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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Come to the S .T.A.N. Meeting A meeting of the Siletz Tribal Action Network (S.T.A.N.) will be held Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Siletz Tribal Community Center. S.T.A.N. is an exciting new program that is being developed by the Siletz Tribal Busi ness Corporation Small Business Program. The program will focus on providing a variety of free mini-workshops and train ing sessions, including but not limited to: • • • • • Identifying skills and abilities Basic cash handling Basic bookkeeping Customer service Computer skills If you are a member of the Confeder ated Tribes of Siletz Indians and live in Lincoln or Tillamook counties, you prob ably recently received a bright yellow post card asking, “Are you ready for S.T.A.N.?” Whether you received a post card or not, S.T.A. N. is a name you will be hear ing a lot about in the coming months. The goal of the S.T.A.N. program is to provide opportunities for Siletz Tribal members to identify their skills and abili ties, learn new skills, and prepare them selves for careers or becoming entrepre neurs and owning their own business. These free training programs are open to any Siletz Tribal member over 18 years of age who would like to participate. Join with other Siletz Tribal members to learn new skills and develop to your fullest potential. Succeed with the S.T.A.N. program! For more information about how you can become a part of the S.T.A.N. pro gram, contact: Rosie Sufficool Business Information Counselor and S.T.A.N. Coordinator Small Business Program Siletz Tribal Business Corporation 1-877-564-7298 (toll-free) or 541-994-2142 Business and You! by Rosie Sufficool, STBC Business Information Counselor Money Management for Your Business If you are a business owner, you prob ably learned very quickly that success fully managing your income and expenses is a very important part of your job. Not being able to manage your daily cash flow in a positive manner can lead to frustration and financial disaster for your business. Too often, small business owners fail to realize the importance of how they handle their money. For many, it’s tempt ing if they need a few dollars to take money out of the business cash register, using it like their own personal ATM. In addition to this being an extremely bad financial practice, some employees who see you taking money out of the reg ister may think it’s okay for them to do that too. After all, if you don't balance your cash drawereach day, how will you ever know what amount of money is sup posed to be there? At the end of each business day, the money in your cash register should reflect the dollar amount of your sales minus daily expenses. It should balance! Another important reason for having good cash handling practices is for tax purposes. The Internal Revenue Service and the Oregon Department of Revenue both require detailed information about your sales and expenses. Although most computerized cash reg isters can provide you with a variety of fi nancial documents that can make handling cash easier, you may still be overwhelmed. If you are, consult a financial profes sional who can help you find the easiest way for you to handle money from your business and maintain accurate records. Hiring a financial professional to help you may be costly, but it also might be the best business investment you have ever made! If you have a business question or would like to see a specific business topic covered in this column, call me at 541-994-2142 or 1-888-564-7298 (toll- free) or e-mail rsufficool@stbcorp.net. Time to Gather Basket-Making Materials Spring is here and very soon hazel sticks will be ready to pick and peel. Hazel stick gathering is a must for anyone interested in making traditional Siletz baskets. Spruce root can be dug all year round and is used for the weavers or ext. 1320, or 541-444-8320; or e-mail budl@ctsi.nsn.us. Basket materials must be gathered in a timely fashion. Here is a general breakdown of gathering times for different items: weft of Siletz baskets. Bear grass and maidenhair fern are Fir sticks, spruce roots, bear grass, maid enhair fem, hazel sticks (limited), willow sticks used for overlay to make our traditional designs or marks in our baskets and both are picked in late summer. Any tribal members interested in gath ering can call Bud Lane at 1 -800-922-1399, 4 • Siletz News • August NESIKA ILLAHEE POW-WOW Jobs Available Temporary jobs are available during August 2005 • Aug. 12-14: Application packages will be avail able for completion at orientation. the Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow on You must have two valid pieces of identification, including a Social Se • curity card and picture ID Jobs available: Security, maintenance, kitchen, and merchandise sales. • Salary: $8.75/hour for shift supervi Questions? Please contact Nick sors and $7.25/hour for shift workers. Sixkillerat 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1230, or 541-444-8230. If you are interested in these posi tions, you must attend an orientation on Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. on Government Hill. Dance Sponsors Needed The Pow-Wow Committee is looking for dance sponsors for this year’s Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow. When you sponsor a category, your name will be on the winner’s envelope and will be read during the awarding of prize money to the dancers. Dance categories include both male/ female traditional, fancy, grass, jingle, round bustle, golden age, and women's basket cap. You can sponsor, or co-sponsor with the committee, a category in your name, your family’s name, or in the memory of a loved one. Contact Nick Sixkiller to see what categories are available. Business and You! by Rosie Sufficool, STBC Business Information Counselor A Family Business - Can Your Family Handle It? Did you know that 90 percent of the businesses operating in Oregon are family-owned businesses? Many family businesses have been passed down through generations and continue to op erate successfully. The secrets to operating a family busi ness are varied and many families have found that working with family members/ spouse/parents/children on a daily basis can be rewarding, but also difficult. Remember - when you are dealing with family members, it’s not like deal ing with employees. You have personal relationships to family members outside of the workplace and it’s important to re member that working with your family and also living and/or getting along with them on a daily basis may take on a new perspective. Here are some tips to making deal ing with a family business a little easier: • September Bear grass, maidenhair fem, woodwardia fern, spruce roots • • Implement a chain of command, and stick to it! Everybody can't be the “boss;” there has to be one person who is responsible for making decisions. Try not to take business home with you. If you do, the line between your • • • • business and your home life will eventually disappear, causing stress. Treat family members in the workplace just like you would other employees, with respect and consideration. Don’t expect family members to read your mind just because they “know you.” Get together and discuss busi ness projects. Reduce your expectations of family members, especially your children. They may not be as excited about the family business as you are and may have their own career ideas. If the business is successful, don't expect family members to work with out pay unless arrangements are made. They may expect a paycheck. In a family business, there has to be a lot of give and take to make it run smoothly. But there also can be a lot of rewards, including building a strong busi ness together and helping each other to be successful. If you have a question or a business topic that you would like to see covered in this column, please send an e-mail to rsufficool@stbcorp.net.
