Topic: Starting your business
Learn the five essential steps everyone needs to take when starting their own business.
- Establish a financial plan.
- Develop a business plan.
- Do the required research.
- Know how to manage finances.
- Network for ongoing success.
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Small Business Administration:
Expert advice on how to start, finance, and manage a small business
Topic: Licensing your business
Business Licensing Service: Answers to the most frequently asked questions about business
licenses, including tips on filling out forms
Topic: Legal advocacy and political resources
Secretary of State: Washington state policy and initiative resource
Topic: Continuing education
BECU seminar: Learn about legal structures, licensing and registration,
accounting reports, and revenue/expense projections in our
Financing Your Small Business seminar
Business development classes: One-on-one counseling, research, and group projects are all part
Highline Community College’s Small Business Development Center offerings
Topic: Taxes
Washington State Department of Revenue: Read about Washington state tax laws and how they impact small businesses
Internal Revenue Service: Tax information for small businesses
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System: Pay federal taxes electronically
Topic: Additional Resources
NCUA—National Credit Union Administration: A US Government Agency
CheckFree Electronic Direct Deposit Enrollment: Sign up for direct electronic deposits to your BECU Business account
With low rates and no annual fee, the locally-issued BECU Visa is one of the best credit cards in the country.
Whether your business is just getting started or expanding, we have lending options for you to explore.
Get unbiased, personalized guidance that could help you meet your financial goals now and in the future.
Our financial educators offer free seminars on a variety of topics that educate and promote financial wellness.
It is the credit union way to improve the social, economic and environmental vitality of our communities.
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