Small Business Guide for Washington state
Plan your business
Are you considering starting a business? Starting a business is a big decision.If you’ve never owned a business before, you may be unaware of all the things you need to do to get your business going. Careful planning and research will improve your chances of success.
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You don’t need a degree in business to start one, but knowledge is power. Taking classes and attending workshops are excellent ways to gain the knowledge you will need to be successful.
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Writing a comprehensive business plan is the first step in starting a business. Your business plan will guide you as you make your business a reality, and it will help you avoid costly mistakes.
Resources Loans / Programs
Need money to grow your business? Maybe a federal, state, or local loan is the answer.
The Small
Business Guide
The Small Business Guides provides helpful information, links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in Washington state. The Small Business Guide is available in English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Samoan, Somali, Tagalog, NEW Ukrainian, and as two volumes in Braille Ready Format Braille - Volume 1 and Braille - Volume 2.
The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State.