South Carolina Women in Business (SCWIB)

04/25/2016

The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the importance of small business with a week full of events! During the week of May 2-May 5, 2016, the Chamber and its partners have six events planned. More information and the links to register can be found here: http://columbiasc.chambermaster.com/events/details/2016-small-business-week-5722

04/21/2016

Don't miss this incredible event designed to connect the state's small businesses to new opportunities and resources, and honor South Carolina's top small businesses and small business advocates! Find out more information and registration now for this event: http://scsalutetosmallbiz.com/registration/

01/11/2016

How Do I Get My Tax Transcript? The IRS reminds taxpayers to plan ahead and take advantage of other options to obtain a tax transcript while work continues to bring the viewable/printable functionality of the Get Transcript application back online in the near future with enhanced identity protection security features. Read more here: https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/How-Do-I-Get-My-Tax-Transcript

FS-2015-28, December 2015 The IRS reminds taxpayers to plan ahead and take advantage of other options to obtain a tax transcript while work continues to bring the viewable/printable functionality of the Get Transcript application back online in the near future with enhanced identity protection secur…

01/09/2016

Learn about reporting issues that affect your industry. The IRS Communications and Stakeholder Outreach function has established the Issue Management Resolution System, a streamlined and structured process that facilitates stakeholder issue identification, resolution and feedback. Read more here: https://www.irs.gov/Businesses/Small-Businesses-&-Self-Employed/Issue-Management-Resolution-System-IMRS

The IRS Communications and Stakeholder Outreach function has established the Issue Management Resolution System, a streamlined and structured process that facilitates stakeholder issue identification, resolution and feedback.

01/09/2016

Join business professionals from across the region as we gather for an exciting evening of networking at the SchmoozaPalooza Networking Expo. As you promote your company and make new contacts to generate sales leads, your experience at SchmoozaPalooza is all about business in action and building connections. Register now! http://columbiasc.chambermaster.com/events/details/schmoozapalooza-5630

12/18/2015

The IRS has launched a new initiative designed to more quickly identify employers who are falling behind on their payroll or employment taxes and then help them get caught up on their payment and reporting responsibilities. The effort is called the Early Interaction Initiative.

The initiative is designed to help employers stay in compliance and avoid needless interest and penalty charges. The initiative will seek to identify employers who appear to be falling behind on their tax payments even before an employment tax return is filed.

Read more about this initiative here:
https://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/New-Early-Interaction-Initiative-Will-Help-Employers-Stay-Current-with-Their-Payroll-Taxes

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new initiative designed to more quickly identify employers who are falling behind on their payroll or employment taxes and then help them get caught up on their payment and reporting responsibilities. The effort is called the Early Interaction…

12/18/2015

U.S. Small Business Administration DISASTER LOAN DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 4
Below please find a note from the South Carolina Department of Commerce with more details.
Dear South Carolina Businesses,
If you were at all affected by the flood, an important reminder. If you had no insurance coverage, or that insurance coverage did not fully cover equipment or business interruption costs, the SBA Disaster Loan program may be able to assist you. SBA Disaster Loans come into play when the business financing needs are outside of the normal commercial banking parameters; though they do have credit underwriting guidelines. However, if in doubt, apply!
There are two business situations where SBA Disaster Loans are applicable:
Company has sustained physical damage to the operation, property/site, caused by the disaster
Company has sustained economic injury, i.e. the disaster has caused business interruption that affected cashflow, and thus operations
The deadline for seeking loans for physical damage support is January 4, 2016 – NEW DEADLINE. The opportunity for applying for an SBA Disaster Loan, relative to physical damage, will go away after January 4, 2016. (For SBA Disaster Loans related to economic injury, the application deadline is July 5, 2015.)
The business can apply on-line, or in-person at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). For the application and questions on the SBA side, view the link below, or call SBA Customer Service at 1-800-659-2955.
https://www.sba.gov/content/business-physical-disaster-loans

If you are in a declared disaster area and have experienced damage to your business, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the SBA. Businesses of any size and most private nonprofit organizations may apply to the SBA for a loan to recover after a disaster.

12/18/2015

South Carolina Flood Recovery - FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster assistance registration time has been extended an additional 30 days to Jan. 3, 2016. To apply for assistance go to this website: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/?utm_source=hp_promo&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=femagov_hp

Access to Disaster Help and Resources

11/10/2015

Join Columbia Chamber and South Carolina Women in Business at the Partner Engagement this Thursday, November 12 in the Vista Room at Blue Marlin! Register here: http://columbiasc.chambermaster.com/events/details/partner-engagement-vista-room-at-blue-marlin-4596

Join the Columbia Chamber in the heart of the Vista at Blue Marlin in The Vista Room, for light hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine. Enjoy

10/09/2015

The U.S. Small Business Administration wants to help those located in a declared disaster area determine if they are eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA). For more information, read this fact sheet: http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USSBA/bulletins/11dd92a

If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

10/09/2015

This past week, South Carolina suffered a great tragedy. I the wake of this flood, our fearless leader Governor Nikki Haley commented, "we are stronger today than we were yesterday". We have weathered the storm as a unified state; however, we are still in the recovery stage. Many in the state and in the country are reaching out to help. The Internal Revenue Service has posted this article for victims of the severe storms and flooding that took place beginning on October 1, 2015 in parts of South Carolina that may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service: http://www.irs.gov/uac/Tax-Relief-for-Victims-of-Severe-Storms-and-Flooding-in-South-Carolina

Greensboro — Victims of the severe storms and flooding that took place beginning on October 1, 2015 in parts of South Carolina may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.