CROWN’s Role in the City of Seattle’s ABC Program

Small businesses and nonprofits in Seattle face unique challenges — from building brand awareness to navigating financial systems and digital marketing. To help, the City of Seattle’s Accounting and Business Consulting (ABC) Program connects local organizations with expert consultants who offer one-on-one support in strategic areas like accounting, business operations, marketing, and branding — all at no cost to eligible participants.

The ABC Program is administered by the City’s Office of Economic Development and provides up to 10 hours of free consulting per category, letting small business owners work directly with specialists to build stronger, more sustainable operations. Eligible businesses must be based in Seattle, hold an active Seattle business license, have 50 or fewer full-time employees, generate under $5 million in annual revenue, and operate no more than two physical locations.

Since May 2025, CROWN has been proud to serve as an approved ABC Program consultant in the Marketing and Design category.

In this role, our team offers free tailored guidance to Seattle’s small businesses and nonprofits in areas including:

• Developing strategic brand and marketing plans • Crafting effective social media strategies • Auditing and optimizing digital presence • Planning targeted advertising and promotional campaigns

Whether a neighborhood cafe, community organization, or emerging startup, CROWN brings deep marketing expertise to help local entrepreneurs amplify their reach and accelerate growth. Through this collaboration with the City of Seattle, we’re able to break down barriers that often hold small businesses back, offering practical support that’s rooted in real-world experience and designed to move the needle.

The ABC Program itself embodies Seattle’s commitment to inclusive economic development and business success. By offering free access to vetted consultants across key business disciplines, it helps local ventures strengthen their operations, build resilience, and pursue sustainable long-term growth.

If your business or nonprofit is based in Seattle, consider applying to the ABC Program and taking advantage of this powerful resource — including the specialized marketing and design consulting that CROWN provides.