Perfect Business (www.perfectbusiness.com) This website is a network of entrepreneurs, investors and business experts. Everyone on our site is here to encourage entrepreneurship and mutual success.
Entrepreneurship (www.entrepreneurship.org) Original articles, written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs related to starting and running high-impact companies.
Minority and Women Owned Businesses
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Minority Owned Businesses (www.sba.gov/content/minority-owned-businesses) Are
you ready to start your business, but don't know where to start or what
opportunities are out there for minority groups? The following
resources provide information on federal government programs and
services that help members of minority groups start their own
businesses, as well as resources to help finance your new business and
where to go to get training and assistance.
Women Owned Businesses (www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/1/2895) Have
you ever wanted to start your own business? If you are a woman
entrepreneur, there are many opportunities for you to start, grow and
expand your business. Start by asking yourself the following question:
Is Entrepreneurship for me? Once you've had some time to think about it,
try writing a draft of your business plan to help you get a grasp on
your ideas and how to make them come alive.
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) (www.mbda.gov/blog) MBDA,
a part of the U.S. Department of Commerce is an entrepreneurially
focused organization committed to wealth creation in minority
communities. The Agency's mission is to actively promote the growth and
competitiveness of large, medium and small minority business enterprises
(MBEs).
Minority Business Office (MBO) (www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/OEDIT/OEDIT/1165009699718) The
mission of the Minority Business Office (MBO) is to promote development
of existing and new minority businesses across the state and to
establish a network for distribution of information listing references
that are available to help new and existing businesses across the
state.
Colorado PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center (http://www.coloradoptac.org) Colorado
PTAC, government contract assistance, strives to provide employment and
improve the economic condition of the state by assisting companies
obtain local, state and federal government contracts. They provide
no-fee confidential counseling helping with identification of
eligibility, assist with the completion of applicable certifications,
review bids and proposals, completing registrations, and search for
relevant opportunities. Contact a Colorado Counselor to get started or call (719) 434-3470 or (970) 245-2010.
Colorado
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) (www.va-interactive.com/sbdc/ot/modules.php?state_name=CO) Ofrece
videos educacionales para negociantes, con una seccion Hispana. Topicos
incluyen: Nuevos negocios, Gerencia, Finanzas, Mercadeo, y mas.
Tech Tools to Benefit the Spanish-Language Community (http://home.techsoup.org/pages/default.aspx) TechSoup
works with nonprofits and libraries and offers many products in
Spanish. This includes software for office productivity, business
analysis, bilingual surveys, accounting, and simple wiki services to
foster collaboration across locations and countries.
Other Resources
My Own Business (www.myownbusiness.org) Address the particular needs of people who want to succeed in their own business. Continually improve our electronic and print offerings, maintaining a dynamic curriculum that is always economically relevant. Grow our network of collaborations worldwide.
Inc.com (www.inc.com) The
website for Inc. magazine, delivers advice, tools, and services, to
help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses more
successfully.
Assistance Programs (www.buzgate.org) Free small business assistance programs and mentors to start, grow and succeed in business
Small Business Trends (http://smallbiztrends.com) Online
publication for small business owners, entrepreneurs and the people who
interact with them. Offers a variety of websites and information feeds
to help you stay informed about the small business market.
The Wall Street Journal (http://guides.wsj.com/small-business) How to guide for small businesses with tips from The Wall Street Journal's reporters and columnist.
Minority-Owned
Businesses (www.sba.gov/content/minority-owned-businesses) Are
you ready to start your business, but don't know where to start or what
opportunities are out there for minority groups? The following
resources provide information on federal government programs and
services that help members of minority groups start their own
businesses, as well as resources to help finance your new business and
where to go to get training and assistance.
Business Town (www.businesstown.com) Start and run a small business without losing your shirt, your sleep, or your sanity!
All Business (www.allbusiness.com) Who needs startup capital? You can start your own business with almost
no money down. All it takes is hard work, dedication, and the right idea
-- and we've got 10 great ones for you.
American Management Association (www.amanet.org) A variety of topics, training material, job resources and more.
Small Business AOL (http://smallbusiness.aol.com) Welcome to the new AOL Small Business, your source for news, advice, success stories, video and tools for entrepreneurs -- and we think you're going to like what you see. Our staff of premier writers will show you how to make the most of your business with features and resource content on every aspect of starting and running a successful business.
Small Business ATT (http://smallbiz.att.com) Videos, blogs, success stories, resources from ATT.
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