ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS | CONTRACTS | TAXES
OTHER LICENSES
Entrepreneur's
Need |
Things
to Consider |
Resources
That Can Assist the Client |
Providers |
| I need to obtain a business license | General Business License Zoning issues |
City Hall 870-543-1800 City Hall 870-543-1800 |
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| Child care license | DHHS 870-534-4200 |
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| Business Specific Licenses | www.arkansas.gov | ||
| Sales Tax ID | DFA | 501-682-7104 | |
| Employer Identification Number | Internal Revenue Service | 800-829-4933 or |
BUSINESS LOANS
Entrepreneur's
Need |
Things to
Consider |
Resources
That Can Assist the Client |
Providers |
| I need a loan | Community Express Loan Program (up to $25K – 24 months and less in operation, up to $50K – more than 24 months in operation) | alt.Consulting 870-535-0011 |
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| Pine Bluff National Bank | 870-535-7222 |
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| Simmons First National Bank | 870-541-1000 |
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| Bank of Star City | 870-535-7020 | ||
| White Hall Financial | 870-247-9700 | ||
| Watson Chapel Financial Center | 870-879-6200 |
INSPECTIONS
Entrepreneur's
Need |
Things to
Consider |
Resources
That Can Assist the Client |
Providers |
| Fire department Health Department |
City Hall
543-5150 City Hall 535-2142 |
PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND COPYRIGHTS
Entrepreneur's
Need |
Things to
Consider |
Resources
That Can Assist the Client |
Providers |
| I have a great innovation that I need to protect | Pre-patent protection | www.inventions.org |
CONTRACTS
Entrepreneur's
Need |
Things to
Consider |
Resources
That Can Assist the Client |
Providers |
| I want to do business with state or federal agencies | Arkansas Procurement Assistance Center SBA – 8(a) program Certified Minority Business Enterprises Arkansas Department of Economic Development. - Minority Certification SBA – Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) Central Contractor Registration |
501-337-5355 501-324-5871 501-374-7026 501-682-6105 501-324-5871 |
TAXES
Entrepreneur's
Need |
Things to
Consider |
Resources
That Can Assist the Client |
Providers |
| I need help with Sales taxes Payroll Taxes Income Taxes Others taxes |
Department of Finance and Administration | 501-682-7104
501-324-5111 |