TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS
Business and
You!
by Rosie Sufficool, STBC Business
Information Counselor
A Home-Based Business -
Is It Right For Me?
Each year, the number of home-based
businesses grows and many entrepreneurs
choose to open and operate a business in
their home.
Although the idea of having a business
in your home can sound very appealing,
this type of business is not for everyone.
The reasons many people choose to
operate a business from their home vary.
Many like the idea of not having to com
mute and operating a home-based busi
ness also can be a lot less expensive than
S.T.A.N. Holds First Workshop - The Siletz Tribal Action Network, S.T.A.N., recently held its first workshop. The program
offers free basic skills development classes for Siletz Tribal members, non-tribal spouses, and adult children. Participants in
the first class were (left to right): Billie Wills, Revelle Lewis, Rene' Deras (instructor), Donna Rodriguez, Cy Hill,
Denise Riding In, and Amy Rouske.
renting a store location.
But remember, just because you are
working from your home, your custom
ers will still expect you to provide the
Attend the S.T.A.N. Workshops
product or service they want in a profes
sional manner.
All free workshops will be held at the Siletz Tribal Business
Corporation, 2120 NW 44th St., Suite D, Lincoln City
Before you start a business in your
home, call your city or county office to
Open to Siletz Tribal members, their non-tribal spouses,
and adult children
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Call 541-994-2142 or 1-877-564-7298 (toll-free)
find out about any home-based business
zoning restrictions in your area. Many
cities and counties only license certain
types of home-based businesses.
Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Basic Computer Skills
Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Identifying Your Skills
What are your skills? How can you
use them in a business?
Instructor: Rosie Sufficool, Business
Information Counselor
Oct. 26, 6:30 p.m.
Setting Up Your Office For
Success: Basic Office Procedures
Learn how to set up your office pro
fessionally and efficiently.
Instructor: Sue Lemaster, Administra
tive Assistant, STBC
Learn how to use a computer effec
tively, send and receive e-mail, and ac
cess the Internet.
Instructor: Sue Lemaster, Administra
tive Assistant, STBC
Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m.
Business and You!
Have you always wanted to own your
own business? Learn how to plan and de
velop your business idea.
Instructor: Rosie Sufficool, Business
Information Counselor
Operating your business from your
home may not be a good idea if you
Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m.
expect frequent deliveries of product and
Intermediate Bookkeeping
a large number of customers coming to
For students who have taken Basic
your home.
Here are some tips for operating a
Bookkeeping
Instructor: René Deras, CPA, STBC
home-based business:
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Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m.
your home for the business.
Taxes: What Every Business
Owner Should Know
Designate a specific area or room in
Remember, when you start work each
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day, you should be ready to do busi
Instructor: René Deras, CPA, STBC
ness. Don’t get distracted by other
Business and You!
home responsibilities.
Install a separate telephone line and
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by Rosie Sufficool, STBC Business Information Counselor
answering machine for your business.
Choosing the Right Name for Your Business
Choosing a name for a new business
is not an easy task. There are many things
to consider when deciding on a name that
will identify your business.
First of all, it's important to decide if
your business name should reflect the type
of service or product that you provide.
For example: if you sell bakery items,
you might use “bakery” in your name,
such as “Hometown Bakery.” If you pro
vide a service and have a good reputation
in the community you plan to start your
business in, you might include your name,
such as “John Green’s Landscaping.”
Make a list of names that you think
you might like to use. Ask your friends
or family for their suggestions, but re
member that once you choose a business
name, you might use it for a long time.
After you have chosen your business
name, it’s necessary to register it with the
state of Oregon. They will do a search to
find out if the name already is being used
by another business in the state. If another
company already is using the name, you will
have to choose a new one.
Maintain regular business hours.
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If your business name is not being
used by another business in Oregon, you
will be given a tax identification number.
For more information about registering
your business name, contact the Oregon
Business Referral Center at 503-986-22(X)
or visit www.oregon.gov.
For information about obtaining an
EIN or tax identification number from
the Internal Revenue Service, visit
www.IRS.gov.
Remember, the business name you
choose is something you should be proud
of; you might use it for a very long time.
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Keep accurate records of income and
expenses.
It doesn't matter if your business is
in a storefront or in your home, the key
to being successful is being professional
and taking care of your customers!
If you have a business question or a
topic you would like to see discussed in this
column, e-mail me at rsufficool@stbcorp.net
or call 541-994-2142 or 1-877-564-7298
(toll-free).
October 2005
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