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Resources → Business Operations

Business Operations

Resources for Washington business owners and founders—from entity formation to protecting your competitive advantages.

4 Resources
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Guide 8 min read

Choosing a Business Entity in Washington

LLC, corporation, or S-corp? Washington-specific considerations including B&O tax, registered agents, and what tech startups should know about Delaware.

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Explainer 7 min read

Washington Non-Compete Law: What Employers Need to Know

Washington's 2020 non-compete law is among the most restrictive in the country. Income thresholds, garden leave requirements, and what's still enforceable.

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Explainer 7 min read

Intellectual Property Basics: What's Protectable

Trade secrets, patents, copyrights, and trademarks—what each protects, how they differ, and common misconceptions for tech companies.

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Reference 5 min read

Business Operations Terminology

Plain-English definitions of business and legal terms—operating agreements, vesting, B&O tax, cap tables, work for hire, and more.

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