Small Business Resources

Getting Started

General Resources

• Getting Started Overview
• 10 Steps to Starting a Business

Starting a Business in Colorado

• Colorado Business Portal

Writing a Business Plan

• How to Write a Business Plan – Small Business Administration
• How to Write a Small & Mid-Size Business Plan – Microsoft

Further Links

Forms to File

Federal

• Apply for an EIN Online

State of Colorado

• Forming an LLC, Registering a Trademark, etc.

Business Taxes

• Federal
• State of Colorado

Funding Opportunities

• Colorado Office of Economic Development
• Small Business Administration
• Loans & Grants Info

Legal Resources

• Small Business Law from LexisNexis – Small Business Law Database
• Legal Information from LexisNexis