Business Planning
The first step in business is planning. It is the single most important step
in getting your business off to a successful start and keeping it on the road
to success. Without taking the time to properly plan your business, you run the
risk of becoming another failed business venture statistic. We've put together
a list of helpful resources to get you started:
Articles/Advice »
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
Business
Planning Classes, Books, and Videos
Spokane Area Business Information Center
Monthly
Business Planning Workshops
SCORE Spokane
What
is a business plan and why do I need one?
Small Business Administration
Writing
a Business Plan
Business.gov
Writing
a Business Plan
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Business Name/Trademark/Copyright
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
Make
Sure Your Proposed Business Name is Available
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Name
Your Business
Business.gov
Protect
Your Ideas
Business.gov
Register
Your Trade Name
Access Washington: Official State Government Website
Trademarks
& Copyrights
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U.S.
Copyright Office
US
Patent & Trademark Office
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Employees/Contractors
Articles/Advice »
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
Employee
or Contractor?
Small Business Administration
Employment
Law Guide: Laws, Regulations, & Assistance
US Department of Labor
Employment
Taxes for Small Businesses
Internal Revenue Service - Small Business Center
First
Step Employment Law Advisor
US Department of Labor
Human
Resources and Hiring Employees
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Hiring
Independent Contractors
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Manage
Employees
Business.gov
What
is required to hire employees for my business?
Access Washington
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Finance/Venture Capital
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
Business
Financing
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Finance
Startup
Business.gov
Government
Grant Information
How
to Raise Capital - Free Online Course
Small Business Administration
Local
SBA Financing Resources
Spokane Business Administration - Spokane Chapter
Northwest
Business Financing
Northwest Business Development Association
SEC
Guidelines on Raising Capital
US Securities and Exchange Commission
State
of Washington Financial Assistance
WA Dept. of Community Trade & Economic Development
Venture
Capital Resources
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Internet/Web
Articles/Advice »
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
Doing
Business Online
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Legal
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
Business
Structure Wizard
Small Business Administration
Handle
Legal Concerns
Business.gov
Online
Legal Resource and Dictionary
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Small
Business Legal Concerns
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Small
Business Legal Structures
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Small
Business Statutes, Regulations and Reports
Small Business Administration
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Licensing
Online Resources
Federal
Startup Requirements for Small Businesses
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Get
Licenses and Permits
Business.gov
Licensing
and Permits
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Washington
Business License Checklist
Access Washington
Washington
City Business License Forms
Access Washington
Washington
Licensing Information (WALI)
Access Washington
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Marketing & Sales
Articles/Advice »
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
Market
and Sell
Business.gov
Marketing
and Advertising
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Misc. Resources
Online Resources
Free
Business Templates
Microsoft
Get
Insurance
Business.gov
Online
Postage
Stamps.com
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Networking/Organizations
Articles/Advice »
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
AHANA
Business and Professional Association
Coeur
d'Alene Chamber of Commerce
Executive
Women International - Spokane Chapter
Inland
Northwest Party Resources Organization
National
Association for the Self Employed
National
Association of Women Business Owners - INW Chapter
Post
Falls Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Valley Chamber of Commerce
WA
Economic Development Association
West
Plains Chamber of Commerce
US
Chamber of Commerce
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Research
Online Resources
WA
Business Records Database
Demographic
Information, Resources, and Statistics
Spokane Business Information Center (SBIC)
Federal
Statistics from 100+ US Federal Agencies
FedStats.com
Online
Reference Library
RefDesk.com
Economic
Research & Statistics
SBA Office of Economic Research
Spokane
Public Library
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Taxes/Accounting
Recommended Reading »
Online Resources
Bookkeeping
and Accounting
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Business
Taxes
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EIN
Defined
Small Business Administration
Federal
Income Tax
Small Business Administration
Internal
Revenue Service - Small Business Center
Pay
Taxes
Business.gov
Self
Employment Tax
Small Business Administration
WA
State Dept. of Revenue
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