Whether you're still in the daydreaming mode or already have a fledgling business under way, OKStartup.com is your one-stop resource for entrepreneurial assistance. You can sort out business licensing issues, register your business, find service providers, explore financing options, and more.
Become a fan of OKStartup on Facebook and stay abreast of best practices, cool new tools, success stories and upcoming events that can help set your business on the right path to success.
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Is your woman-owned business missing out on valuable contracting opportunities because it's not certified? Contact the Oklahoma Department of Commerce today to start the certification process. It not only gives you an added advantage when competing for contracts, but entities who choose to do business with you are confident their federal reporting of dollars spent with women-owned busiensses will be vertifiable and credible.
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Find out quickly which state licenses, permits, or registration you need to conduct business in Oklahoma. Not every business requires a license or permit in Oklahoma, and not every business needs to register.
The Oklahoma Business Registration & Licensing System answers those questions and links you to the appropriate state agencies and forms that can get you up and running in record time.
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The Tulsa Metro Chamber has launched SourceLink Tulsa, a new program created to spur the growth of small businesses and start-ups in the area. SourceLink is a referral network that links small and emerging business owners to area resource partners who provide a range of services to help businesses grow and prosper. The program is based on a model created by the Kauffman Foundation, and is offered at no cost to entrepreneurs and participating resource partners.
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February 16, 2010 -- Maxine Clark, Build-A-Bear Workshop Founder, Chairman and "Chief Executive Bear" will serve as a keynote speaker for the first annual Women Entrepreneurs (WE) Inspire Conference March 30 in Oklahoma City at the Cox Convention Center. The one-day WE Inspire conference will offer opportunities for women entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs to get inspired by successful women entrepreneurs from across the country, learn tools to help start and grow a business, discover ways to do business better and network with other women entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Business Incubators are one of the most effective and popular techniques to help entrepreneurs and start-up business firms survive and prosper during their early years -- when they are most vulnerable. There are 49 certified incubators in Oklahoma. And the best news is they really work and deliver the desired end result! According to the National Business Incubation Association, the overall success rate for businesses that begin in an incubator is 80 percent.
Review our Frequently Asked Questions about business incubators and see if your business is ready for incubation.
Business Plan GuideA useful guide to developing a business plan from the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center. Includes what lenders look for in a plan; a business plan checklist with detailed help for each section; and a sample business plan.
Entrepreneur Self TestThis assessment is designed to help an individual identify and understand their entrepreneurial potential.
Led by Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Tourism Natalie Shirley, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity in the state. Our mission is to increase the quantity and quality of jobs in Oklahoma. We do that by attracting and growing businesses, building strong communities, encouraging the growth of knowledge-based industries, and ensuring an available, skilled workforce.
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