Start up Resources

Sunday, 20 September 2009 12:00 |

Starting a New Business

SBA Small Business Readiness Assessment Tool – Fast questionnaire that helps you decipher whether or not you are prepared to start a business. Also gives suggestions for next steps.
Doing Business in Washington General information for a new business in Washington
Start a Business: 50 Things You'll Need to Do - Step-by-step guide on how to start a business with many helpful links.
Nolo's Ten Tips for New Small Businesses – Clear suggestions on how to keep a small business working when just beginning.
AllBusiness.com – Articles, information, forms, and podcasts on topics such as starting a business, human resources, and technology.
Microsoft Startup Center – Step-by-step aid in creating a business, with information on technology, government regulations, and website creation.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Vetbiz.gov -Dept. of Veterans Affairs has formed the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), which is exclusively dedicated to assisting veterans in starting and growing businesses.

Determine your business structure (ownership type) – Information on different business types, for example, the difference between a company owned by a sole proprietor and a corporation.
Choose your business name – Resources that can help you ensure that the name you want is not already taken.
Create your business structure – Information on how to register your business online.
Get licenses and environmental permits – Resources on how to ensure your business gets licensed properly.
Next steps – Listing on what to do after your business has been licensed.
SBA 8(a) Business Development – A self-assessment tool designed to help you decide whether the 8(a) program would be a good fit for your business.
Starting a Business Internal Revenue Service – Information on taxes for new business owners
Washington State Department of Licensing – Information about and resources for obtaining business licenses in Washington State.