Free accounting and consulting for Seattle small businesses
What is the ABC program?
The Accounting & Business Consulting (ABC) program is a City of Seattle program helping Seattle-based businesses and nonprofits get free access to accounting, business development, marketing, and loan support consultants. It's built to help businesses improve their financial situation, operations, and promote long-term growth. Participants get up to 10 consulting hours per category.
Who can apply?
- Must be a business or non-profit physically located in Seattle city limits. - Have a valid City of Seattle Business License. Lookup yours here! - Have no more than two (2) locations. - Have no more than 50 full-time employees. - Annual gross revenues must not exceed $5M.
What can we help with?
- Accounting system setup and improvement - Financial budgeting and projections - Payroll setup and management - Sales and business and occupation (B&O) tax preparation - Bookkeeping support - Financial operations like making sure your business operations match your accounting needs.