Resources
New Small Business Intuit Applications
SBDC Partner, Intuit, is seeking small business owners to use and give feedback on a pair of iPhone and iPad applications. These apps aim to help small business invoice painlessly, get paid quickly, track expenses, and keep information organized to build better customer relationships. Note that this is currently limited to businesses that are not using QuickBooks today. Participating businesses will receive the applications free for the duration of the 6 month test and will have the opportunity to sign up for additional studies with paid compensation. … Read Full Post »
Free Colorado Lending Source Webinar on Special Loan Programs
Colorado Lending Source, the state's not-for-profit, small business financing expert, offers monthly web trainings to help you better understand the small business financing available through their organization.
This month, Colorado Lending Source's webinar will provide you with information about two financing options available to small businesses:
1. The Small Business Administration's 7(a) Loan Program, what it can be used to finance, and how we can assist bank lenders with their 7(a) packaging.
2. The Colorado Main Street Loan prog …
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Free Webinar - Five Things You May Not Know About SBA Disaster Assistance
In the aftermath of a natural or man-made disaster, you don’t have to be a small business owner to get recovery assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration. But did you know that SBA’s disaster assistance program is the agency’s only direct loan program? Did you also know that SBA can provide assistance to communities in the aftermath of a disaster, independent of a Presidential disaster declaration?
Interesting and useful facts about the range and depth of SBA’s disaster assistance programs will be presented during the April 10 …
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Bid Opportunity for Local Subcontractors
Subcontractors in the South Metro Denver region: there is a bid opportunity available for you! The project is located on Buckley Air Force Base (BAFB), in Aurora, Colorado and requires the construction of an approximately 200,000 Square Foot Operations Controlled Access Facility. Building services and systems for electrical, mechanical, fire alarm and suppression will also be constructed. Earthwork will include rough grading, bulk excavation, service entrance infrastructure, storm drainage structure, and duct banks for building utility services. Site work will incl … Read Full Post »
Office of Advocacy Announces Small Business Data Resources Tool
Information abounds on the Internet, but timely, accurate, extensive, and accessible databases are sometimes hard to find. With more than 30 years of experience mining federal data sources from the Census Bureau to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, the Office of Advocacy today announced its newest research tool for small business researchers and policymakers, a hyperlinked listing of Small Business Data Resources.
“Over many years, Advocacy has used and helped develop some of the best business data available by firm size,” said Chief Counsel for A …
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Free Colorado Lending Source Webinar on SBA 504 Loan Program
The mission of Colorado Lending Source is to foster the economic growth of diverse small businesses within our communities. One way Colorado Lending Sources does this is through free monthly webinars designed to help small business owners better understand the financing available through their organization.
This month, the webinar will cover the U.S. Small Business Administration 504 loan program, including:
Loan structure
Eligible uses
Refinance options currently available through the program
Recent program updates
This webinar is …
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SBA’s March Web Chat Offers Tips and Advice for Women-Owned Small Businesses
In recognition of National Women’s History Month, SBA’s March web chat will feature an open forum on Women’s Business Ownership. The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Women’s Business Ownership helps to promote growth of women-owned businesses through SBA programs offering business training and counseling, access to credit and capital, and business and networking opportunities. It also administers a nationwide network of Women's Business Centers that provide training and counseling to entrepreneurs.
WHO: Ana Har …
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Tax Tips for The Self-Employed - Free Webinar Next Week!
Looking for help getting your taxes completed? The South Metro Denver Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) have teamed-up to offer a FREE 2-hour webinar to help entrepreneurs properly file their taxes.
Among the topics covered:
1. Top 5 Tax Questions for the Self-Employed – What’s a person new to self-employment to do? This tax webinar covers these key questions:
What entity form should my business be?
What should I do first?
How to pay and plan for estimated …
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Colorado Lending Source Hosts March Webinar on Special Loan Programs
Are you a small business owner looking for financing for your business? Each month, Colorado Lending Source offers web trainings to help entrepreneurs better understand the small business financing available through their organization.
This month, Colorado Lending Source’s webinar will cover Special Loan Programs. The two programs featured will be:
The Small Business Administration's 7(a) Loan Program, what it can be used to finance, and how Colorado Lending Source can assist bank lenders with their 7(a) packaging. The SBA 7(a) loan program can b …
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Get Tips on Using Social Media for Disaster Recovery
Crisis Communications Strategies offered during Free SBA/Agility Webinar
WASHINGTON – When a deadly tornado destroyed nearly 8,000 homes and businesses in Joplin, Mo. last May, civic and business leaders took advantage of social media tools to identify urgent needs, give accurate information, and connect disaster victims with credible resources to start the recovery process.
Businesses typically use social media to promote their products, but it’s a good idea to consider Social Media as a valuable tool in disaster preparedness.
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Colorado Lending Source Hosts Free Webinar on SBA 504 Loan Program
Are you a small business owner looking for a loan? Colorado Lending Source is hosting a free webinar on February 23rd covering this very topic!
This webinar will provide you with an overview of the Small Business Administration's 504 Loan program, including loan structure, eligible uses and and any recent changes or updates to the program. This webinar will also cover the refinance options currently available under this loan program.
The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 23rd from 10:00am-11:00am. Registration is available at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/ …
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Small Business Tax Workshop
Presented by Accion & Mi Casa Resource Center
On February 21st, Accion, a microfinance organization, and Mi Casa Resource Center are teaming-up to host a workshop to help small business owners with understanding and filing their 2011 tax returns.
Attendees will have the chance to:
Learn valuable tips
Discover best practices from industry experts
Ask one-on-one questions with A Resource, a business planning and consulting firm
There is no fee to attend this seminar! For further information or to RSVP, please contact Gwen Bonilla at gbonill …
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5th Annual Angel Capital Summit
The Rockies Venture Club will be hosting its 5th Annual Angel Capital Summit focused on connecting investors and entrepreneurs with a “learn – see – do” schedule, beginning with a full day of Investor and Entrepreneur Boot Camps, followed by interactive “pitches” by up to forty entrepreneurs seeking funding for their companies and an Investor Forum for angel investors to collaborate.
The Summit is a highly interactive event in which attendees will each receive $100,000 in “Venture Bucks” that they can “invest” in their favorite …
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Subcontractor Outreach Event - February 16th
CLARK CONSTRUCTION GROUP (An Equal Opportunity Employer) invites the area Subcontractors and Suppliers, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women Owned Small Business, HUBZone Business, Veteran Owned and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprise to an informational meeting for:
MOUNTAINVIEW-OPERATIONS FACILITY
CHILLER PLANT AND POWER PLANT PROJECT
Located at Buckley AFB, Aurora, Colorado
February 16, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
DoubleTree by Hilton, 13696 E. Iliff Place, Aurora, CO
303-337-2800
Meet the project team and get involved! The bid date f …
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SBA Live Web Chat Will Focus on How to Start a New Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s February web chat will offer business start-up advice for entrepreneurs. If you are considering starting a business in 2012, SBA can be valuable resource to help you find a mentor, improve your business skills and get training to help boost your ideas.
WHO: Janice Washington, state director of the Arizona Small Business Development Center Network, will host the February web chat on “New Year, New Business: How to Start it Right.” An experienced business consultant and former business owner, Washington will answ …
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Get Tips on Disaster Planning During Free SBA Agility Webinar
Are you Ready to be an Effective Communicator during a Crisis?
Because it’s easy for even the best leader to be overwhelmed when a crisis hits and misinformation shows up in a Twitter feed, managing the flow of information about your company is crucial when an emergency occurs.
Get tips on how to plan a communications strategy that will eliminate confusion and support your recovery efforts during a free webinar on February 14, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery Solutions.
The discussion will help you assess your company’s need …
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IRS Tax Tip: Online Tax Center Offers Tools and Resources for Small Businesses and Self-Employed
If you’re a small business or a self-employed individual who needs answers to tax questions, educational materials or tools to help you run your business, check out the IRS’s Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center at www.irs.gov/smallbiz.
This one-stop shop offers extensive resources and online tools to help small businesses and self-employed persons by providing resources such as:
Small business forms and publications
Online applications for an Employer Identification Number
Employment tax information – federal in …
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Colorado Lending Source Hosts Free Webinar on Special Loan Programs
Are you a small business owner looking for financing for your business? Each month, Colorado Lending Source offers web trainings to help entrepreneurs better understand the small business financing available through their organization.
This month, Colorado Lending Source’s webinar will cover Special Loan Programs. The two programs featured will be:
The Small Business Administration's 7(a) Loan Program and how Colorado Lending Source can assist bank lenders with their 7(a) packaging as well as. The SBA 7(a) loan program can be used by small busine …
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Free Veteran Resource and Job Fair
On January 26, 2011 The Department of Colorado’s Employment Committee and Colorado American Legion Employment Committee will hold their Second Annual Job and Resource Fair at the Plaza Hotel Conference Center in Longmont. * The Fair is FREE and open to all veterans - Active, Guard, Reserve & former service members! * Attend the FREE Resume writing for federal jobs seminar presented by Avue Technologies - preregistration is required! *Attend the FREE Starting a small business seminar presented by the Colorado SBDC - preregistration is required! *VA Regional … Read Full Post »
Local Library Districts Assist Entrepreneurs Through Market Research, Other Business Resources
Did you know the Arapahoe Library District (ALD) and Douglas County Libraries (DCL) each provide a variety of free resources to entrepreneurs throughout the south metro Denver region?
For small businesses in Arapahoe County, the Arapahoe Library District offers the following:
One-on-one appointments with skilled business librarians through the “Book a Librarian” program
Access to a number of market research and industry trend databases, as well as free assistance from the business librarians in using these programs
Workshops and classes on a va …
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Disaster Planning Tips Discussed During Free Webinar Hosted by SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions
Natural disasters exacted a significant financial toll on the United States in 2011. The Insurance Information Institute reports that insured losses from a series of disasters – which included devastating spring tornadoes in the Midwest, floods in the southeast, wildfires in the southwest, and Hurricane Irene – totaled $35.9 billion.
Small businesses were hit particularly hard as many were forced to close during these disasters, causing economic injury to many that were already struggling. The factors that cause financial losses after a disaster, however, ca …
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Association of Small Business Development Center's Offers Variety of Web Resources
Looking for a one-stop shop for all your small business questions? The Association of Small Business Development Center’s (ASBDC) website is a great place to start!
ASBDC is the most comprehensive small business assistance network in the United States and its territories. The mission of the network is to help new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership, and assist existing businesses to remain competitive in the complex marketplace of an ever-changing global economy.
Hosted by leading universities, colleges and state economic development agenc …
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Small Business Growth Summit Hosted by Revenue North
The Revenue North Small Business Growth Summit is 100% focused on helping small businesses increase their profitability through revenue growth in the most cost-effective manner possible. To that end, we have gathered experts in sales, marketing, customer retention, customer service, planning and personnel to share proven ways to grow your business—all for only $99 per person or $299 for up to 5-member staff. Here is what you can expect… Training from regional/ local experts. Every single session to be directly related to revenue and profit growth. Fanat … Read Full Post »
Special Seminar: Do You Want More Out of Your Business in 2012?
Do You Want More Out of Your Business in 2012? Presented by Terry Peltes Do you want to grow? How much? What's realistic? Is your business ready for growth? How will you get there? As a business owner, you must be absolutely clear on the answers to these questions! But don't worry if this causes you to feel some anxiety or pressure - we're here to help! Attend this free business-building workshop by a real business growth and development expert and learn: How to gain a competitive edge, potentially dominate your market, and earn high … Read Full Post »
Rep. Diana DeGette Hosts Small Business Forum on “Access to Capital”
Whether you’re starting a business or building the one you have, you need a lot of information to help you make sound financial decisions and to know what resources are available when you need help the most. Join Congresswoman Diana DeGette as she hosts a forum to educate local small business owners in the 1st Congressional District of Colorado on lending resources and the necessity of a strong business foundation.
The forum will bring together business professionals and small business owners to provide guidance and best practices on creating a successful business plan as well as …
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SBA Helps Veterans Start, Grow and Expand Small Businesses
With thousands of service men and women returning from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Small Business Administration is welcoming them home with programs and initiatives to help them start, grow and expand their businesses. SBA provides veterans access to much needed business counseling and training, capital and business development opportunities through government contracts.
Those products and programs include:
·Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV): training on how to start and grow a small business with programs targeted to service-disabled …
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Colorado Lending Source December Webinar: SBA 504 Loan Program
Colorado Lending Source is hosting a FREE webinar on the Small Business Administration's 504 Loan Program on Wednesday, December 14th at 9 am (mountain time).
This loan program is utilized by small businesses to finance the purchase, construction and renovation of commercial real estate and/or purchase capital equipment for business use. This webinar will provide you with a basic overview of the program and the recent variations that have been added, including the 504 Refinance Loan for conventional commercial real estate debt.
To register for this webinar, visit http://www.colo …
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SBA’s Web Chat to Focus on Tax Essentials For Small Business Owners
With the end of the 2011 tax year right around the corner, small business owners can help prepare themselves for the upcoming filing season by clicking in to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s free December web chat for tips on potential year-end tax savings.
Chat participants can get valuable information on how to prepare now with useful tax savings tips and a set of red flags on mistakes to avoid.
WHO: Edward S. Karl, CPA, vice president of taxation for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, will host SBA’s free December web chat on &l …
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Borrego Springs Capital Loan Programs
Looking for funding for your small business? Borrego Springs may have the loan program for you!
Borrego Springs Bank, N.A. is a minority owned (Native American), federally chartered, financial institution dedicated to serving the specialized needs of its customers. They are a proven U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) lender who strives for customer service excellence in providing businesses with numerous lending options. In addition to traditional banking services, they also feature banking products specifically designed to meet the needs of Native American tribes and their …
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Colorado Minority Business Office to Host Workshop on Proposals
What's YOUR "Win Rate"?
Come and learn ways to make your "win rate" better...
Analyzing RFPs and Writing Compliant Proposals
This 2.5 hour seminar will provide you with the essential tools to:
Interpret and understand what the RFP/RFQ issuer wants to see
Develop a compliance tracking and management system
Ensure 100% compliance with the issuer's requirements
Structure a logical, readable proposal or statement of qualifications
Make informed "bid/no-bid" decisions
Cope with a "b …
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SBA 8(a),HUBZone,Women-Owned Small Business Workshops
The U.S. Small Business Administration's Colorado District Office has announced the 2012 schedule for its 8(a)/HUBZone/Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) workshops.
8(a), HUBZone and WOSB are all programs offered through the federal government. However, many entrepreneurs are not sure how to become involved with them and what the benefits of each program are.
This class will take you through the following:
8(a) Business Development
Definition of the program
How to apply
Meeting the "Burden of Proof"
HUBZone
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Free Online Training Videos: Presented by the Colorado SBDC Network
The Colorado SBDC Network is proud to offer free online training videos to help your business succeed.
The videos range in topic from Starting a Business to Managing Your Finances and the Foundations of Marketing. Under each topic there are multiple videos that are focused in different specialty areas. The videos are also offered in Spanish.
These online tutorials are a great way to begin working on your business concept. These on-demand videos offer the flexibility you need to access the information when your schedule allows it. After completing these lessons, feel free …
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Colorado Lending Source November Webinar: Special Loan Programs
Each month, Colorado Lending Source offers web trainings to help entrepreneurs better understand the small business financing available through their organization.
This month, the webinar focuses on Special Loan Programs. Colorado Lending Source's Diane Rhodes will take participants through the U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) Loan Program and the Colorado Lending Source packaging services for this program. Diane will also discuss the Colorado Main Street Loan Program, which includes a U.S. Department of Agriculture Micro Loan and Small Business Administration Mac …
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Free Small Business Legal Night - Presented by Mi Casa
There is an important event coming up that will benefit small business owners in the area, particularly women- and minority-owned small businesses.
Mi Casa Resource Center is partnering with the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association and Hispanic Contractors of Colorado to offer a free Small Business Legal Night. Small business owners can come and get a free consultation regarding business matters. Some situations may be referred to more formal legal counsel.
This event is being hosted from 5:30pm-8:00pm on November 30 at the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado (646 Mariposa Street, Suite 1 …
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Get the Business Case for Preparedness at Free Webinar
Businesses everywhere are now operating on limited resources. Yet the survival of your company rests – particularly when faced with a disaster – on whether or not your key assets are protected. Developing a business continuity plan will not only reduce liabilities, but will ensure employee and customer retention, and may even reduce operational expenses.
On Tuesday, November 15, Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business Administration will host an online webinar focusing on how preparedness affects a company’s bottom line. Agility president &am …
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Colorado SBDC Network & The StartUp Path Mentor Entrepreneurs Online
The Colorado SBDC has teamed-up with The StartUp Path to offer free online training videos to help your business succeed!
What is the best way to succeed with a new business? Learn from a mentor – someone who has succeeded in that business. The StartUp Path offers an array of videos featuring entrepreneurs who succeeded in different industries while examining how they achieved their high levels of success. Entrepreneurship expert Dr. Tom Duening digs deeply into each mentors’ startup experience to give insight into what works and what doesn’t, so you can save tho …
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