperative Development Center (ACDC),” will provide a thorough introduction to how co-ops function, the different types of co-ops, and how ACDC supports their development across Alaska.

During this 27-minute On Demand workshop, you will learn:

  • what a cooperative (co-op) is;
  • the seven (7) principles of cooperatives;
  • the various types of co-ops;
  • examples of different types of co-ops in Alaska and nationwide;
  • when to consider the cooperative business model;
  • what makes the co-op model work; and
  • what ACDC does and how they can help.

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