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Client Resources

The City of Seattle's business license application and fee information can be found here.

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.

A good resource for information on financing your business and for workshops designed for small business owners.

Valuable workshops and free counseling for small business owners.

Resources tailored to women and minority business owners. Includes online information and in-person workshops.

A wide variety of resources for business owners who are starting up or growing their businesses. Includes marketing and branding resources and technology tips.

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.

Provides small businesses and non-profits in Washington state with resources and business planning materials for expansion in the US and abroad.

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.

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.

Microenterprise Development Organizations provide entrepreneurial training, technical assistance and access to capital. They help create new business, generate jobs and advance self-sufficiency.

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.

Promotes access to technology and economic opportunity for seniors and individuals with disabilities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Economic Opportunity Programs offered by Seattle Housing Authority for residents who want to find jobs and advance their careers.

Additional Resources for Technology Entrepreneurs

A government agency that aims to increase economic development by supporting innovation and job creation.

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.

Additional Resources for Social Entrepreneurs and Non-Profits

An organization that is dedicated to helping non-profits by strengthening their boards.

Provides frameworks to help non-profits evaluate the effectiveness of programs. This site includes frameworks designed for 14 different program types.

Toolkits to help non-profits evaluate the outcomes of their programs.

501 Commons is a first stop for . They provide a broad range of high-quality consulting services through one organization.

Seattle's largest community foundation distributes over $50 million to local nonprofits each year. Donors with an established fund can meet and exchange ideas with other SF community supporters.