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

Planning
The Small Business Planner includes information and resources that will help you plan at any stage of the business lifecycle.
http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html

SCORE
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

Small Business Administration (SBA)
Sound financials are the basis for any start-up or existing business.  Utilize 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

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/

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

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

Online Business Publications: Start, Grow, & Manager Your Business 
http://www.entrepreneur.com/
http://www.inc.com/
http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/

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