The Center for Business & Innovation (CB&I) is committed to business prosperity throughout Washington state. We provide no-cost services and resources for entrepreneurs, business owners, and managers to help them achieve greater success.
Are you ready start your business? We're ready to help you succeed! B.E.S.T. is a online program that you can now take at your own pace.
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The SBDC Network is your resource for expert business advising, management training and market research. SBDC advisors offer one-on-one technical assistance at no charge to make sure you have the information you need to make the decisions that are right for you and your company.
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Are you ready to grow your business? This Washington State Department of Commerce Program provides existing businesses with the tools they need to take their business to the next level.
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Are you interested in bidding on a government contract or having your business certified as women, minority, or veteran owned? APEX can help! This resource offers free counseling for finding and bidding on government contracts for small business owners.
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We know entrepreneurs are very busy so we offer many of our training series online on demand. Explore resources to learn more!
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Yes, Washington has an economic nexus law, meaning businesses must collect sales tax if they have over $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions in the state, even if they don’t have a physical presence. Washington is a destination-based sales tax state, so the tax rate is based on the buyer’s location. Marketplace facilitators like Amazon and Etsy may collect tax on your behalf, but it’s your responsibility to verify compliance.
Learn more on the Washington State Department of Revenue website.
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Learn more about how you can help support small businesses during Entrepreneur Month!
