Startup Essentials for Entrepreneurs

Starting a business is exciting — and full of decisions that are hard to undo later. This Launch & Learn walks new and aspiring entrepreneurs through the foundation every Washington startup needs: choosing the right business structure (LLC, S-Corp, sole proprietorship) and what each means for taxes and liability, registering with the Washington Secretary of State and getting your UBI and Department of Revenue account, the licenses and permits that apply to your industry and city, setting up business banking and clean bookkeeping from day one, and the insurance and compliance basics that protect you as you grow. We close with the support ecosystem — free and low-cost resources, technical assistance programs, and where to get help when you hit a wall. Bring your business idea and your questions; we save time for live Q&A.