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Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. We recognize one member every month as the KarateForums.com Member of the Month for their positive contributions to this community. Our honoree for August is... tallgeese for the second time! Congrats Alex. Thank you for your contributions over the years. Thanks, Patrick
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Member of the Month for July 2022: R5ky
Patrick replied to Patrick's topic in KarateForums.com Announcements
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Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. We recognize one member every month as the KarateForums.com Member of the Month for their positive contributions to this community. Our honoree for July is... R5ky! Congrats R5ky! It's great to see a new member jump in with such great contributions! We appreciate you being a part of our community. Thanks, Patrick
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A Sankyu the second time is just as sweet.
Patrick replied to Zaine's topic in Share Your Testing, Grading, or Promotion
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Great news, Bob. Will continue to send positive vibes your way. Patrick
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Hey Josh. Good to have you. Patrick
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Welcome to KF, 2TANGO. Patrick
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Awesome!
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Should be one week down by the time I am writing! So maybe 5 more?
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I would. I thought it was a worthwhile end to that trilogy. But I also don't get too stressed about sequels, e.g. I generally like people to make more while they can, and I can ignore the stuff I don't enjoy. For some folks, that ruins the whole thing, so your mileage may vary!
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Hey all, The following posts were removed from this thread in error. I apologize. Thanks, Patrick I've only been a commercial dojo and retailer; that's the only job I've ever had. This has been my experience. The following is for those MA schools that are wanting to open a commercial one. No matter what I might suggest in this post, I strongly advice that you contact the appropriate authorities in your Federal, State, and Local, as well as an attorney. A commercial MA school isn't a turnkey business, and many of what I list in this post might not be required per Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. That's why I'm stating that it's best to get all of your ducks in a row before the ducks get knocked into the dirt. You'll need a General Business License; $50 to $100 fee in most states. You will need to select Education business structure among the sole propriety, a partner, a corporation, or an LLC (Limited Liability Company). A Tax License. However, most states require businesses to have a Tax License. Fees vary by the state anywhere from $12 to $50 per location. Most states require business owners to collect sales tax when selling taxable items or taxable services. If you your MA school us located in Oregon, there's no sales tax whatsoever. However, this license can be tricky because you may have to apply for multiple sales tax licenses across multiple states to avoid penalties. A DBA (Doing Business As) Certificate; most states fee is $99. So, when I opened my Kyuodan Dojo, I had to apply for a DBA Certificate. I mean, while I'm a person, the business is not a person, so my dojo needed a DBA in order to operate. A Sellers Permit, also called a State ID; most states fee is $10 to $100. Can't sell any MA related merchandise without the proper permit. If you're not selling anything, then you might not need a Sellers Permit. However, if you want to sell or buy Wholesale, then you'll need said permit. A Federal AND State EIN (Employer Identification Number); cost is $29. A business needs an EIN in order to pay employees and to file business tax returns. Pretty much all of these need to be renewed annually, and they also need to be displayed in plain sight so that the customers and/or the authorities can view them at their discretion. Again, speak to an attorney. Imho, anything you do and/or don't do can put you and/or your MA school in some serious hot water. Dealing with the public can be dicey. Anything you do that's wrong, will get someone's attention quickly. Be an ethical and integrity business all of the time, that way, you can keep you head above water; a business and person can be sued for anything. You don't want to take checks, then put sign(s) up wherever necessary. Signage takes the guess work out for the customers, but customers will challenge each and every sign. You want ALL SALES FINAL, then put some signs up in plain view. You want tuition paid by a certain time? Signs!! Don't forget to add the words...NO EXCEPTIONS!! Don't be abusive to your Student Body in any shape, way, and/or form...NO EXCEPTIONS!! Visit a attorney, many offer free consultation. You already know that you need Public Liability insurance. Things happen to your students, third party property, your employees, and yourself. There's several insurance companies that do MA school insurance. Just like car insurance, you're going to have to call around to get quotes and this and that. Policies and costs vary. If you're teaching at home, and you've these questions to ask, I'd find some commercial space. That's me. Wastelander runs his school from his home in Arizona, so perhaps, he's the person to ask these questions. Good luck, Himokiri Karate. Solid post!! With my previous post, I only listed the most common required permits and licenses for a commercial business. Some other permits and licenses that you might also need... *Zoning and Building Permit *Property Use Permit *Certification of Occupancy *Professional License *Fire and Police Department Permit *Withholding Tax Registration With my dojo, a City Inspector visit was required first before I could open the doors of my dojo. The City Inspector checked EVERYTHING. Everything from the sink to the electric outlets to anything attached to my dojo on the inside and the outside. My dojo had to meet every city code before I opened the doors. Worse code violation I ever had was to have a plumber install a pea-trap for the bathroom sinks. Once the City Inspector was satisfied, he handed me the copy of the inspection, which then I took to the necessary authority to complete my permits, certificates, and licenses. Stand up for yourself and your business but if you make the city upset at you and/or your business, heavy fines can be levied. My brother owns a very successful auto repair shop in CA, and the city his business is in, him and the city have been at war for sometimes. Some battles are worth the fight, and others aren't. Being in business is quite rewarding but at the same time, owning a business has its drawbacks from time to time; part of the fun. I've only been a commercial dojo and retailer; that's the only job I've ever had. This has been my experience. The following is for those MA schools that are wanting to open a commercial one. No matter what I might suggest in this post, I strongly advice that you contact the appropriate authorities in your Federal, State, and Local, as well as an attorney. A commercial MA school isn't a turnkey business, and many of what I list in this post might not be required per Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. That's why I'm stating that it's best to get all of your ducks in a row before the ducks get knocked into the dirt. You'll need a General Business License; $50 to $100 fee in most states. You will need to select Education business structure among the sole propriety, a partner, a corporation, or an LLC (Limited Liability Company). A Tax License. However, most states require businesses to have a Tax License. Fees vary by the state anywhere from $12 to $50 per location. Most states require business owners to collect sales tax when selling taxable items or taxable services. If you your MA school us located in Oregon, there's no sales tax whatsoever. However, this license can be tricky because you may have to apply for multiple sales tax licenses across multiple states to avoid penalties. A DBA (Doing Business As) Certificate; most states fee is $99. So, when I opened my Kyuodan Dojo, I had to apply for a DBA Certificate. I mean, while I'm a person, the business is not a person, so my dojo needed a DBA in order to operate. A Sellers Permit, also called a State ID; most states fee is $10 to $100. Can't sell any MA related merchandise without the proper permit. If you're not selling anything, then you might not need a Sellers Permit. However, if you want to sell or buy Wholesale, then you'll need said permit. A Federal AND State EIN (Employer Identification Number); cost is $29. A business needs an EIN in order to pay employees and to file business tax returns. Pretty much all of these need to be renewed annually, and they also need to be displayed in plain sight so that the customers and/or the authorities can view them at their discretion. Again, speak to an attorney. Imho, anything you do and/or don't do can put you and/or your MA school in some serious hot water. Dealing with the public can be dicey. Anything you do that's wrong, will get someone's attention quickly. Be an ethical and integrity business all of the time, that way, you can keep you head above water; a business and person can be sued for anything. You don't want to take checks, then put sign(s) up wherever necessary. Signage takes the guess work out for the customers, but customers will challenge each and every sign. You want ALL SALES FINAL, then put some signs up in plain view. You want tuition paid by a certain time? Signs!! Don't forget to add the words...NO EXCEPTIONS!! Don't be abusive to your Student Body in any shape, way, and/or form...NO EXCEPTIONS!! Visit a attorney, many offer free consultation. You already know that you need Public Liability insurance. Things happen to your students, third party property, your employees, and yourself. There's several insurance companies that do MA school insurance. Just like car insurance, you're going to have to call around to get quotes and this and that. Policies and costs vary. If you're teaching at home, and you've these questions to ask, I'd find some commercial space. That's me. Wastelander runs his school from his home in Arizona, so perhaps, he's the person to ask these questions. Good luck, Himokiri Karate. Thank you sensei8/Bob. I checked and in Canada our LLC is BIN or Business incorporation number as the alternate method. I am taking everything you said and finding the Canadian version. Thanks again, your post has been very helpful. I am also talking to a bank that works with a company that helps people with the paper work for starting a business.
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This thread has now been open for two weeks, and I think that is enough time for the various viewpoints to be represented. I would encourage everyone to be careful with statements about vaccine effectiveness because sometimes you can say something, innocently and without bad intent, that isn't strictly accurate. For example, if you were to say vaccines don't impact the spread of COVID, strictly speaking, that isn't correct. What you might mean to say is that if you are vaccinated, you can still spread COVID. You can, that's correct. But to spread COVID, you must be infected with it. And vaccination has reduced the likelihood of infection. And if you aren't infected, you don't spread it. Therefore, vaccinations have had a positive impact on reducing spread. Details matter, and the data speaks for itself, in both positive and negative ways. But it is data best interpreted by a consensus of experts who have dedicated their lives to the study of diseases. Your questions on vaccine effectiveness are better asked to Google than to a martial arts forum. Which leaves us with a discussion on whether or not martial arts schools should require vaccination. But it's hard to have one without allowing for the other stuff to creep in. As I mentioned at the start of the post, I think the viewpoints on that have now been well-represented, and we can close this thread. Thank you for your understanding.
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Thanks for sharing these kind words, Zaine and RW.
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Thanks for sharing, Bob. Patrick
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I'm definitely excited for the sequel.
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Thanks smuraix1. It's definitely become a bit better, but still getting up a couple of times a night.
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Hello, Thank you for visiting KarateForums.com. We recognize one member every month as the KarateForums.com Member of the Month for their positive contributions to this community. Our honoree for June is... JazzKicker for the second time! Congrats JazzKicker! Thank you for all of the contributions that you have made to this community. Thanks, Patrick
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July 1 it is then!
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Welcome raggedexpedous.
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Thank you Ashley, Noah, Bob, John, aurik, and Brian for joining me in this thread!
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Thanks for sharing, Ashley, Brian, and Bob. It means a lot! Patrick