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Statewide Business Programs

The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is the only statewide organization offering a comprehensive suite of business services to support Colorado entrepreneurs and small businesses at every stage of development. Our time-tested programs provide invaluable training, access to resources and are backed by a network of approximately 300 business experts offering free, confidential one-on-one business advising. 

Our advisors are proficient in core business essentials and can work with you on any of the following business needs:

  • General business advising
  • Business plans
  • Disaster recovery
  • Intellectual property
  • International trade
  • New business feasibility analysis
  • Startup development

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Access to Capital

Ready to secure funding and fuel your small business growth? This program helps you master loan readiness and prepare your business for valuation. Learn how to assess capital needs and prepare effective loan applications. We provide training on key financial practices: accounting, taxation, profit and loss, and cash flow management. Gain the financial acumen to confidently navigate financial landscapes and build a foundation for sustainable, long-term business success. 
 

Live At Center     Online Learning Course     Cursos De Educación En Línea

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Essential Business Skills for Child Care Administrators

The Colorado SBDC, in partnership with Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), offers tailored business support for child care providers. Learn financial management, marketing, and operational skills specific to the industry while earning Colorado Sunshine points. Gain strategies for attracting families, enhancing efficiency, and maximizing profitability. Access practical tools, streamline operations, and join a supportive network with expert mentorship. 
 

Live At Center     Online Course Coming Soon    Cursos De Educación En Línea Muy Pronto

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Exit Planning For Your Business

Exit planning is a strategic process that helps business owners prepare for the eventual transition of their ownership. This program provides expert guidance on valuation, sales, and succession. Learn how to maximize your business's value, prepare for a smooth transfer, and secure your financial future. Our advisors offer personalized strategies, ensuring a successful exit, whether that involves selling the business, passing it on to family members, or another exit strategy. 
 

Live At Center     Online Learning Course

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Leading Edge

LEADING EDGE™ is is a comprehensive business essentials program designed to guide you in starting or growing a successful business through an actionable business plan. The program combines classroom sessions, interactive exercises, and expert discussions. By course completion, you'll grasp essential business aspects, develop a strategic business plan, and assess your model's financial viability. Ultimately, you'll gain the confidence to make informed decisions and build a sustainable business.
 

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Market Research

Maximize your business potential and work with experts to refine your model, products, and target markets. By understanding demand, competition, and demographics, you gain crucial insights. These insights then allow you to strategically position your business, ensuring your products reach optimal consumers and drive sustainable growth. This strategic approach minimizes risks, allowing for informed decision-making and a more secure path to long-term success.
 

Live At Center     Online Learning Course     Cursos De Educación En Línea

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Introduction to Digital Marketing & Social Media

This business program empowers small business owners to build a strong online presence. Learn digital marketing fundamentals, including social media, website optimization, and e-commerce strategies. Gain a competitive edge with best practices, industry resources, and tools to establish your online presence and reach your target audiences more effectively. Furthermore, you'll also learn the importance of online reputation management to protect and enhance your brand's digital image.
 

Online Learning Course     Cursos De Educación En Línea

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TechSource

Colorado is the third most concentrated tech industry economy in the nation and home to TechSource, a multi-faceted program that boosts the economic potential of science and technology ventures in the state. Offering specialized support from startup to second stage, this program offers advising, accelerators, workshops, and events addressing real-time industry and technology trends. Unlike other accelerators, TechSource focuses on non-dilutive capital sources like SBIR/STTR grants, federal R&D tax credits, and technology commercialization.

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Colorado Manufacturing Resources

Colorado is deeply committed to fostering a thriving manufacturing sector. To explore the local support available, visit the Colorado SBDC's Manufacturing Resources page. This central hub connects you to specialized organizations, associations and conferences focused on the manufacturing industry. From the Colorado SBDC and Manufacturer's Edge to federal initiatives like the SBA's Manufacturing & Onshoring Hub, learn more about local and federal resources to support manufacturing businesses in Colorado.

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Specialized Business Support

Did you know that in addition to the Colorado SBDC, there are several other offices and departments that can help small businesses with specialized needs like government contracting, business certifications, or employee ownership? Learn more about how the Colorado SBDC is part of a statewide network working together to support all small businesses. 

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Client Testimonial

“I am thankful to have found the Central Mountain SBDC, which not only introduced me to the vibrant Salida business community, but also provided me with essential resources in lending, insurance, cash flow management, and proforma analysis, ensuring a solid start for my business.”

Mike De Runtz, Owner
Rocky Mountain Clubhouse
Salida, CO

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Get Help For Your Small Business

The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is Colorado’s most trusted business resource. We empower businesses to launch, advance, and thrive, ultimately fueling innovation, strengthening local economies, and driving economic vitality across the state. Since 1987, the Colorado SBDC has been the state's only nationally accredited, go-to resource for entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage. With 14 Service Centers, over 25 Satellite Centers, and a network of approximately 300 business experts, the Colorado SBDC delivers no-cost, confidential one-on-one advising, essential training, and vital connections to community partners. 
 

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The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Colorado SBDC is a partnership between the State of Colorado, Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, the Small Business Administration (SBA), Colorado’s institutions of higher education, local economic development organizations and local chambers of commerce. 

This program is supported by Federal Funding.

 

 

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