The following is a collection of links to web sites with valuable resources for any business. Whether you are already operating or just starting, there is something here for you. 

Taxes! Sometimes filing tax reports can be a burden on you and your business. Luckily, Washington State has come out with a easy-to-understand video about filling your tax reports and insurance premiums.
http://business.wa.gov/tax_video.aspx

Careful planning is fundamental to success.  The Small Business Planner includes information and resources that will help you at any stage of the business lifecycle.
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html

Register Online for Free SCORE business counseling in Spokane:
http://www.scorespokane.org/counselingAppt.php 

Free online workshops and Business plan templates:
http://www.score.org/business_toolbox.html

Sound financials are the basis for any start-up or existing business use the SBA Financial Assistance Forms to get yours on track.
http://www.sba.gov/tools/Forms/smallbusinessforms/fsforms/index.html

SBA's Online Women's Business Center
www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/onlinewbc

 
Comprehensive sources for everything you need to know about doing business in Washington State:

Access Washington: Doing Business in Washington
http://access.wa.gov/business/start.aspx

Washington State Dept. of Revenue: Doing Business
http://dor.wa.gov/content/doingbusiness/

There are many types of business licenses. Depending on what you do and where you operate, most businesses will need some sort of license. Utilize Washington’s Business Licensing Guide:
http://www.dol.wa.gov/business/licensing.html

Don’t forget the IRS. Surprisingly easy to navigate for a government website, it contains extremely valuable federal tax information and forms for all businesses:
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/index.html

There are a multitude of online business publications with information to help start, grow or manage a small business. Regularly check three of the best for great articles and ideas to help develop, market and grow your business.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/
http://www.inc.com/
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/

Starting Your Business in Idaho? Utilize the following website and start-up guide:

http://www.idaho.gov/business/
Starting a Business in Idaho Booklet (pdf)