• 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. Click here
  
• Doing Business in Washington - General information for a new business in Washington. Click here
  
• Debt.org - Provides valuable information about managing and reducing debt. Specific information includes small businesses, financing sources, and obtaining credit.
  
• Start a Business: 50 Things You'll Need to Do - Step-by-step guide on how to start a business with many helpful links. Click here
  
• AllBusiness.com - Articles, information, forms, and podcasts on topics such as starting a business, human resources, and technology. Click here
  
• Microsoft Startup Center - Step-by-step aid in creating a business, with information on technology, government regulations, and website creation. Click here
  
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Dept. of Veterans Affairs has formed the Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE), which is exclusively dedicated to assisting veterans in starting and growing businesses. Click here
  
  

Business Planning

• 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. Click here
• Choose your business name – Resources that can help you ensure that the name you want is not already taken. Click here
• Create your business structure – Information on how to register your business online. Click here
• Get licenses and environmental permits – Resources on how to ensure your business gets licensed properly. Click here
• Next steps – Listing on what to do after your business has been licensed. Click here
• 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. Click here
• Internal Revenue Service, Starting a Business – Information on taxes for new business owners. Click here
• Washington State Licensing - Information about and resources for obtaining business licenses in Washington State. Click here
  
  

• Financing Your Biz - Budget Calculator. Click here
  
• Tax Year - IRS Tax Year Explanation. Click here
  
• Set Up An Accounting System - Set up your accounting system. Click here
  
  

• Start a Business: 50 Things You'll Need to Do - Click here
  
• Municipal Research and Service Center - City and County Regulations. Click here
  
• Revised Code of Washington (RCW) - Washington State Regulations. Click here
  
  

Business Plans

• Business Plans - Submitted to the MOOT Competition. Click here
  
• BizPlanIt - Virtual Business Plan. Click here
  
• Business Plans and Profiles Index - Click here
  
• Business Plan Tutorial Template - Click here
  
  

• BizToolkit - Sample business plans and financial calculators. Click here
• BUZGate - Free and low-cost business planning, funding, marketing, and more. Click here
  
• Center for Business Planning - Resources and strategy evaluation. Click here
  
• The Idea Cafe - Problem-solving for small business owners. Click here
• My Own Business - Online course for entrepreneurs. Click here
• MyStrategicPlan.com - Business strategies, plans, mission statements, and more. Click here