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FAQs
Starting a Business
- I want to start a non-profit organization. How do I do that and are there special requirements?
- I plan to start my business in my home. Are there special requirements I need to know about?
- I am starting a handyman business. Do I need to register as a contractor?
Financing Your Business
- I need a grant to start my business. Who offers them and how do I apply?
- What is crowdfunding?
- What loans are available to start a business?
- I’ve heard about venture capital and angel investors but I am not sure how they work or if my business qualifies for their help.
- I would like to issue securities to increase my businesses’ funding. How do I do that?
Operating A Business
- How do I register a trademark?
- How Do I Establish a Temporary Lodging Business and Do I Have To Charge Tax?
- How do I register to sell to the government or become a preferred vendor?
- I have an out-of-state business and plan to do business in Idaho. How can I find out about Idaho regulations?
- My product is made in the U.S., a rarity today. Do I need to do something to be able to advertise it as U.S. made?
- How can I have my product certified as organic or “green?”
- I want to sell my food at our farmer’s market but they won’t let me unless I prepare it in a commercial kitchen. What is that and how do I make my home kitchen into a commercial one?
- What is TERO? My company wants to bid on a project on the Ft. Hall Reservation but they say we must have a TERO permit.
- The company I am currently working for wants me to give them a W-9. What is it and why do I need to do this?
- Planning and Zoning closed my business. They said it was not allowed to be located where it was. Can they do that? What recourse do I have?
- I think my business may be subject to environmental regulations. How do I verify that and find out how to comply?
- How Can My Store Accept Food Stamps?
- How do I obtain a UPC code for the product I plan to sell?
- I own an autobody shop. I understand environmental requirements for businesses like mine have changed.
- I want to add a DBA under my LLC. How do I do that?
Licenses and Permits
- What is a vendor’s license and where do I get it?
- I need a state business license. How do I apply?
- How do I apply for a permit to sell alcohol at my restaurant?
Employer Issues
- How do I establish a retirement plan for my employees?
- Harassment is a touchy subject. What do I need to know to protect my employees and myself?
- I had to fire an employee who used drugs on and off the job. I don’t want this to happen again. Where can I get help?
- What is a Health Insurance Identification Number and how do I get one?