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the US Small Business Administration has 10 steps to guide you through the process
Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Click on the website link and scroll down to learn about each step.
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Learn about negotiation, understanding other people's perspectives, and developing resilience
Join Defy Colorado mentor and Founders Circle member Jason as he discusses three critical tools for human interaction with the Defy crew and several Defy graduates. Jason admits he's still screwing them up, so that's why it's really important to know these three things: how to negotiate, how to understand other people's incentives, and how to be resilient. These three skills will make for more effective outcomes in all relationships, personal and professional.
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great resource from the Colorado Office of Economic Opportunity and International Trade
Click on the website link to get started on your startup plan. The first step is their Small Business Resource Guide, an A-Z tutorial on how to start, grow or move a business to Colorado. You'll also be linked to the Small Business Navigator, which will walk you through the perplexing world of licenses, permits and other pertinent information to start or move your business to Colorado. Finally, they'll link you to the Nationally Accredited Colorado Small Business Development Center (COSBDC) Network. The COSBDC provides a variety of assistance to include free, confidential consulting to small business owners, as well as training programs at little or no cost at locations throughout the state. This resource is all about delivering personalized guidance to help you reach your goals, which is invaluable.
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Learn how to start your startup!
Defy Colorado mentor, board member, and all around great guy, Tom Wyman gives a peek behind the curtain of the life of an entrepreneur. Topics include: the experience of founding SketchUp, the selling of SketchUp to Google, learning to ask for help, imposter syndrome, and more.
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Part 2 explains more of the mechanics of starting a startup
Defy Colorado mentor, board member, and all around great guyTom Wyman shares wisdom on the process of starting a new business. Topics include: types of companies to start, common dos & don'ts, funding your start-up and more.
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Learn how to make an online presentation about your business (pitch deck)
Defy Colorado mentor and co-founder Jason demonstrates the value of an accurate, attractive, and convincing pitch deck. Topics include: a pitch deck that needs no explanation, the value of eye candy, demonstrating your magic and more.
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If you're asking people for something, you need to know how
What is effective communication? Mary, who's one of Defy's mentors, explains what effective communication is and how to improve your ability to talk to other people. These tips are helpful for entrepreneurs preparing for pitch competition as well as in everyday life.
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Learn to write emails that successfully introduce your business--and much more!
Learn from a pro! Email marketing extraordinaire Katie gives several lessons in email structure and etiquette. Topics include: understanding your recipient, composing winning subject lines, landing interviews through email, authoring time saving templates, and more.
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Don't give away your business in order to raise what you need to start your business
In this 16-minute video, Defy Colorado mentor and co-founder Jason introduces the concept of fundraising for your start-up. Topics include: investor types, acquiring capital without giving up control, defining profitability, and more.
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Learn the difference between an LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and more
Defy Colorado mentor and co-founder Jason covers the dos & don'ts of incorporating your start-up. Topics include: not becoming a risky sole-proprietor through inaction, differences between LLCs, S Corps, and C Corps, and why filing as an LLC is generally the best option for most small start-ups.
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The Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) helps people transform into serious entrepreneurs through personal, business, and financial investments. RMMFI serves its entrepreneurs with both business development and lending services. Click on the website to learn more. Click on Re/Launch to take their Dream Survey to get started.
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