Each of the following top ten links has a fairly detailed explanation of its content and potential usability.  They were reviewed by Business Faculty at Mesa State College with your use in mind.  We want to ease the burden that research projects can create.  Since faculty create the burdens, it's only fair we help out a bit!  Have fun and GOOD LUCK!

State of Colorado
Many counties and cities have websites linked to this state website.

• The Colorado Business Assistance Center
  A one stop shop for information regarding federal, state, and local licensing requirements for starting a business.

  • Colorado Business Resource Guide
    Colorado Office of Economic Development
    Provides most of the regulatory information necessary to establish a business in Colorado and contains many useful tools and references for successful business operation.
• Colorado Department of Local Affairs
  The department of state government designed to "Help Colorado Communities Achieve Their Goals."  Includes links to agencies like Economic Development Commission, Division of Housing, Division of Property Taxes, etc.

• Colorado Department of Revenue
  Answer state tax questions. Provides information on Retailer License, Wholesaler License, Single Event, Multiple Event License, Local Licenses

• Colorado Secretary of State

  • Information regarding the Functions, Services and Activities of the Business Division pertaining to Business Organizations, Business Names and Trademarks, i.e., partnerships, corporations, LLC's, etc.

  • Searchable database for Colorado businesses registered with the Secretary of State.

• Searchable database for Colorado businesses registered with the Secretary of State.

• Colorado Resources
  University of Colorado
  Government Publications Library
  Links to various informational sites on Colorado, including statistics, legislation,  economic information, etc.

Department of Commerce
Washington, DC

• Bureau of the Census
  • Subject Guide
  • 1990 Census
  • Census 2000
  • The Statistical Abstract of the United States
  • The Statistical Abstract of the United States
    downloadable portions of 1999 abstract
  • U.S. Gazetteer
• Bureau of Economic Analysis
• International Trade Administration
• International Trade Commission
• National Institute of Standards and Technology HQ
• National Institute of Standards and Technology Boulder Labs
• Patent and Trademark Office

EDGAR Database of Corporate Information
The SEC requires all public companies (except foreign companies and companies with less than $10 million in assets and 500 shareholders) to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access and download this information for free. Here you'll find links to a complete list of filings available through EDGAR and instructions for searching the EDGAR database.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, DC 

eBusiness
This weekly newsletter discusses eBusiness and e-commerce trends and issues affecting the electronic commerce industry.

Lectric Law
A multitude of information on all aspects of business law, including regulations & taxes; pros & cons and laws governing different business structures like Corporations, Partnerships & LLCs; hiring & firing; financial matters and more.  The Forms Room includes a collection of legal forms split into 2 broad categories:  Business & General - dealing with subjects like Real Estate, Corporations, Employment, Contracts, Trusts and Wills, and; Legal Practice focusing on Law Practice Management, Litigation and related matters.

Small Business Administration
Washington, DC

• Angel-Capital Electronic Network (ACE-Net)
  Internet-based network, sponsored by the Small Business Administration, gives new options to both small companies and qualified investors looking for promising opportunities.

• Pro-Net
  Pro-Net is an electronic gateway of procurement information -- for and about small businesses. It is a search engine for contracting officers, a marketing tool for small firms and a "link" to procurement opportunities and important information. It is designed to be a "virtual" one-stop-procurement-shop

Smart Agreements
Combines expert business advice with innovative software that lets the user create business agreements and documents easily and quickly.

Trade Associations
Search for trade associations for most major industries

WWW Marketing Tips
Source of free WWW marketing tips.  Lots of useful information on marketing products and services on the WWW.