A balance sheet is one of the fundamental financial statements that every business should have, no matter how small. It provides an overview of the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time. A balance sheet helps you keep track of the financial health of your business and makes it easier to […]
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Starting a business is never an easy task. It takes determination, dedication, and hard work to succeed. However, the right business plan can help you get organized, attract investors, and achieve growth. A business plan serves as a roadmap to guide you towards your goals and objectives. In this blog post, we will provide you
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Running a small business can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing finances. Understanding your business’s financial performance is the key to making informed business decisions. One of the most crucial financial statements is the profit and loss statement (P&L), also known as the income statement. The P&L statement shows how much your business
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Dear Energize Colorado, Energize Colorado has made an incredible impact on the lives of countless Coloradans. From guiding us through the challenges of the pandemic to providing invaluable resources for entrepreneurs, and now, as an impact lender, Energize Colorado has an exciting future. I am honored by the trust placed in me by the Board
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Denver, CO – 3/23/2023 – Today represents the beginning of Energize Colorado’s fourth year. Founded during the earliest days of the pandemic, Energize Colorado supported and built innovative solutions to deflect the impacts of business closures and invested heavily in the entrepreneurs who needed help the most. As Energize Colorado enters this next phase of
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Pictured: Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce There’s no denying that the business world is a competitive landscape. As a business owner, you may find yourself struggling to stay afloat in a sea of competitors. The good news is that you don’t have to go it alone. There are several organizations dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs
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Yuma, CO – 3/13/2023 – Energize Colorado, the state’s newest small business lending organization, is opening applications for their Energize Community Program (ECP) representing a $12 million investment in underserved entrepreneurs and communities across Colorado. Energize Colorado supports entrepreneurs and has provided upwards of $45 million dollars in both grant and loan funding. ECP is
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We are thrilled to welcome four new members to Energize Colorado’s Board of Directors. These four individuals bring a deep understanding of and passion for underrepresented communities. We are humbled to bring their expertise across higher education, financial services, and social impact to our team. Visit our website to meet our full board team. Joseph
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A couple of weeks ago, Aiysha Johnson of GBE Labs asked us a great question in a podcast Q&A about our book, The New Builders.“Why,” she said, “did you put women and people of color together into a group when you created The New Builders?” It was a perceptive question. One of the underlying constructs
DENVER, AUGUST 16, 2021 – Energize Colorado is pleased to announce the launch of our child care mentor program to provide finance, marketing, and other general business support to Colorado child care providers. Colorado child care providers have struggled through an extremely difficult environment, which was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is an industry
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