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City of Seattle Business License
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The City of Seattle's business license application and fee information can
be found here.
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Business Startup Tips from the City of Seattle
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A pdf guide called "10 essential steps for starting a business in Seattle."
This guide has many resources for getting started, and would be useful for businesses
outside of Seattle as well.
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Seattle SBA Office
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A good resource for information on financing your business and for workshops designed
for small business owners.
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Seattle SCORE
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Valuable workshops and free counseling for small business owners.
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Washington CASH
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Large list of resources for starting up and growing your business. Members receive
coaching, access to financing information, and more.
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Washington CASH IDAs (matched savings accounts) for entrepreneurs
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Entrepreneurs can receive IDAs (individual development accounts) for which Washington
CASH will match savings 2:1. Entrepreneurs must first take an 8-week Business Development
Training.
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WA State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises
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Resources tailored to women and minority business owners. Includes online information
and in-person workshops.
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Inc. Start-up Resources
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A wide variety of resources for business owners who are starting up or growing
their businesses. Includes marketing and branding resources and technology tips.
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Wall Street Journal’s Small Business Section
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Timely information about a variety of business issues. A good source for inspiration
and ideas.
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UW Foster Business & Economic Development Center
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The BEDC's Business Assistance Program provides advice to businesses that
includes accounting, operations, marketing, and management assistance. Apply online.
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StartZone
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A network to help immigrants, minorities, women, and people with disabilities
in South King County start and run their businesses. Members are eligible for business
classes, mentoring, and tax filing assistance.
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InfoBiz: King County Library System's Small Business Resources
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Links to online resources for small business owners in King County.
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Washington State Dept of Commerce
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Provides small businesses and non-profits in Washington state with resources and
business planning materials for expansion in the US and abroad.
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Innovate Washington
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Innovate Washington uses a focused, unique set of tools and services to
accelerate the success of Washington companies so that prosperity, jobs and economic
growth can follow.
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The Seattle Networking Guide
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Lists groups and organizations that have been screened by SNG and found to offer
worthwhile opportunities for professional and social networking, career advancement,
learning, volunteering and corporate sponsorship.
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TiE Seattle
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TiE stands for Talent, Ideas and Enterprise. It is an open and inclusive organization
that has more than 58 chapters in 12 countries, including a robust network in Seattle.
TiE seeks to cultivate and nurture the ecosystem of entrepreneurship and free-market
economies everywhere, as it sees this to be the single most powerful instrument
of prosperity.
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Professional Women of Color Network
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PWOCN facilitates and provides: Business Opportunities, Reciprocal Networking
Opportunities, An Exchange Of Information Pertinent To Women Of Color, and Resources
& Referrals For Personal & Professional Success.
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Washington State Microenterprise Association
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Microenterprise Development Organizations provide entrepreneurial training, technical
assistance and access to capital. They help create new business, generate jobs and
advance self-sufficiency.
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Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association
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Independent, trade association serving the life sciences industry in the state
of Washington. Members include organizations engaged in, or supportive of, research,
development and commercialization of life science technologies.
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UW Professional & Continuing Education
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Serves professionals seeking career change, career advancement or development
of personal interests. Partners with academic units throughout the University of
Washington to offer 125 certificate programs, 35 master’s degree programs, bachelor
degree completion, courses, workshops and more – all spanning more than 75 fields.
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Washington Access Fund
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Promotes access to technology and economic opportunity for individuals with disabilities
in Washington State.
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Seattle Housing Authority
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Economic Opportunity Programs offered by Seattle Housing Authority for residents
who want to find jobs and advance their careers.
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Northwest Entrepreneur Network
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Resources to help businesses grow including workshops, connections to services
(including payroll solutions, staffing, accounting, and insurance), and networking
events.
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Economic Development Association
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A government agency that aims to increase economic development by supporting innovation
and job creation.
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Startup America Partnership
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A network of resources for entrepreneurs, started at the White House to help small
businesses grow. This organization focuses heavily on innovation and is divided
so that businesses at various stages of development can find the resources they
need.
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UW Foster Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Startup Connections
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Offers a seminar on commercialization, opportunities for networking with the UW
Foster Business School community, and an annual Springboard event at which you can
interview UW students who are interested in working at startup companies.
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The Tech Garden
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Resources designed to help technology entrepreneurs start their businesses. Includes
links for business incubation, business growth, and funding.
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Washington Technology Industry Association
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Washington Technology Industry Association is the largest state-wide association
of technology companies and executives in the world. Joining WTIA connects
you with technology business leaders from around the state in a meaningful and engaging
way.
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