1. A comprehensive Colorado Business Resource Guide at http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/OEDIT/OEDIT/1154721645662
Review this and bookmark it for future reference.
2. An excellent checklist for those thinking of starting a small business locally.
3. A calendar of SCORE seminars and training.
4. A summary of financing options for small businesses.
5. Register your business entity/tradename with the Colorado Secretary of State.
6. Check whether a "Business License" is required for your type of business:
-- State of Colorado Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (303) 894-7855
-- City of Colorado Springs City Clerk's Office (719) 385-5901.
-- State of Colorado alphabetic Occupational/Industry License Data Base
7. The Research Librarians at the Pikes Peak Library District—a great source for help in researching the demographics and business factors.
8. Colorado Springs Small Business Resource Guide--a one-stop source for local business resources and workshops.
9. Small Business Basics--an excellent outline of business planning and documentation, from SCORE and Bank of America.
10. The IRS Small Business and Self Employed One Stop Resource--forms, explanations, instructions.
Also, check out our relevant links page for other internet sites that may be useful. |
