Resources
The Colorado Business Resource Guide is one of the most successful and comprehensive business start-up guides in the nation. It is made possible by a collaborative effort between federal and state business assistance agencies and the private sector. As federal and state agency budgets are reduced, this public-private partnership has become the most cost-effective way to produce this tremendous guide.
Email bette.brennan@state.co.us to request a copy of the guide to be mailed to you, call 303-592-5920 or click here to view the guide as an online PDF.
Small Business Navigator
The Small Business Navigator is the first point of contact for new and existing business owners with questions about federal, state and local licensing requirements. The navigator also provides referrals to a variety of state and federal assistance programs and local small business training. In addition, the navigator maintains a comprehensive database of federal, state and local regulatory and permitting requirements. Contact the Small Business Navigator at 303-592-5920.
Occupational License Database
The Occupational License Database on the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade website contains state and federal regulations for entrepreneurs. Click here to visit the database.
Veteran-Owned Business Database
The SBDC is dedicated to helping veteran small businesses through Arizona, Colorado and Kansas. Visit www.vetbizassist.org for up to date information and resources for veterans, as well as a comprehensive of veteran-owned businesses in the region.
Minority Business Database
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade hosts the Minority & Women-Owned Business Office, which provides information and services to help members of minority groups start his or her on business. List a minority-owned business in the extensive searchable database.
Colorado SBDC Annual Report
This report highlights the tremendous cooperation between community organizations that support small business. Academic institutions, economic development organizations, local government and corporate partners all play a part in the success of the Colorado SBDC Network. The participation of these entities is crucial to the support given to small businesses in the state.
This report contains success stories of SBDC clients and financial impact numbers, organized by center and by congressional district. Through the financial support of the business acumen of our clients, the Colorado SBDC was able to generate $67.94 in capital formation for every federal grant dollar obtained by the state. In addition, $80 in capital formation was obtained for every dollar local host organizations and communities contributed. To view the entire report, click here.
Small Business Development Center Overview
SBDC State Director Kelly Manning was interviewed for a Comcast "Making News" report. She talks about the free help and resources the SBDC provides to small businesses in order to help them start, grow and prosper in Colorado. Click here to watch the interview.
Free E-Learning Videos
The Colorado SBDC offers free online training videos to help you start your business. The videos range in topics from starting a business to managing your finances to the foundations of marketing. There are multiple videos under each topic focused in different speciality areas. The videos are also available in Spanish. Click here to start learning.