SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE

Consultation

Request a Business Consultation

INTAKE FORM

SIMBA helps independent and local Eastern Washington businesses and entrepreneurs with all their business needs.

Since 2020, SIMBA had provided 1:1 business support and group trainings to over 1000 unique Eastern Washington businesses and entrepreneurs thanks in part to a variety of grants and contracts, as well as direct donations. Almost 80% of those businesses have been BIPOC-, women-, veteran-, LGBTQIA2S+, and immigrant/refugee owned. All of them have been independent and local small business owners just like you, living and working in Spokane and Eastern Washington.

Our talented Business Assistance team is available to you navigate all of your needs from startup to stay up. Let us help you with the business of running a business. Our consultations are just $25 for an hour, but they are always free for SIMBA Members, depending on membership level. Your consultation fee may be tax deductible for your business!

TOPIC AREAS

Our Business Support team is available to help business owners navigate through their business from start-up to stay-up, including, but not limited to, the following topics:

  • Raising Capital, Financing, and Loan Applications

  • Bookkeeping Basics

  • Tracking Expenses & Deductions for federal taxes

  • Nonprofit Formation & Compliance

  • State Regulatory Filings, including B&O and Sales Tax

  • Payroll Filings and Management

  • Digital Marketing

  • Social Media Management

  • Website Maintenance and Building

  • Business Licensing & Insurance

  • Understanding Contracts

  • Lease Agreements

  • Sales Agreements

  • Employee Records

  • LLC Setups & Trade Name Registrations

  • Food Industry Permitting and Specialty Licensing

  • Federal Tax Prep

And more!

Please complete the above-intake form to request business assistance. You will hear from a SIMBA staff member within 2 business days of completing your form to schedule your initial consultation! You are not limited to one consultation. Please make sure to look for an email from @spokaneindependent.org - it may have gone to your spam folder for scheduling and payment.

Questions? Comments? Need further assistance?

Email us at: info@spokaneindependent.org

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