Welcome to AKSourceLink
Who We AreAKSourceLink helps small businesses to grow and prosper by providing business owners with easy access to needed services. AKSourceLink strengthens the nonprofit network by collaborating with small business providers to enhance their effectiveness, resulting in economic growth and impact.
What We DoAKSourceLink connects a network of more than 110 not-for-profit business support organizations across the state of Alaska to aspiring and existing business owners who need their services. Browse through a complete list of resource partners in our network.
Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity (1996-2009)
According to the 2010 report released recently by the Kauffman Foundation, the number of people reporting entry into entrepreneurial activity in 2009 in the United States reached its highest point over the last 14 years. Read the Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity to find out how Alaska fared and what the trends are in other states.
New Tax Benefits for Employers
Under the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, enacted March 18, 2010, two new tax benefits are available to employers who hire certain previously unemployed workers (qualified employees).
The first, referred to as the payroll tax exemption, provides employers with an exemption from the employers 6.2 percent share of social security tax on wages paid to qualifying employees, effective for wages paid from March 19, 2010 through December 31, 2010.
In addition, for each qualified employee retained for at least 52 consecutive weeks, businesses will also be eligible for a general business tax credit, referred to as the new hire retention credit, of 6.2 percent of wages paid to the qualified employee over the 52 week period, up to a maximum credit of $1,000.
Visit the IRS website for more information.