Business Resources
Telework Resources
National Telecommuting Institute (NTI)
National Telecommuting Institute (NTI) is a unique educational/job-matching organization pioneering the development of telework jobs for Americans with disabilities.
Online Business Plan Tools
Build Your Business Plan
Step by step assistance in building your own business plan
Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Download templates for startup business plans, established business plans, financial projections and more.
General Business Resources
The Abilities Fund Resource Center
Training, technical assistance, and advisory services designed to help entrepreneurs with disabilities become their own best resource
Artist Trust
Artist Trust supports artists in Washington by providing information to tens of thousands of artists each year, and they have granted more than $2.5 million in direct support to 1,213 of Washington State’s most promising musicians, writers, visual and craft artists, playwrights, choreographers, composers, performers and filmmakers.
Access Washington: Doing Business in Washington
This website provides all of the information you need about licenses, permits, taxes and more for businesses in Washington State.
Business Funding Resources
WATF compiled this list of resources. Please email info@watf.org if you would like to submit any changes or additional information.
Center for Veterans Enterprise
This site is the federal web portal for veterans in business. It features a variety of resources including information on funding, assistance programs, federal procurement, management and more.
Entrepreneur.com: Solutions for growing businesses
All you need to know about starting your own business
Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of the nation's small businesses
Small Business Administration
Aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses
Small Business Development Center
Provides valuable counseling, training and research services to business owners or prospective owners, operating in a rapidly changing business environment
Small Business Tax Center
The IRS has variety of resources and products specifically designed for small businesses, addressing everything from retirement to record keeping.
StartUpBiz.com: Online resources for people with business ideas
Online resources for people with business ideas
Washington Initiative for Supported Employment
A private, non-profit organization dedicated to expanding employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
