The Small Business Administration has a wealth of information available to help entrepreneurs and small business owners. Here are just a few of the things the SBA has to offer:
Free Online Business Plan Course
Patents, Copyrights & Trademarks
Forecasting & Strategic Thinking
The SBA provides loans for startups and established businesses. They have a comprehensive service section online that explains your options for borrowing, grants, finding contracts, using a minority owned business designation and even disaster assistance.
Government Contract Opportunities
Counseling & Training Programs
Minorities & Special Audiences
Disaster Recovery & Assistance
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is a nationwide version of local COCs. They provide business toolkits, links to resources, advocacy for business causes and a member center with discounts from large corporations.
Small Business Development Centers exist nationwide to help entrepreneurs and business owners in their local communities. We are very fortunate to have a thriving SBDC office here in Boulder, Colorado!
Akamai Consulting is proud to partner with the SBDC in offering pro bono consulting to small businesses in need. We also participate in their workshops and seminars, and we share their commitment to helping companies grow and thrive.
Micro Business Development is a Colorado non-profit organization whose mission is to eliminate barriers to economic independence for community entrepreneurs, both youth and adult, through access to markets, resources and business capital. Here are just a few of the tools that Micro Business Development has to offer:
Coaching on PR & Media Relations
Workshops and Training Courses
Visit the Colorado Secretary of State's Business Resources web site to file documents, research laws, understand fees or print a certificate of good standing.
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