Useful resources for your business.
Starting a Business Links
Get an IRS Tax ID Number in Minutes (IRS)
Create a Washington State LLC (WA Sec of State)
Create a Washington State Corporation (WA Sec of State)
Established Business Links
How much is my Business Worth?– This is only a guide- consult a business appraiser in order to get an exact amount
Prospecting/Marketing
Zoho CRM–A free CRM system for Small Businesses
Misc Links
Evernote – Save those things that you done want to forget on the cloud (Free)
Dictation– Talk to your computer and it types for you. (Free)
Speedy Route– Need to go to several places? Put in the addresses and it will put them in order for a quick driving route.
CLIENT RESEARCH
Find the owner of any business in Washington State
5 Ways to spy on your competition
Find information on any court case in Washington
EASE OF COMPUTING
Talk to your computer and it will type what you say
SOCIAL MEDIA
Manage all your Social Media sites in one place
FIND HELP ON TASKS
They will do anything you want for $5
Find other people do other tasks and specialtys
Quick easy Thank you letter templates
ONLINE SERVICES
USEFUL WEBSITES FOR START UP’s
startupstash.com – A curated directory of resources and tools to help you build your startup. This is a good starting point.
squarespace.com/logo – Use this for basic logos done instantly.
portent.com/tools/title-maker – This helps you figure out content ideas. Help get creativity flowing.
stocksnap.io – Free Stock Photos for your website or other uses.
mailchimp.com – Newsletters and signup widgets
zoho.com – FREE CRM tool in order to keep track of your clients and follow up
namecheap.com – Lowest cost way to register your website domain
fiverr.com – Pay $5 (or a bit more) for tasks ranging from logo design to copy writing
docracy.com – Open source legal documents (Note from Paul: BE CAREFUL! Consult a Lawyer if needed)
www.score.org/browse-library – Take free classes on things to help start your business
skillshare.com – Unlock your creativity with free online classes & projects