"I worked in the industry for several years as a mechanic and hated what I saw. People were taken advantage of and lied to...I loved fixing cars but couldn’t stay in an industry with this landscape so I quit…and started daydreaming about how I could do it better."
Why Olympia Might Matter to You
We have spent the last year listening to the needs of Ventures entrepreneurs. Based on your input, our team is laser-focused on four ways to help our business owners during the 2019 legislative session.
Como mantener un crédito personal para ayudar a tu negocio
Muchos creen que las tarjetas de crédito son un mal financiero. Sí, existen riesgos y peligros si las usamos de manera irresponsable, pero siempre que las uses bien podrás disfrutar de su comodidad y beneficios.
Food Justice: Supporting Food Businesses Through Advocacy
We are calling this our “food justice” campaign because we know that food entrepreneurs with limited resources face an uphill battle because of a lack of access to capital and other barriers.
¡Prepárese para sus impuestos de negocio del 2018!
Aprovechen de los últimos meses del año para organizarse y prepararse para la temporada de impuestos el otro año.
A Peer Loan Helped Land This Business in Airports
Elena Nebreda received a $2,000 loan through a vote by her peers to exhibit at the Seattle and Las Vegas gift shows.
Partner Spotlight: Pike Place Market Daystall Program
The revenue made a tremendous impact on vendors—some were able to get ahead on their rent, pay off some business credit card debt, or invest in inventory.
Stories of Empowerment: My Internship at Ventures
"There are many reasons to intern at Ventures, but perhaps none is more worthwhile than being a part of something that remains firm to what it stands for."
Increasing Access, Reducing Barriers: Our Policy Agenda
It has been a year of new programs, awards and a lot of other exciting...