Getting started in business requires a great deal of sacrifice, perseverance, and commitment.  At  Provo City we understand the struggles of the entrepreneur.  We also know a business is important not only to the owner, it's important to the community. There are programs from the State of Utah and City of Provo to help new businesses succeed:

How to Start a Business

The State of Utah provides a variety of valuable Business Information and on-line services as well as answering Frequently Asked Questions about doing business in Utah.  Search the records for name availability for your new business or obtain assistance in hiring employees. The State of Utah provides step-by- step instructions on How to Start a Business and answers many questions about starting a business.

Provo City’s Redevelopment Agency provides an outline for preparing a Business Plan which is an important key to helping your business be successful.  You can obtain Provo Demographic information and information on how to obtain a   Business License.An important resource available to Utah Businesses is the State of Utah’s guide to Doing Business in Utah. This valuable resource can provide up-to-date information on state taxes, current laws and regulations and Federal programs that may be available to assist the business owner.

Revolving Loan Fund -  This flexible loan program provides up to $100,000 to qualified applicants for working capital, equipment, lease improvements, etc.

Demographic Research - Demographic and market information can be very valuable to startup companies. Our research programs can provide valuable technical assistance.

Market Analysis -  Knowing the market is critical to new businesses trying to break into the market place. Our close contacts in the business community and our monitoring of the economy can help give business the competitive edge needed to succeed.

Networking Opportunities - We can put business people in contact with the people they need to know.  Through roundtable business seminars, luncheons, conferences, openings, etc., we help business leaders get together to discuss their mutual interests.

Property Location - Finding a home for your business can be difficult. We have relationships with most of the leasing agents and developers in the Provo area.  To make it as easy as possible we have developed a computerized database? to help you find the location that best meets your needs.

The economic vitality of Provo depends upon the continued growth of established businesses as well.  We recognize that helping a business get started is just the first step.  As a result all services offered to new businesses are also available to existing businesses in Provo City.

Entrepreneurs may also find useful information from the following : 

• SCORE 
  North 150 East #218 Provo, UT 84604 
  226-0881
• Utah Small Business Development Center
  800 West 1200 South , Orem, UT 84058-5999   
  222-8000 ext. 8230       
• SBA Loans- Deseret Certified Development Company
  221-7772

Economic Development Department
86 N. University Ave., Ste. 240
Provo, UT  84601
(801) 852-6160
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7 A.M. - 6 P.M.
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