Business Resources
Investing & Capital for Businesses
University of Idaho Research Park
Designed to link the University, business and commercial uses physically and programmatically. It houses five technology and research organizations including Ednetics Incorporated (network-based solutions for the education community), Quest Integration (engineering and manufacturing solution provider), Sentry Dynamics (web-based services incorporating geographic information systems, GIS), TechConnectNorth (statewide network for clients in technology-based businesses), and United States Geological Survey, USGS (biology, geography, geology, geospatial information, and water and the study of landscape, natural resources, and threatening natural hazards). Additionally, they have three University of Idaho programs, class rooms, and conference rooms.
http://www.uidaho.edu/uirp.aspx 888.660.8477
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Local Business Services
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce
Promotes, supports and develops business community of the Greater Sandpoint area.
www.sandpointchamber.com
208.263.2161
Idaho Department of Labor, Sandpoint Branch
For information about unemployment insurance and labor laws or help with employee recruitment, check out the Idaho Department of Labor’s main website.
labor.idaho.gov
Idaho Department of Labor – Labor Market Information
Need to know about the local economy or labor market? For employment, wage, and current events affecting the local labor market, see the Idaho Department of Labor’s labor market information website:
lmi.idaho.gov
208.263.7544
Ponderay Community Development Corporation
Provides support for businesses within the city of Ponderay, addressing issues such as infrastructure and transportation.
208.255.2414
Bonner County Economic Development Corporation
Works to assist businesses in relocation and expansion within the Greater Sandpoint area.
www.bonnercountyedc.com
208.265.6402
Regional Services
Idaho Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)
Local Center located at North Idaho College in Post Falls, ID
ISBDC provides no-cost business coaching, low-cost business workshops, and free business resources. Their business coaches have backgrounds with $10 million profit & loss responsibility and were either corporate executives and/or business owners. Each coach has a rigorous 6 to 8 month training to become certified, so they offer top-notch expertise to small businesses.
www.idahosbdc.org
208.769.3284
SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business
Ask SCORE for Business Advice. Get free, confidential business advice from a business expert via phone, e-mail, or in person with a local counselor.
www.score.org
800.634.0245 or 509.353.2821
Selkirk Association of Realtors
Affiliated with the Idaho Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors, comprised of licensed estate agents and certified or licensed real estate appraisers.
www.slkirkaor.com
208.265.2227
Statewide Services
Selecting an Accountant
Idaho State Board of Accountancy
208.334.2490
Selecting an Attorney
Idaho State Bar
208.334.4500
Business Filing
Idaho Secretary of State
208.334.2301
Insurance Information & Requirements
Idaho Department of Insurance
800.721.3272
Product & Service Protection
Idaho’s Attorney General
www2.state.id.us/ag
208.334.2400
Taxes
Federal Taxes
www.irs.gov
800.829.1040
State Taxes
www.tax.idaho.gov
208.334.7660
Businesses with Employees
Idaho Commerce & Labor
www.labor.idaho.gov
208.263.7544
Growth & Expansion
Idaho Department of Commerce Business Development
www.labor.idaho.gov
208.263.7544
Bonner County Economic Development Corporation
www.bonnercountyedc.com
208.265.6402
Idaho Department of Commerce
The mission is to create jobs, strengthen communities, and market the state. They have five main roles: economic development, Idaho film office, international trade, office of science and technology, and tourism development.
http://commerce.idaho.gov/
208.334.247
Useful Websites
An Article You Should Read
This is a blog that really goes through motions of starting your own business and if you are considering doing so, we recommend reading it. If you’re a struggling business, give this blog a look and gather some ideas and resources.
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ChooseWhat
ChooseWhat has a business checklist on its front page that gives the 22 main steps to starting your own business. It’s a good combination of simplicity and thoroughness. Even better, there are already detailed articles to give people more information if they want to learn more and really dive into the subjects they’re most interested in.
www.choosewhat.com
Wall Street Journal Site for Small Businesses
From the Wall Street Journal comes a site dedicated to small businesses and the self-employed with listings of business ventures, franchises, a database of venture capital firms, HR issues for small businesses (from Careerjournal.com), articles from the WSJ, and a free online business plan creation and evaluation tool.
online.wsj.com/small-business
Idaho Business Resource
The ultimate Website for Idaho businesses, especially for starting businesses and keeping in contact with Idaho State government agencies:
business.idaho.gov
Idaho Small Business Solutions
New to business or to Idaho? Start with the Business Wizard. It will give you information about business regulations and free and low-cost business assistance programs. The Resource Guide will give you a customized checklist of funding and other business development resources in the area. This site will give you a customized checklist of local, state, and federal taxes and regulations that affect your business and will give you information on licenses and permits that you might need as well as registering your business in Idaho.
idahobizhelp.idaho.gov
Business Resources for the State of Idaho
Business tools, information, licenses, and forms from the state of Idaho whether your business is just beginning, moving to Idaho, or expanding.
www.business.idaho.gov
Business Owners Toolkit
Offers practical advice on starting and running a business—where you can see the specific employment, tax, and other laws of the state you’re operating in—at:
www.toolkit.com
Small Business Administration
Offers financial, business management, and government procurement assistance programs, surety bond guarantee services, minority small business assistance programs, business workshops, and publications.
www.sba.gov/wa/spokane/
509.353.2800
Teamwork in the Marketing Field: Learn Skills for Collaborative Work
Learn more about helping your team to function better with the tips and resources outlined in this guide.
http://www.sms-marketing.us/teamwork-marketing.html
