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We have been working with small business owners for more than two decades. We understand that while financing is important, there are many other steps to successfully launching and growing a business. While the process and the order of the steps can vary depending on your business and your situation, applying for a loan is rarely one of the first steps, and never the last step.
For many business owners we've worked with, the language of finance was hard to understand, and they did not yet know how to create financial projections. In order to empower business owners and to remove barriers to accessing financing, we have created a variety of downloadable resources.


“Building my adult family home has been more than a business—it’s a reflection of my passion for compassionate care, my drive for excellence, and a deep commitment to making a meaningful difference,” Julia, owner of Pinecrest, says. “Along the way, Craft3 has enabled my creativity and mentored me as businessowner.”
Our customers and employees are remarkable and inspiring. Their ideas, energy, and visions are creating jobs, strengthening communities, and building financial stability.

Business Coach Miri Plowman shares what she learned from her time building an eatery in Seattle's Golden Gardens Park.

Learn how to use these four simple tips to plan for long-term business growth and expansion.

Learn how to protect yourself from unfair, deceptive, and fraudulent lending practices with these four tips.
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"Small businesses are heart of our local economies. Entrepreneurship for immigrants and folks of color can be difficult through no fault of their own. My life’s work revolves around empowering underserved communities, and helping people reimagine what the future can hold."
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