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, Ukrainian, NEW Farsi, 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.

Business Impact NW is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We provide coaching, classes, and access to loans to small businesses across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, serving entrepreneurs at every stage of their business growth, from early ideas to established businesses. We have been serving the community since 1997.

Make this your best business year yet. Whether you're launching a startup, scaling operations or planning your exit strategy, SCORE's experienced mentors are here to help you succeed at no cost. Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and faster growth.

Good Business Network of Washington (formerly Seattle Good Business Network) is a nonprofit coalition of local businesses, municipalities, community organizations, and residents working to build a resilient and vibrant local economy. Good Business Network of Washington connects and inspires people to buy, produce, and invest locally, so that everyone has a meaningful stake in the local economy.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that supports entrepreneurs and small businesses through funding programs, expert guidance, and practical resources. From loans and grants to mentorship and disaster relief, the SBA helps businesses start, grow, and succeed at every stage.

The Accounting and Business Consulting Program helps Seattle-based businesses and nonprofits by offering up to 10 hours of personalized, one-on-one counseling in a variety of focus areas at no cost to participants. This program connects small businesses with expert guidance to strengthen finances, streamline operations, and support long-term growth. Services include accounting system setup or migration, bookkeeping support, cash flow management, loan readiness, marketing plan assistance, tax preparation and compliance, and website and search engine optimization.

Intentionalist makes it easy to find and support local small businesses and the diverse people behind them through everyday decisions about where we eat, drink, and shop. Search the Directory here.

The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises leads the Statewide M/WBE program as the sole agency that certifies minority- and women-owned business enterprises to participate in public contracting and procurement. This program includes a comprehensive certification process, small business support services, and the Supplier Diversity team that works with the Governor’s Subcabinet on Business Diversity, state agencies, and institutions of higher education to instill equitable and inclusive purchasing practices.

These efforts help small businesses owned by minorities, women, and veterans to obtain more government contracts which strengthens our communities, makes our economy more resilient, and improves the quality of life for all Washingtonians.