Self-Employment
Of course, one of the best ways to have your dream job is to create it yourself! The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy examined the fates of the college class of 1993. Some of the more interesting findings:- Business and management majors were among the least likely to become self-employed. The most likely folks to go it alone: Social science and “other” majors.
- “Race, ethinicity and gender did not play a significant role in determining who would eventually become self-employed.”
Here are some links to help you determine if becoming an entrepreneur is for you.
Local Resources:
Larimer County Small Business Development Center
Front Range Community College Small Business Development Center
Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Economic Development Administration
National Association for the Self Employed (NASE)
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Small Business Administration (start up guides are useful)
State Small Business Assistance:
Colorado Enterprise Fund
Financing Assistance & Entrepreneurial Resources & Associations:
Operation Hope Loan Center
Public Counsel
Small Business Finanace Tips
Miscellaneous:
SCORE
Service Corps of Retired Executives, includes their seminar calendar and an e-mail link for free business counseling. Select "find score" to obtain information about score's Denver/Cheyenne chapters.
Entrepreneur Magazine
Presents general small business advice.