IRC Seattle Microenterprise Development Program
The IRC Seattle Microenterprise Development Program works to reduce barriers to success for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are underserved by traditional business resources and financial institutions.
About
The IRC Seattle Microenterprise Development Program works to reduce barriers to success for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are underserved by traditional business resources and financial institutions. Our program offerings:
Business technical assistance: Our business counselors can help entrepreneurs at any step of their small business journey. We offer assistance ranging from developing a business plan, to researching requirements and locations, to connecting with other business owners in Western Washington.
Financial education and empowerment: We work closely with our financial coach to ensure that all entrepreneurs and business owners have a secure personal finance foundation from which to launch or expand their business.
Access to loan products: Through the Center for Economic Opportunity (CEO), we offer small business loans from $500 to $50,000. CEO was created with the express intention of helping new Americans and others who may not have access to traditional lending sources due to a lack of credit history.
Program Eligibility:
Individuals who fall between the ultra-low to moderate income percentage of the area's median income, adjusted for family size. All participants regardless of immigration status are welcome. Interpretation services are available. Services are only provided to clients who live within Snohomish, King, Pierce, & Thurston counties.
Services offered by this organization are listed below. This provider specializes in the areas listed in bold.
Services Provided
Business Planning
- Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
- Cash Flow/Financial Planning
- Market Research
- Operations
- Forming a Business
Financial Resources and Assistance
- Bookkeeping /Tracking Expenses and Income
- Financial Statement and Cash Flow
- Microloans (Specialty)
- Non-Traditional Financing (Specialty)
Internship Programs and Student Services
- Youth Entrepreneurship Education
Libraries and Research
- Business Research Resources
Management Issues
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Leadership/Professional Development
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
- Small Scale Manufacturing
Marketing and Sales
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Market Research
- Website Development
Mentoring
- One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
- Peer Mentoring
Networking and Associations
- Small and Microbusiness/General
Starting a Business
- Business Research Resources
- Business Technical Assistance (Specialty)
- Forming a Business
- Home-Based Business Training
- Startup Business Counseling
Technical Assistance
- E-Commerce
- Website Development
Training
- Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
- Business Plan Training and Assistance
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
- Home-Based Business Training
Events and Community Building
- Connect with Other Businesses Like Yours
- Meet-ups/Social Events
