Program Overview
We are glad that you are interested in becoming a member of Washington CASH. We are a nonprofit organization and most of our services are free or very low-cost. Our goal is to help people become financially successful through small business ownership. Most of our members come from low-income situations and either want to start a new business or want their existing business to become profitable.
The first step is to attend an orientation and apply for our Business Development Training. Please see our application process.
The Business Development Training is an 8-week course offered in the following locations and languages:
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To sign up for an Orientation, please contact us at (206) 352-1945 or info@washingtoncash.org. You can also check out our calender for upcoming orientations.
Once you graduate the Business Development Training, you have the option of applying to join a Business Group. The Business Groups meet twice a month for networking, guest speakers, and peer mentoring. Business Group members have access to a number of additional resources, including Advanced Workshops, and are eligible to apply for Washington CASH loans.
Peer Loans
Peer loans are appropriate for someone who is trying to get credit established. If you have no credit, poor credit, no collateral, and are new in your business – this is the loan for you! Our peer loans start at $1,000 and go up to $5,000. Learn more about peer loans.
Business Builder Loans
Our Business Builder Loans range from $5,001 up to $35,000. In order to qualify for these loans you must meet some of the requirements for more traditional loans, such as fair credit and collateral. Learn more about business builder loans.
Funded in part through a grant award with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
