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Americans with Disabilities Act Business Connection
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This Federal civil rights law prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities, such as buying an item at the store, going to the movies, enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, exercising at the health club, or having the car serviced at a local garage. This site contains information about the Federal laws that establish requirements for businesses of all sizes to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities.
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Avoid Pitfalls in Paying your Business Taxes
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If you?re interested in general business information relating to taxes, go to this site. You?ll find everything you need to know to make sure your new business follows the state?s tax rules and regulations.
By: Colorado Department of Revenue
Business Organizations Frequently Asked Questions
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This office has all the information you need for creating a corporation in Colorado. Find out about what documents you need to file, what you need to do to begin a business, how to register your agent for legal purposes, and much more.
By: Colorado.gov
Community Reinvestment Act: Does Your Bank Measure Up?
(Separate Website)
Under the Community Reinvestment Act, the Federal Reserve Banks evaluate banks' records of meeting the credit needs of communities?including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. When banks apply for permission to expand, merge or acquire another institution, the government takes into account whether the bank has been meeting the credit needs of its community. Learn about the Congressional Act enacted in 1997 to encourage insured banks and other depository institutions to help meet the credit needs of their communities.
By: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
EEOC Compliance for Small Business
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Preventing employment discrimination from occurring in the workplace in the first place is preferable to remedying the consequences of discrimination. EEOC is committed to providing training and technical assistance, outreach and education programs to assist employers, employees and stakeholder groups understand and prevent discrimination. We believe that discrimination can be averted if companies, federal agencies and individuals know their legal rights and responsibilities.
By: Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC)
Employers Prepare and File W-2's Online
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Employers can now prepare and file their W-2's online. This is the Employer Reporting Instructions and Information.
By: Social Security
Franchises and other Business Opportunities FAQs
(Separate Website)
This site contains information for people planning to start up their own businesses or purchase a franchise in another business. It includes information about pre-sale disclosure documents, complaints filed against a company and how to find a lawyer who specializes in franchising.
By: Federal Trade Commission
Get Government Assistance in Starting Your Business
(Separate Website)
Information on what new business owners need to know about starting their new companies. The site includes links to resources for new business, help for women-owned and minority-owned businesses, as well as answers to frequently asked questions. You can also download the Colorado Business Resource Guide, which is a guide for start-up businesses.
By: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Office of Dispute Resolution
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If you have a legal dispute, the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) may be able to help. This link will take you to their homepage. The ODR exists to establish and make available dispute resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch.
By: Colorado Judicial Branch
SBA Online Women's Business Center
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The Office of Women's Business Ownership promotes the growth of women-owned businesses through programs like business training and technical assistance. It also provides access to credit and capital, federal contracts, and international trade opportunities. Check out this site for more information.
By: U.S. Small Business Administration
Setting Up Your Business in Colorado
(Separate Website)
This site has information on setting up your business, whether it?s a corporation, limited liability corporation or partnership. It includes downloads of all the forms you?ll need to file with the state, and some things that can be filed online. Includes information on trademarks and copyrights.
By: Colorado Business Express
Social Security Administration No-Match Letters: Top 10 Tips for Employers
(Separate Website)
What the Social Security Administration tells employers to do when the employer receives "no-match" letters from the Social Security Administration at work, and tips for employers' responses. A "no-match" letter tells the employer that the Social Security number the employer has on file for an employee is incorrect or invalid. This document is directed at employers, but does provide information that may be helpful to employees. You can open this link only if you already have Adobe Reader on your computer. If you do not, go to www.adobe.com, look for the yellow icon that reads "Get Adobe Reader", click on that icon and follow the instructions to upload the program onto your computer.
By: National Employment Law Project (NHELP)
U.S. Small Business Administration
(Separate Website)
This organization provides financial, technical and management assistance to help Americans start, run, and grow their businesses. This site contains information about starting and financing your business, disaster assistance, the Small Business Classroom - an on-line resource for training and informing entrepreneurs, and much more.
By: U.S. Small Business Administration
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