Business Resources
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.
Washington SBDC Audio Visual Media
View our video series Business Planning, Getting a Business Loan and Understanding Financial Statements.
Listen to our podcast: “Getting a Loan“.
Helpful Documents
- 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
Website Resources
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
