1. CLICK QR CODE TO REGISTER YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE SOS (WASHINGTON STATE)

2. CLICK QR CODE TO APPLY FOR BUSINESS LICENSE (WASHINGTON STATE)  UBI #

3. CLICK QR CODE TO APPLY FOR EIN # THROUGH IRS.

YOU WILL NEED TO PERFORM THE FIRST TWO STEPS IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS STEP! 

CLICK QR CODE FOR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

any stage of business – idea, startup, growth, established

any size of business – solo entrepreneur to Fortune 500

any kind of business – B2C, B2B, online, bricks & mortar, local, international

low barriers to entry – success based on social capital, goodwill & trust not FICO, collateral or repayment capacity

few limits on how much can be raised – f

CLICK QR CODE FOR FUNDING

We invest in people and communities, and work towards a future of shared prosperity.

We make loans that launch startups, help businesses and nonprofits expand, and let homeowners invest in their property, whether by building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), making energy efficiency improvements, or making an emergency septic repair.

CLICK QR CODE TO APPLY FOR BUSINESS GRANTS 

There are many private corporations that want to support small businesses in the U.S. See which of these grants you qualify for.

 Small business grants can help your business get the money you need to grow your business. But there are a lot of misconceptions about grants. Here’s what you need to know about finding and 

CLICK QR CODE TO FIND LOCAL AGENT

Created in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream. SBA is the only cabinet-level federal agency fully dedicated to small business and provides counseling, capital, and contracting expertise as the nation’s only go-to resource and voice for small businesses.

SBA .GOV

CLICK QR CODE TO MAKE A BUSINESS PLAN

Research, plan, and document your ideas.

 How to Write a Business Plan 

 Plan, outline, and develop your own business plan. 

 Legal Requirements 

 Review how small business legal 

requirements can impact your business. 

 Young Entrepreneurs 

 Understand the basics of creating and financing a successful business. 

Buying a Business 

 Decide if buying a business 

CLICK QR CODE FOR: Open Grants, Loans and RFPs

The Washington State Department of Commerce’s mission is to strengthen communities in Washington.

We are the lead state agency charged with enhancing and promoting sustainable community and economic vitality in Washington. We administer a diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and several state boards and commissions, all focuse

CLICK QR CODE FOR BUSINESS PLAN RESOURCES. 

Startup 365, Washington’s Small Business Training & Education Center, is all about giving entrepreneurs and business owners a competitive advantage. Starting a business is hard, but running one can be even harder. There are so many things you have to know, from the endless paperwork and reporting to finding custo

CLICK QR CODE TO CREATE ACCOUNT

The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is an official website of the U.S. Government. There is no cost to use SAM.gov. You can use this site to:

• Register to do business with the U.S. Government
• Update, renew, or check the status of your entity registration
• Search for entity registration and exclusion records
• Search for assistance listings (formerly CFDA.gov), 

CLICK QR CODE FOR US GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Using the Grants.gov system makes it faster, easier and more cost effective for grant applicants to electronically interact with federal grant-making agencies. It also provides the following key benefits, among many others, to the grant community.