Seattle Small Business Resources
Starting and running a small business requires resources. There are businesses, government groups, and nonprofits ready to help you.
We’ve compiled a list of Seattle small business resources and created tools and guides to help you operate a successful business in Washington.
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Local Resources for Small Business in Seattle
Using local resources can make a big difference. Here are some of the best local resources for small businesses in Seattle.
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Business Impact NW
Overview
Business Impact NW is a non-profit organization that strives to provide under-financed entrepreneurs funding and technical assistance. They provide business consulting services and discounted courses on a variety of entrepreneurship topics through their partnerships with a Women's Business Center and Veteran's Business Center. These services are open to any entrepreneur who requests assistance. Among all their services, those business coaching and training programs that are affiliated with SBA are entirely free. In addition, you can apply for business loans directly through them.
Contact Information
Office Address:
12720 Gateway Dr.
Ste. 207
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone Number: 206-324-4330
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TRUiC Business Resources
Seattle Office of Economic Development
Overview
Seattle office of Economic Development offers one-on-one free consulting for business at any stage on the topic of business planning, financial management, and marketing. They also give you access to classroom training and counseling, with a special focus on early stage, low-income, and immigrant-owned business.
Restrictions
Businesses should be located in the Seattle area.
Contact Information
Office Address:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: 206-684-8090
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Seattle Public Library
Overview
Seattle Public Library offers free business resources for market research, customer demographics, professional development as well as several workshops for business planning. Registration for library events is recommended. Library card and services are free for local residents; nonresidents and visitors can purchase a library card to access amenities.
Restrictions
Free services are available to residents of Seattle and Bothell, as well as library card holders from affiliated libraries.
Contact Information
Office Address:
1000 Fourth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone Number: 206-386-4636
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Bellevue SBDC
Overview
The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.
Contact Information
Office Address:
40 Lake Bellevue Dr.
Ste. 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone Number: 1-833-492-7232
Email: washington@wsbdc.org
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SCORE Greater Seattle
Overview
SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.
Washington Women's Business Center
Overview
Women's Business Centers are nationwide programs established by the SBA to assist women in starting small businesses. Some of these centers are combined with other local organizations and use that relationship to offer even more services. Each Women's Business Center has counselors who can provide mentorship and assistance with business planning. Women’s Business Centers also provide a network of other businesses, and some have loan programs available.
Restrictions
The Women's Business Centers are, as the name implies, meant for women primarily.
Contact Information
Office Address:
12720 Gateway Dr. #207
Tukwila, WA 98168
Phone Number: 206-324-4330
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