Start a Business in Langley
Small businesses are the foundation of a thriving local economy, and Langley values, supports, and encourages these entrepreneurs in our community. Each year, business owners develop new and exciting offerings for Langley and we’re thrilled to watch these businesses come to life.
Supporting our local small businesses is crucial to foster economic growth within the Island community and to preserve the unique character and charm of our local neighborhoods and towns. Additionally, it creates job opportunities and allows for personalized customer experiences that cannot be replicated by larger corporations found in larger cities. The Langley Chamber of Commerce is here to help with resources to start your business and we look forward to supporting your new business dreams.
With its perfect outdoor destination for visitors and known for its stunning water and mountain views, Langley is the ideal location for your new business. We’re a thriving community with art galleries, wine tasting, antiques, restaurants and more. Find out what makes Langley unique and how to start your business in the “Village by the Sea.”
To help your business get started on the right track, we’ve created a compact downloadable version of the Langley Small Business Resource Guide. This guide provides information on many of the key services, programs, and resources available to help your small business get started, and succeed. We also provide information about what makes Langley a unique “Village by the Sea.”
Understanding your demographics through market research, writing a business plan, and creating a sustainable foundation for your business are all vital aspects to the health of your new business and an essential first step. There’s plenty of help out there, here’s a few to get you started:
Writing Your Business Plan Basics
Every business starts with a vision, which is distilled and communicated through a business plan. In addition to your high-level hopes and dreams, a strong business plan outlines short-term and long-term goals, budget and whatever else you might need to get started. Here’s some basics of writing a business plan with resource links below for guidance :
- Brainstorm an Executive Summary
- Create a Company Description
- Brainstorm Your Business Goals
- Describe Your Services or Products
- Conduct Market Research
- Create Financial Plans
- Bottom Line
- Frequently Asked Questions
Economic Development Council
Economic Development Council of Island County
Economic Reports and Demographics
Market Research & Demographics Size-Up Tool
WA State Dept. of Commerce - Industry Business Data Tool
Washington Dept of Commerce, StartUp Washington
Experts walk you through the various aspects of entrepreneurship that you’ll want to master, from business structure and marketing to supply chain and avoiding common mistakes.
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)
Small Business Guidance Washington State
Goosefoot
Starting a Business Workshop YouTube Video
Sno-Isle Library
Sno-Isle Library Business Research
