Library Guides: Small Business Resources: Small Business Resources

Doing Business in Washington State

Doing Business in Washington State Information and resources from WA state on starting a business in Washington from taxes to permits, and more.
Small Business Guide Information on small business in WA state including business plans, growing and expansion, payroll and more. From the WA Governor's Office of Innovation & Assistance. Available in multiple languages.

Bplans.com Contains business and marketing plans
The Entrepreneur's Guide to Writing Business Plans and Proposals (Book) HD62.5 .C423 2008
Buisness Plan handbooks @ WWU A list of business plan handbooks at WWU. Some are in print; some or ebooks

SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) SCORE is a non-profit organization focused on mentoring small business owners. SCORE is associated with the Small Business Administration.
Entrepreneur.com: The Online Small Business Authority Contains information from articles to how-to guides. Maintained by Entrepreneur Magazine.
Business Week: SmallBiz
Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
Edward Lowe Peerspectives
FamBiz.com Focuses on family-owned businesses.
Idea Cafe: The Small Business Channel
The Riley Guide: Steps in Starting Your Own Business
Business.gov A business site site developed by the US government. Find links for resources on starting a business, financing a business, local organizations, and more.

U.S. Small Business Administration Includes information on starting a business, loans & grants, contracting, counseling and more.
U.S. Business Administration Small business site maintained by the federal government. Includes links to sample business plans and more. However, it will eventually merge with the SBA, linked above.
Office of Women's Business Ownership (U.S. SBA) Focuses on minority- and womens-owned small businesses. Includes information on professional and personal training, marketing, management, and technology.