Starting a business

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Nội dung này đã được dịch chuyên nghiệp sang các ngôn ngữ khác.

Qoraalkan waxaa si xirfad leh loogu turjumay luqado kale.

Ang nilalamang ito ay propesyonal na isinalin sa ibang mga wika.

이 콘텐츠는 전문적으로 다른 언어로 번역되었습니다.

ይህ ይዘት በሙያዊ በሌሎች ቋንቋዎች ተተርጉሟል።

  • Checklist for opening a business
  • Opening your new business location
  • Tools for starting a business
  • Expedited permitting program
    • In partnership with the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, we help eligible small businesses with commercial space permits and faster services. We offer help with researching construction needs, early permitting guidance, and faster permitting.
  • Small Business Guide
    • This small business guide is a collection of resources outlining the steps for starting and operating a business in the state of Washington, including information on business plans, payroll, opening, running, growing, and closing your business.
    • The guide is available in several languages and as a braille ready format.
  • Library to business program
    • The Seattle Public Library’s Library to Business program offers free classes, workshops, and support from business librarians to help with research, planning, and more.
  • Commercial Lease Amendment toolkit
    • The Lease Amendment Toolkit provides information and sample documents to help small businesses and nonprofits negotiate their rent situation with their commercial landlord.

Economic Development

Beto Yarce, Director
Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 5752, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94708, Seattle, WA, 98124-4708
Phone: (206) 684-8090
Fax: (206) 684-0379
oed@seattle.gov

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