See below for links to resources to help you find the information you need to start and operate your business:
- Business Road Map
- IRS Small Business Tax Workshop
- Entrepreneur Help
- Washington State Small Business Guide: the Small Business Guide provides helpful information, links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business
- IRS Small Business & Self Employed Tax Center: this section offers a broad range of resources across federal and state agencies, as well as industry/profession specific information for self-employed entrepreneurs, employers and businesses; you will also find links to starting and operating a business, employment taxes, tax law changes for business, business-related forms and publications, and online learning options
- Low Cost Marketing Strategy Podcast
- Follow these Steps to Starting a Business: a guide from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to help you plan, prepare, and manage your new business
- Starting a Business in the State of Washington: links to resources from the State of Washington Business Licensing Service
- Creating a Business Plan: Business Plan Outline: instructions on writing a business plan outline from Inc. Magazine
- Writing a Business Plan: a resource from the SBA that includes instruction, templates, and other tips for your business plan
- How to Write a Business Plan: a step-by-step guide to help you write a business plan and free sample business plans
- Sample Business Plans: free sample business plans from Bplans.com