Seattle and Puget Sound Small Business Resources

This page provides regional resources for small companies and entrepreneurs. For more resources related to Search Engine Marketing, SEO, web design, and marketing materials, please visit our main resources page.  Please let us know if you have additional suggestions for this page.

Better Business Bureau
The BBB provides business reliability reports, dispute resolution, and other services to consumers and businesses. This is a great resource for checking on potential vendors and customers.

Greater Puget Sound Chamber of Commerce
Offers programs, services, and events for area businesses. Advocates business issues in local and regional government.

MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest
"The MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest promotes the establishment and growth of technology companies through programs that educate and inform entrepreneurs and supporters of entrepreneurship."

Northwest Entrepreneur Network
The Northwest Entrepreneur Network helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.

Small Business Administration
The local branch of this federal agency provides management assistance, information resources, financing, and subcontracting opportunities to small businesses.

Small Business Forum
Use this online community to discuss various business topics, or share problems and solutions with other small business owners.

UW Business School Center for Technology Entrepreneurship
The CTE offers programs and events on a variety of topics related to small business and entrepreneurship.

WSA
Washington's largest state-wide technology trade association provides networking and educational opportunities to companies of all sizes, as well as advocacy and a purchasing cooperative for its members. 

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