
Explore Starting a Business
Do you want to be your own boss? Not sure what that business should be? Or do you have an idea for a business but you’re not sure what to do next, or how to get started?
Business Impact NW offers free exploration tools and classes to help you start on the path to launching a successful business. We serve ALL hopeful, new, and established business owners, especially those from communities of color, women, veterans, immigrants and refugees, and LGBTQ+.
Square One is the first step to accessing services from Business Impact NW
You have a great business idea. Now how do you get started?
Take our free Square One class. This 1.5 hour orientation will:
- give you actionable first steps to starting your business and the planning process
- introduce you to the programs and services we offer
- give you the opportunity to schedule meetings with a business coach
- offer specific information regarding our lending process as it applies to you individually
Take the first step by registering now!
What’s Next
Once you’ve taken Square One, are ready to write your business plan, and can imagine starting your business in the next 12 months, move on to the Launch Path!