Here are some other resources for small business assistance:
Small Business Hotline - 303-592-5920
Department of Revenue, Sales Tax & Trade Name 303-238-3278
State Minority Business Office 303-892-3840
Denver Business Associates - 303-455-3099
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) - 303-844-3985
The above resources provide services at no charge or minimal cost.
Some links to other web sites that you may find
useful to help you start your small business:
http://business.gov Also called the U.S. Business Advisor, this web site is a one-stop link to all information and services the federal government provides for business.
http://www.bplans.com This web site offers a wealth of information about operating a small business including articles from real small business owners.
http://www.colorado.gov/The State of Colorado's home page includes state agencies, state tax questions, employer forms, small business start up guide, and statistics on Colorado. Order the free business resource guide.
http://www.export.gov Export portal for USDOC and eventually other Federal agencies. It is designed to be a one-stop information source for everything an exporter will need in order to export.
http://sba.gov The U.S. Small Business Administration home page location of SBA offices, activities, points of contact, business cards registry, files (downloadable shareware and freeware).
http://www.score.org/ A volunteer organization that counsels entrepreneurs with business plans and a host of business related issues.
http://www.state.co.us/oed/sbdc The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) home page. A good site for finding the Center closest to you. They provide free business counseling.
contact info:
Colorado Enterprise Fund
1888 Sherman Street
Suite 530
Denver, CO 80203
303-860-0242