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TXT/SMS Chat email 1-800-917-0043 (toll-free) Resource List for Washington State Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Coronavirus Click to view resources Attend a free Small Business Requirements and Resources Workshop Click to view dates and locations Small business success is really more about working smarter, not harder. Start Working Smarter Right Here New Features: 1. City content : Now you can select one or more cities that you would like to do business in and you will see additional content related to those cities throughout the website. For example, you'll find city content at the end of each section in the Small Business Guide (e.g., PLAN , START , RUN , GROW ). Click on the “Your Cities” button in the upper right portion of the browser window to select your city or cities of interest. In this version, we are only supporting five counties but more will be added in the near future. 2. Business Resources : We have added a directory of services that include local city contacts, non-profit organizations that support businesses, as well as state and federal resources that can help you build your business. Click on “Business Resources” in the main menu that opens by clicking on the “menu” button in the upper right corner of the browser window. 3. Training : It takes more than a great product or service to be successful in business. One thing our research has uncovered is that, a very high percentage of businesses will fail in the first several years because the business owners lack the knowledge, skills, and abilities to manage their business. In response, we are adding resources to business.wa.gov to help you get the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful. To learn more, click on “Training” in the main menu that opens by clicking on the “menu” button in the upper right corner of the browser window. ************************************************-- FREE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP Bellingham, WA, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 ************************************************-- Business Resources Get access to federal, state, and local resources that will support your business journey. Click here to learn more Road Map for opening a business Step-by-step instructions on how to register and license your business in the state of Washington. Click here to learn more Small Business Guide This free Guide provides links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in the state of Washington (available in six languages). Click here to Open the Guide Need a Permit , Approval, or License? The Regulatory Handbook has information on local, state and federal permits, approvals, and licenses. Click here to open this website Connect with a Liaison Download the Small Business Guide Frequently Asked Questions Linking you to people, meet the Small Business Liaisons The Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) consists of representatives from 27 agencies. Our mission is to listen to businesses, then drive action to make it easier to do business in Washington state. A primary goal of the SBLT is to have an informed small business community that understands what's needed to comply with the state’s licensing and regulatory requirements. The team was formalized and expanded in Executive Order 12-01. ORIA acts as facilitator for monthly SBLT meetings. Subgroups develop outreach programs , solicit ideas for regulatory improvement and develop new business tools. Download the Liaison contact List NOW! Our Vision We envision Washington state being the best place to do business. Our Core Mission We are listening to businesses, then driving action to make it easier to do business in the state of Washington. Some of Our Actions This website! The Road Map for opening a business The Small Business Guide Additionally, the team has collaborated with local and regional small business assistance centers and invited business owners to provide direct feedback to the SBLT on their experience working with state agencies. Follow the SBLT on Facebook Meet some of the Liaisons, learn about Small Business programs at state agencies, find out how you can join a forum discussion with the SBLT Linking you to success We know regulations, you know your business, together we'll make a great team that will keep your business on track with state, federal, and local regulations. We also have tools and resources to help you get started with your business and then to keep it running smoothly, here are a few of the most popular ones: Small Business Guide The Small Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, start, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State and it's available in many languages. The Small Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, start, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State and it's available in many languages. Learn more Payroll Calculator Use the online “Payroll Calculator” to estimate payroll costs. There are two different calculators, one for hourly employees and the other for salaried employees. Use the online “Payroll Calculator” to estimate payroll costs. There are two different calculators, one for hourly employees and the other for salaried employees. Learn more Business License Service Use this online service to get your business licensed quickly. Use this online service to get your business licensed quickly. Go to the website now Business License Wizard Step-by-step, this tool asks you questions to build a checklist of things you'll need to do and permits you'll need to consider when licensing your business. Step-by-step, this tool asks you questions to build a checklist of things you'll need to do and permits you'll need to consider when licensing your business. Go to the website now Corporate/Entity Registration Registering your corporation is not the same as licensing your business, you'll need to both. Registering your corporation is not the same as licensing your business, you'll need to both. Go to the website now Small Business Liaisons Whether you're being audited by a state agency, trying to get the right permits to expand your business, or just need to clarify something simple, you may need a contact at one of the state agencies to help you. Whether you're being audited by a state agency, trying to get the right permits to expand your business, or just need to clarify something simple, you may need a contact at one of the state agencies to help you. Learn more Linking you to the Small Business Guide 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 , and Chinese . The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State. English La Guía Para Pequeñas Empresas Справочник малого бизнеса 소 규모 사업체 가...