Funding Your Business

Getting the funding you need to manage and grow your business is never easy. The below resources are designed to help you better prepare the business and owners to get the capital you need to keep your business healthy.

Also check out our podcast: “Getting a Loan“.

• Debt Restructuring Guide
• Can I Qualify for a Business Loan SBDC
• Checklist_Finding Hidden Cash Fill-in
• StartUp Wisdom – 27 Strategies for Raising Business Capital by Maury Foreman and Jordan Tampien. Published by Washington State Department of Commerce: http://startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/StartUp_Wisdom_online2.pdf

SBA LINC is a tool that connects borrowers with SBA Approved Lenders

SBA Seattle District Office has a Resource Guide with loan information, a calendar of events and more

Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) offers consumer resources and news including current consumer alerts regarding scams. Research your Financial Institution here. DFI strongly recommends that consumers deal only with companies or individuals that are properly licensed to conduct business. Consumers can determine whether an entity is properly licensed using the “Verify a License” feature on the DFI’s website at www.dfi.wa.gov