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Doing Business on the Go?
Check out the new & improved WA Sales Tax App
Use the Department of Revenue’s free tax rate lookup mobile app at your job or delivery sites to ensure that you are collecting the right tax rate.
Download at Google Play (Android) and App Store (Apple)
Cool features include:
- Find the current local sales tax with one click.
- Save tax rates for multiple locations and download for your accounting records.
- Find the current sales tax rate with one click on the app’s home screen, using GPS.
- You can also enter a full street address and zip if you are not on the job site.
- Save your job site locations by name and by calendar month.
- Sales tax rates change quarterly; easily refresh rates that have expired with one click.
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Employment Security Dept.
WA Cares Fund
Prepare for Contributions & Exemptions
The WA Cares Fund is a new program that gives working
Washingtonians access to long-term care coverage when they need it.
Workers earn $36,500 in lifetime long-term care insurance coverage (adjusted annually for inflation) by contributing 0.58% of their wages during their working years.
Check out the toolkit for tools and resources designed for employers, businesses and professional organizations, community groups and anyone who wants to communicate about the WA Cares Fund.
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Secretary of State
Deceptive Texts & Emails Targeting Small Businesses
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a consumer protection lawsuit against two businesses and their owner for sending deceptive texts and emails to Washington businesses and nonprofits. Since January 2022, Ferguson said the company sent 147,000 texts and emails deceptively getting people to file their annual report and annual meeting minutes.
Reminders:
- The Secretary of State's office will never send text messages.
- Businesses and nonprofits are required to file an annual report each year by the last day of the month in which they originally formed. They are not required to submit annual meeting minutes.
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File online using the Corporations and Charities Filing System (CCFS).
- View the consumer alert notification from their website.
We urge anyone who may have been targeted to contact the Attorney General's Office.
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Hiring Summer Workers?
Employment laws provide guidelines and regulations to offer protection and structure for both employers and employees. Washington labor laws cover a variety of topics such as pay, leave, breaks, workplace safety, hiring, and discrimination.
Common workplace topics:
Questions?
Contact the Employment Standards Program at 360-902-5316 or esgeneral@lni.wa.gov
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Dept. of Enterprise Services
What Qualifies as a Small, Diverse, or Veteran-Owned Business?
DES is committed to dismantling barriers that prevent small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses in Washington state from selling goods and services to governments and organizations.
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Small business means the primary location is in Washington state and the business has 50 or fewer employees or a gross annual revenue of less than $7 million.
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Diverse businesses are owned by women; people in a racial minority; socially and economically disadvantaged people.
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Veteran-owned businesses must be at least 51% owned by a veteran.
Join us for an Open House the third Thursday of the month from 3-4 p.m. This virtual event will provide you with an introduction to state contracting and learn how to find upcoming contracting opportunities.
- State Contracting Opportunities & Open House -May 18, 2023 - Register Here
Stay informed! Subscribe to the Business Diversity Bulletin today!
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Small Business Resources & Requirements Workshops
 Small Business Workshop • In-Person • Tri-Cities
- Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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TRIDEC at 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd, Ste A, Kennewick, WA 99336
- Select a time and Register Here
Starting a Business in WA • Virtual
- Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
- Live via Zoom - Register Here
The Small Business Liaison Team, also known as the SBLT, is a partnership between 29 state agencies working together with local economic development partners to support and connect with business owners.
The Small Business Requirements & Resources (SBRR) are free workshops providing you with essential information and resources to help start and grow your business.
Outreach events are sponsored by the Small Business Liaison Team and hosted by local partners.
 Conferencia para Negocios Latinos en Tri-Cities
- Cuando: Jueves 1 de Junio, 2023. 5:30 - 8:30 pm
- Donde:Salon Monte Carlo 411 West Lewis Street Pasco, WA 99301
- Para Registrarse
Capacitación para dueños de negocios sobre servicios y requisitos regulatorios
¡Está invitado a participar en esta capacitación gratis! Conéctese con recursos estatales, servicios y requisitos regulatorios para la administración de su negocio. Estaremos en Wenatchee, Yakima y Spokane. Estas capacitaciones están organizadas con el apoyo de diferentes organizaciones locales. Para más información siga este link.
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53 Grants, Loans & Programs to Benefit Your Small Business
The US Chamber of Commerce has provided a list of loans, grants, and other financial opportunities that can help your business thrive and grow.
 “National Small Business Week took place April 30 – May 6, 2023, and was recognized by proclamations from President Joe Biden and Governor Jay Inslee.
The Seattle District Office is proud to announce the Washington winners of our 2023 Small Business Awards, who received their awards on May 3 at the Museum of Flight.
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Events • Meetings • Training • Calendars
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