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Business / Finance

  1. 'Lectric Law Forms -

    Business, personal, and law practice forms from the 'Lectric Law Library.
  2. 50+ Entrepreneur -

    From the U.S. Small Business Administration - information geared toward people aged 50 and up who would like to start a small business.
  3. A Guide to the Global Financial Crisis -

    From Colorado State University - includes articles and links to everything you need to understand the global financial crisis.
  4. Abbreviations.com -

    Find acronyms and abbreviations for a wide range of topics, including computing & the Internet, academics & science, medical, business, governmental, military, and more.
  5. Academic Earth -

    Full video courses and lectures from the world's leading scholars. Includes a large number of subjects, from Art & Architecture, Economics, History, Law, Literature, Psychology, Test Preparation, and much, much more!
  6. Amortization Schedule Calculator -

    Calculate your monthly mortgage payment.
  7. AnnualReports.com -

    Search and browse a company's yearly outlook by name, ticker symbol, exchange, industry, sector, or alphabet.
  8. Asian Chamber of Commerce -
  9. Bank Rate Search -

    Compare rates for credit cards, CDs, mortgages, savings, auto loans, etc.
  10. Bankruptcy for Individuals -

    Includes general resources, information on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, bankruptcy courts, alternatives to bankruptcy, and more. From the Colorado Law Project at the University of Denver.
  11. BBB - Better Business Bureau -
  12. BBB - Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado -
  13. Beginners' Guide to Investing -

    Online publications from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  14. Biz Stats -
  15. BizOffice.com -

    Tools for the small or homebased business, covers reference, financing, services, news, marketing and franchises.
  16. Bloomberg.com -

    Great website for investors and those interested in the subject of investments.
  17. Bureau of Industry and Security -

    International business resources, laws and employment.
  18. Business & Licensing -

    From the Colorado Secretary of State. Locate information on business renewals, trade name renewal, notary public, Uniform Commercial Code, charities & fundraisers, bingo & raffles licensing, administrative rules, and lobbyist registration.
  19. Business and General Forms -

    Business and General Forms including: last will, living will, quit claim, real estate, business forms and much more.
  20. Business Center -

    From the Federal Trade Commission.
  21. Business Law & Regulations -

    Provides legal and regulatory information for America's small businesses.
  22. Business Plan Tutorial -

    Step-by-step guide to uses of and writing a business plan.
  23. Business Reference Services -

    From the Library of Congress.
  24. Businesses - El Paso County -

    Information from the El Paso County website on doing business with El Paso County, business regulations, real estate taxes, economic development, workforce development, and business resources.
  25. CBS Money Watch -

    Find information on markets & investing, tech news, leadership, small business, saving, spending, and retirement.
  26. CD Deposit Rates Exchange -

    Find data on various types of deposits by country including but limited to term deposits, fixed deposits, time deposits and certificate of deposit.
  27. CEO Express -
  28. City of Colorado Springs - On-line Services -

    Links to a wide range of online services such as paying a parking ticket, applying for a land permit, viewing city jobs, contacting city officials, reporting a crime or code violation, watching city council meetings, purchasing a bus pass, and much more.
  29. City of Colorado Springs Business Licensing -

    Includes applications and codes, as well as a business license search.
  30. CNN Money -

    Includes information on markets, stocks, economy, company news, etc.
  31. Colorado Business and Economic Information -
  32. Colorado Business Express -

    From the State of Colorado website. Includes information on starting a new business in Colorado, as well as services and information for existing businesses.
  33. Colorado Business Registration Form -

    Form to register your business (Form CR 100).
  34. Colorado Business Resource Guide -

    A comprehensive business start-up guide for Colorado entrepreneurs.
  35. Colorado by the Numbers -

    Online statistical abstract for the state of Colorado. Provides links to government information on topics such as crime, education, health, endangered species, immigration, poverty, taxation, transportation, and much more.
  36. Colorado Government -

    Colorado government, elected officials, elections and voting, state agencies, boards & commissions, local governments, etc.
  37. Colorado International Trade Office -
  38. Colorado Nonprofit Association -
  39. Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade -

    Resources for businesses operating in the Global market, exporting and importing.
  40. Colorado Small Business Development Center Network -
  41. Colorado Springs Black Chamber of Commerce -
  42. Colorado Springs Business Journal -
  43. Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber of Commerce -
  44. Colorado Springs Regional Business Alliance (Business Alliance) -

    Formerly known independently as the Greater Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Springs Regional Economic Development Corporation.
  45. Colorado Springs Small Business Resource Guide -

    Provides links to local business resources, as well as information on local business classes and workshops.
  46. Colorado State Business Organization Information -

    Where to register for your business and see if your name has already been registered. From the Secretary of State website.
  47. Colorado State Purchasing Office -

    Find opportunities for obtaining government contracts.
  48. Colorado Virtual Library -

    Website is divided into three sections: "Colorado Histories" where you can find biographies and Colorado history; "Tech Help" which provides lessons on computing from the very basics to digital photography to e-books and other gadgets; and "Tools for Tough Times" which provides a jobhunter's guide, small business information, food & shelter, health, money management, and legal assistance.
  49. Copyright Crash Course -

    Overview of the laws and concepts concerning copyrights from the University of Texas.
  50. Copyright for Music Librarians -

    From the Music Library Association.
  51. Core Competencies for Business Reference -

    Resources for all aspects of small business information.
  52. County Business Patterns -

    From the U.S. Census - covers most of the country's economic activity. Searchable by U.S. states and counties, zip codes, or metropolitan statistical area.
  53. Delphion's Gallery of Obscure Patents -

    Lesser known and obscure patents, from the unusual to the bizarre.
  54. Department of Local Affairs (CO) -
  55. Dummies.com -

    Directions on how to do a wide range of tasks, from personal finance to crafts & hobbies.
  56. Eastern Plains Chamber of Commerce -
  57. Economic Indicators -

    Available from April, 1995 forward - provides economic information on prices, wages, production, business activity, purchasing power, credit, money and Federal finance.
  58. Economic Indicators -

    From the U.S. Department of Commerce.
  59. Economics Guide -

    From How Stuff Works - learn more about the world of money and economic fundamentals, including information about recessions, how money is made, budgeting & saving, credit, types of businesses and more.
  60. Edgar Database of Corporate Information -

    Find all corporate documents that must be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including annual reports, financials and statement of changes in beneficial ownership.
  61. El Pomar Nonprofit Resource Center -

    Research grants available for 501 (c) 3's. Nonprofit grants only.
  62. Engage Colorado Springs Magazine -

    2011-2012 Business Development and Relocation Guide.
  63. Ethics Resource Center -

    Information about organizational ethics. Find national surveys, trends in federal legislation, toolkit, publications, webcasts, and more.
  64. Europages: The European Business Directory -

    900,000 companies searchable by product, name, or business sector.
  65. eWeb -

    Contains much of the information needed to start a new business; including entrepreneurship, small business, grants, business plans, e-commerce, and more.
  66. FDIC: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation -

    An independent agency created by the Congress to maintain stability and public confidence in the nation's financial system.
  67. Federal Business Opportunities -

    Lists government contract postings and opportunities.
  68. FedStats -

    Statistics from more than 100 agencies, including statistics on demographics, aviation, cigarette smoking, crime, education and much, much more!
  69. File a Document with the CO Secretary of State -

    Includes forms for businesses such as forming a new LLC, profit, or nonprofit corporation, reserving a name, registering a trade name or trademark, and more.
  70. Financial Smarts -

    "Spotlights important consumer topics such as insurance, retirement planning, saving, investing and other financial considerations people will face in their lifetime." From The Actuarial Foundation®.
  71. Financial Tools & Calculators -

    This includes a fund analyzer, broker check, scam meter, retirement calculator, and more.
  72. Finanzas y negocios de Yahoo.com en español -

    Spanish-language finance and business from Yahoo.com.
  73. FindLaw Legal Forms -

    Federal and state court forms, consumer, corporate, and contracts.
  74. Fountain Valley Chamber of Commerce -
  75. Fraud Fighting 101: Smart Tips for Older Investors -
  76. GlobalEdge -

    Source for international business and country insights from Michigan State University.
  77. Google Patent Search -

    Quick access to over 7 million patents, includes the text and any figures or drawings pertaining to said patents.
  78. Government Loans -

    GovLoans.gov is your gateway to government loan information - business, education, housing, veteran, agriculture, and disaster relief.
  79. Grants.gov -

    Find and apply for federal grants.
  80. Green Business Guide -

    From the U.S. Small Business Administration.
  81. Green Certification and Ecolabeling -
  82. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Member Directory -
  83. Historical Stock Prices -

    Historical Stock Prices given daily, weekly, or monthly, and dividends; from Yahoo.com.
  84. Hoovers -

    Corporate profile database.
  85. How to Write a Business Plan -

    From the Small Business Administration.
  86. International Business and Technology -

    Covers import-export, marketing, legal, technology, public affairs, etc.
  87. International Trade Administration -

    Covers trade/industry statistics, market data, import/export, big emerging markets, etc.
  88. Kauffman eVenturing -

    The entrepreneur's trusted guide to high growth.
  89. Labor Market Information -

    Statistics about Colorado's labor force and employment outlook.
  90. Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo -
  91. Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce, Visitor's Bureau & Office of Economic Development -
  92. Marketing Plan Tutorial -

    Self-paced tutorial on developing a marketing plan with outline.
  93. Marketwatch -

    Find investment information for stock market, global markets, mutual funds and more.
  94. MIT World -

    Provides on demand video of significant public events at MIT. Includes more than 800 videos covering a wide range of topics.
  95. Morningstar.com -

    Mutual fund information, as well as stocks, options, funds, ETFs and much more.
  96. Mortgage Calculators -

    Includes calculators to determine mortgage, debt consolidation, amortization, refinancing, loan comparisons and more.
  97. Motley Fool -

    Investment advice and financial information.
  98. Mutual Fund Investor's Center -

    Information for new and experienced mutual fund investors, sponsored by Morningstar.
  99. MyAmortizationChart.com -

    An online amortization calculator to give you estimated loan payments, principle, interest and balance.
  100. MyMoney.gov -

    Government website to help consumers with basic financial education.
  101. NASDAQ Stock Market -

    American Stock exchange; stock quotes, news, etc.
  102. NASDAQ-100 Dynamic Heatmap -

    100 stocks at a glance, updated once a minute.
  103. National Center for Charitable Statistics -

    Statistics and information on nonprofit organizations in the United States.
  104. National U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce -
  105. New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) -
  106. Nolo Online Books -

    Covers topics such as Renters' Rights, Foreclosure Survival Guide, Small Claims Court, Small Business, Probate, Every Dog's Legal Rights, Legal Rights for Unmarried Couples, and more.
  107. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) -

    Find the codes that identify the industries in which you, your competitors, and your vendors operate.
  108. Oanda Currency Converter -

    This multilingual currency converter covers more than 164 currencies, providing both current rates as well as historical rates.
  109. Occupational/Industry Licensing Requirements Database (Colorado) -

    Find out which licenses are required for your business and where to get them at the local, state and federal level. Gives prices and forms to obtain said licenses. Also lists regulatory agencies for all business types.
  110. OECD Online -

    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
  111. Official Statistics on the Web -

    Free statisics from official sources, searchable by country, region, or subject.
  112. Personal Financial Education -

    Covers consumer banking, protection, economics, home & mortgages, interest rates, loans & credit, general information, and more.
  113. Retirement Information -

    How-to guides, calculators and more from Yahoo! Finance.
  114. Retirement Planning -

    Calculators, estate planning, investments, FAQs, taxes, etc. - from About.com.
  115. Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce -
  116. Salary.com -

    Salaries by title and location, as well as a job finder and career information. This gives the local low, high, and average salary range for the specified job/career.
  117. SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) - Colorado Springs Chapter -

    Assists new and existing businesses in developing a business plan, as well as offering counseling on a wide variety of business topics such as start up, financing, marketing, competition, industry outlook, and classes.
  118. SEC en Español: Información para los Inversionistas -

    Securities & Exchange Commission - Spanish-language.
  119. Silicon Investor -

    Current and historical stock prices for publically traded companies.
  120. Small Business & Real Estate Guide -

    From How Stuff Works. This includes basic information on starting a business, money and taxes, business profiles, and real estate.
  121. Small Business Administration -

    Designed for new and existing businesses. Sample business plans, fiancing, formation, marketing and more.
  122. Small Business Advisor -

    Get resources on all topics relating to starting or growing a business.
  123. Southern Colorado Women's Chambers of Commerce -
  124. Starting A Business -

    Provides information on Colorado and federal resources, links, etc. From the Colorado Law Project at the University of Denver.
  125. Tax Exempt World -

    Lists a number of tax-exempt organizations by name, zip code, city, county and state.
  126. TEDTalks -

    Free videos of talks and performances at TED conferences, covering a wide range of topics.
  127. Thomas Register Directory Online -

    Directory of U.S. manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.
  128. Totally Absurd Inventions -

    America's Goofiest Patents!
  129. Trade Name Search System -

    From the Colorado Department of Revenue.
  130. Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce -
  131. U.S. Census Bureau -

    Online access to all of the data collected by the Census Bureau.
  132. U.S. Census Bureau - State & County Quick Facts -

    State and County Quick Facts (people, business, geography).
  133. U.S. Commercial Service Colorado -

    International sales and export markets, and resources for doing international business.
  134. U.S. Copyright Office -

    Copyright basics, laws and forms to obtain copyrights.
  135. U.S. Copyright Office - Forms -

    Direct link to all copyright forms and the instructions and costs involved in obtaining copyrights.
  136. U.S. Department of Commerce -

    Economic growth, jobs, international trade, trade, technology, entrepreneurship, economic development, environmental stewardship and statistical research and analysis.
  137. U.S. Export Assistance Centers -
  138. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office -

    Find out whether a patent or trademark already exists for your idea or product, and/or register your own patents and trademarks.
  139. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Forms -

    Direct link to the forms needed to file for a patent or trademark for your idea, product, or business.
  140. U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission -

    Includes investor information.
  141. USA Services - Federal Citizen Information Center -

    Portal to many government agencies and programs for starting or expanding a business, as well as job information.
  142. What Is a Dollar Worth? -

    CPI and inflation rates, compare values of a dollar from 1913 to the current year.
  143. World Bank -
  144. World Factbook -

    From the CIA - maps, government, economy, statistics, ethnicity, population, etc.
  145. World Trade Center Denver -
  146. World's 2,000 Largest Public Companies -

    From Forbes - based on sales, market value, assets and profits.
  147. Yahoo! Finance Research Center -

    Review company earnings, view annual reports and financial statements, financial calendars, bond news and rates, and more.
  148. Your Access to Free Credit Reports -

    Information from the Federal Trade Commision (FTC).
  149. YouTube EDU -

    Videos and channels from YouTube college and university partners, including Dartmouth, Stanford, USC, and MIT.