Business Index
Translating dreams into reality requires reliable information, planning, and action.
Larimer County Business Index
- Economic Development Organizations
- Business Plans
- Licenses & Permits
- Tax Information
Find local rates, Colorado tax statistics and sales tax calculator, Larimer County Enterprise Zone, Workforce Training Incentives - Financing Options
- Workforce Demographics
- Workforce Access & Training
- Finding a Business Location
Things to Consider, Checklists, Property Search & Relocation Tools - Personal Relocation
- Local Resources
- Other Resources
- BizStats.com
The "Bluebook" for businesses - Forms & Tools
- Research & Education
- Other Resources
- BizStats.com
The Colorado Business Resource Guide
One of the most successful and comprehensive business guides in the nation, made possible by a collaborative effort between federal and state business assistance agencies and the private sector.
All links below access the State of Colorado web site.
- Getting Started Checklist [pdf]
- Business Entry Options [pdf]
New, Existing, Franchises - Legal Structure and Registration [pdf]
Definitions and Pros & Cons of: Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation, Articles of Incorporation, Limited Liability, Non-Profit, Cooperatives, Out-of-State Businesses, Where to Register - Income and Property Tax [pdf]
Self-Employment Taxes, Employee Reminders, Independent Contractor, Enterprise Zones - Colorado Sales Tax [pdf]
- Employer Responsibilities [pdf]
- Bookkeeping [pdf]
- Sources of Assistance [pdf]
- A Guide to Choosing Your Advisors [pdf]
- Business Plan [pdf]
- Marketing [pdf]
- Financing Options [pdf]
- Liabilities and Insurance [pdf]
- Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents [pdf]
- Important Contact Information [pdf]