Understanding and Improving Your Business Resiliency
Thank you for your taking the Small Business Success Survey. Below are actionable steps for you to improve the resiliency of your business.
What does it mean to be resilient?
Here are the five ways we measure the resiliency of your business.
Hope
You set goals for your future and can find ways around barriers to success.
Trust
You receive guidance for your business from the state, and you trust their leadership
Technology
Your business is embracing new technology and adapting well to environmental changes.
Belonging
You feel your business belongs in the broader community and is crucial to its shared success.
Operations
You have strong business networks,
access to skilled employees, and adequate funding.
How to Improve Your Score
Review your scorecard and identify the areas where you scored below-average. Reference the resources developed for each of the five measures below.
Meet with a Business Advisor
We have business advisors across a range of industries who are ready to action your scorecard.
Hope
You set goals for your future and can find ways around
barriers to success.
Connect with a Business Advisor
Business advisors across many industries are available to connect immediately to support you in navigating funding questions, access to resources and more.
Colorado Women-Owned Facebook Group
Facebook community group of 1,400+ entrepreneurs from across Colorado.
Join the Colorado Tech Movement
CTA is creating meaningful connections, establishing a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline, advocating for smart policy and fostering growth.
BizBoost - Denver Public Library
Check out the amazing free resources available to entrepreneurs statewide.
African Leadership Group
Supports the African immigrant community with entrepreneurship courses, mentorship, and programming
Commons on Champa
The Commons on Champa is a nonprofit community resource and economic development initiative established to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in building an inclusive, vibrant local economy.
Trust
You receive guidance for your business from the state, and you trust their leadership.
Small Business Development Centers
Resources are available to support small businesses, non-profits, freelancers, and independent contractors.
State Office of Economic Development & International Trade
OEDIT's financial and technical assistance programs and resources help create a positive business climate that encourages economic development and sustainable job growth.
Small Business Administration
Access to SBA loans, programs, and assistance in navigating federal business policy, support, and compliance.
Small Business Majority
SBM provides under-resourced entrepreneurs with small business education and resources and support with policy and advocacy.
Economic Development Council of Colorado
EDCC provides high-quality educational opportunities and trusted resources, and advocate for sound policies and programs that support a vibrant economy and enhance quality of life for all Coloradans.
Technology
Your business is embracing new technology and adapting well to environmental changes.
Digital Toolkit
Learn how to start and improve your e-commerce, digital marketing, and cybersecurity capabilities
Mastercard Digital Doors
Energize Colorado and Mastercard are partnering to bring small businesses resources and education to help them digitally transform and open their Digital Doors.
Minority Business Office
The MBO's Business Foundations Program includes a free course on digital marketing and e-commerce.
Amazon Small Business Academy
Join us in this fast paced 8-part workshop that covers the fundamentals of starting an ecommerce business all the way to launching and growing your brand with Amazon.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready
Online curriculum designed to give small businesses like yours the personalized tools to succeed in today's digital world. Learning modules, expert coaching, peer networking and more—it's all here.
Colorado Startups
Networking opportunities to meet with other entrepreneurs building the next generation of Colorado companies. Facebook, LinkedIn, and Slack.
Belonging
You feel your business belongs in the broader community and is crucial to its shared success.
Women-Owned Businesses Group
Join this free virtual community of women-owned businesses across Colorado to share resources and support one another
Mi Casa Resource Center
Access entrepreneurship resources for Latino and women entrepreneurs
Good Business Colorado Association
GBC is a small business community focused on business advocacy and business connectivity.
Startup Colorado
Startup Colorado supports rural entrepreneurs via a free peer-to-peer Entrepreneur Network, scholarships, event programming, and collaboration with local business support organizations.
Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce
A membership based community with a leadership program, policy focus, and resource support
Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
COHCC is the state’s largest minority Chamber, comprised of small business owners, corporate representatives, community leaders, and association members representing various professions. With over 2,500 members COHCC one of the top four chambers of commerce in Metro Denver.
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
The CBCC provides extraordinary customer service, reasonable member rates and value-added resources. It works with other area chambers to give members a broad range of opportunity for networking and visibility. It’s more than a business as usual membership organization.
Asian Chamber of Commerce
The Asian Chamber of Commerce (ACC) is a membership organization based in Denver, Colorado. Its mission is to provide economic development and business opportunities for its members.
Operations
You have strong business networks, access to skilled employees, and adequate funding.
Community Resource Compass
Explore our community resource compass where you can access funding and educational resources statewide.
Small Business Development Centers
Resources are available to support small businesses, non-profits, freelancers, and independent contractors.
Mile High United Way
Mile High United Way’s United for Business program supports locally-owned small businesses and strengthens under-resourced communities.
Colorado Chamber of Commerce Directory
Access a comprehensive list of all active Chambers of Commerce across Colorado, sported by city you'll find the one to best fit your business needs.
Bunker Labs
Bunker Labs provides community, programs, and courses to help military veterans and military spouses start and grow successful businesses and startups.
