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Business Resources Local Resources NEW! 2011 SCORE Small Business Resource Guide for Businesses in Spokane, North Idaho, Eastern and Central Washington. The January 2011 edition has expanded, and now includes more helpful articles for entrepreneurs such as "Employee vs. Independent Contractor", "Credit Score and How it Affects Your Credit", "The 7 Deadly Sins of Business" and "Healthcare Legislation and Tax Incentives". Every page of the guide has changed, whether it is updated contact information or new resources. Check it out! (This is 54 pages/3 meg - please allow time to download) Your local SBA - Serving Washington AND North Idaho - Locations, area Resource and Lending Partners NEW: The Spokane Public Library is a quick and reliable way to get answers to your business related questions. Rather than spending valuable time trying to track down information, turn that task over to the information professionals and keep your focus on making your business efficient and profitable. BIZStreet - Procurement Technical Assistance Center & Training Business Links provides resources for startups and established businesses in Southeastern Washington City of Spokane web site - has helpful information on licensing and information if your business serves or handles food. One of its best features is their Neighborhood Business Center (NBC) Program which offers training, a Site Selector showing available properties, and information about specific areas of town including historic preservation opportunities and requirements, film permits, and development incentives.
Greater Spokane Incorporated - A united force for economic development, it is a collaboration of the former Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce and Spokane Economic Development Association. Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce - offers onsite incubator, networking opportunities and NxLevel Entrepreneurial classes. Idaho Small Business Solutions has all the information you need on doing business in the State of Idaho, forms, Agency contacts, tax, licensing, and insurance information, and where the resources in the state are located. Spokane County offical web site - see if your area is zoned for business, contacts for permits, property values Don't start your business without first going to the Washington State "Doing Business" page to see what you need to do if you are going to start your business in Washington State. There are resources, online licensing and registration, and everything you wanted to know about collecting and paying taxes, but were afraid to ask. Washington State Dept. of Ecology - Learn about environmental issues that can impact your business or location Washington Dept. of Revenue - find a business in Washington, get a license, learn about state taxes and regulations Washington Secretary of State - Where to go to incorporate in Washington State SCORE National - Training, resources, business tips and online counseling make this website one you should have as a "favorite" National Association of Women Business Owners - National Organization committed to the success of women entrepreneurs. U.S. Small Business Administration - Programs and Services to help you Start, Grow and Succeed Ownership Type - Comparison sheet from Intuit and Inc. magazine to help you determine what type of business form you should take when you start out. All Around Business Advice - On AllBusiness.com, there is a lot of information, tips, blogs, videos, podcasts, and you can search for articles on specific subjects in 1,500 magazines at the touch of a button! We tried "coffee stand" and got 7,987 articles! Inc. Magazine Business Information - Small Business News, advice, videos, tools, and information on the top companies and how they got there. Buzgate.org is an award-winning public service initiative created to facilitate awareness, access and use of free small business help offered by America's government and nonprofit small business assistance agencies on a local, regional and national scale. The IRS actually has a LOT of HELPFUL information for you and your business. Forms, publications, information on records to keep, reporting requirements and more. Workshop Resources: |
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