Startup Businesses

Useful tools and resources to help you start your business!

Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR)

• Free Video Webinars for starting and growing your business in Washington State

Business.WA.Gov – Small Business Liaison Team Business Hub

A guide for navigating all the state regulations that may apply to your new business.

• Planning and Starting a Business
• Growing a Business
• Small Business Requirements & Resources Workshops

SCORE

SCORE’s many business mentors can help you start, grow, or transition your business.

• Business Advice & Training
• Startup Roadmap
• Mentorship

Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA)

• Capacity Building & Resources
• Networking Opportunities
• Grantmaking
• Training & Technical Assistance
• State of Washington – Small Biz Help WA.com

William M. Factory Small Business Incubator

• Financial Capital
• Workshops
• Mentors & Coaches

State of Washington Department of Commerce – My Startup 365

• A comprehensive guide to start, grow and rebuild a business
• Business Development Programs
• SizeUp, Entrepreneur Academy, ScaleUp, Thrive!, and more
• MyStartup365 Web Academy – Everything a small business could want to know about having a website, adding e-commerce or marketing
• Financing Support
• Education
• How-To Guides

Washington State Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA)

Guiding you through Washington state’s regulations. Offers free services and assistance.

• Starting/Running a Business
• Assistance for Environmental and other Permits
• Track projects by local government and state agencies

State of Oregon – Business Xpress

Oregon’s state agencies are available to help you start your business journey, or meet you where you are to help you expand, grow, and succeed

State of Idaho – Business Resources

Learn about how to start a business in Idaho, taxes, unemployment, and other business related resources.