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:

 

All businesses within the Provo City limits are required to obtain a business license from Provo City Administrative Services.  You can find more infomation about a Provo Business License here.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

 

North 150 East #218 Provo, UT 84604

801-226-0881

 

800 West 1200 South , Orem, UT 84058-5999

801-222-8000 ext. 8230

 

801-221-7772