First Steps

New Business Welcome Kit

Checklist for starting a business from the IRS

Guide to Business Planning from the U.S. Small Business Administration

Portland's Small Business Guide (PDF Document)

Portland Small Business Liaison FAQ

Moving Forward 

Certified Public Accountant database

Fair Employment Practices from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries

Health insurance for employers

Workers' Compensation Division of Oregon

Growing Your Business

Business Training & Assistance

Entrepreneur Resources from the Kaufmann Foundation 

Additional Resources 

Better Business Bureau

Family Business assistance from the Austin Family Business Program

Small Business Incubator at the Multnomah County Library