DOING BUSINESS IN UTAH

GO UTAH SUPPORTS BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT THE STATE

The Business Services team focuses on economic opportunities for all Utahns

Small businesses are at the heart of Utah’s thriving economy. The state is home to more than 313,000 small businesses, which comprise 99% of all Utah businesses.

Go Utah’s Business Services team provides resources to Utah’s small businesses through a Doing Business in Utah webpage and robust partnerships. This convenient webpage includes a list of questions and resources to help guide Utah small business owners. It helps small businesses get started in the right direction and provides them with critical advantages in today’s competitive marketplace.

“Small businesses have endured many challenges over the last few years, especially during the coronavirus pandemic,” says Ryan Starks, managing director of Go Utah’s Business Services team. “Our team is committed to providing access to valuable resources that give all Utah-based businesses assistance, training, financing options, and other tools that help them succeed.”

The Business Services team fosters partnerships with the Small Business Administration, which supports the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network — a group of 15 centers across Utah that offer resources and counseling to assist small businesses and entrepreneurs at every stage of their business development. Resources include free consulting on business plans, marketing and leadership, e-commerce, finance, and sales.

Additionally, the Go Utah Business Services team compiled a list of statewide business resources that serves as a onestop-shop for Utah-based companies. This information is available on the Business Services webpage and provides valuable information, links, and resources for Utah’s small business owners and entrepreneurs.

The Go Utah Business Services team also has resources specific to different business types. For small businesses just getting started there are resources including legal, accounting, or marketing help, or taking products or services to a global audience. Resources for women entrepreneurs include the Women’s Business Center (WBC).

Go Utah is proud to support Utah’s small businesses and works to empower entrepreneurs.