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Trends & Data

Economic Report to the Utah Governor (ERG ) Economic Outlook, indicators(demographics, employment, exports, cost of living...), industry information. The best source for up to date Utah Economic information
Census Business Builder
Access reports and data curated for small business and chambers of commerce.
Small Business at the Wall Street Journal
Startup Nation
Comprehensive site includes articles, podcasts, seminaries and other information related to business management.
Utah Department of Workforce Services Economic Data
Demographic, Economic Indicators and more
The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, part of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah
The institute prepares economic, demographic, and public policy research
Targeted Industries by Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Utah works to create sustainable advantages around emerging and mature sectors. The state convenes constituents and organizes strategies to support and build specific industries in its robust, diverse economy.
Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS)
Current insights into trends based on survey results from businesses throughout the US.

Department of Labor Small Business Compliance Assistance
This site contains resources to help small business owners understand business laws.
OSHA Small Business
This government site was designed to assist small business owners to understand the rules and regulations the Department administers.
House Small Business Committee
Contains links to the proposed legislation, committee hearings, special projects, and press releases as well as information about the committee and its members.
Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Contains links to proposed legislation, committee hearings, and press releases as well as information about the committee

Utah Employer Resources
Information on unemployment Insurance and New Hire Reporting, tax reporting, claims...
SBA Hire and Manage Employees
Establish a basic payroll structure to help you hire employees. Then, manage employees properly with a general understanding of state and federal labor laws.
Job Description Writer
The Job Description Writer walks you through a step-by-step process of building a meaningful job description. Get started by entering an occupation and a state below.
How to Post a Job in Handshake
In order to post a job to a school via Handshake, you'll need a confirmed user account that's connected to a company profile, and your company profile must be approved at the school(s).
Form 305 (Employment Application)
Template to Form 305
On-the-Job Training Subsidy
The On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program offers reimbursement to employers who provide customized job training to participating employees
Starting and Maintaining a Quality Internship Program
How to start an internship program by Pittsburgh Technology Council and Messiah College
Free Salary Calculator by Business.org
Use our salary paycheck calculator to calculate your employees' gross earnings, federal and state income tax withholding, Medicare and Social Security tax, and final take-home pay.
Small Business Salary Data Program by Educate To Career (ETC)
Salary Data
Salary Finder by CareerOneStop
Salary Info Tool

How to start a business in Utah by Chamber of Commerce
Guide to starting a business in Utah. Includes each key step of getting a venture off the ground, from drafting a business plan, to filing the necessary documents to make your company legal in the state.
State of Utah Business Page
Information on how to start, run, and close a business in Utah
Utah Chamber of Commerces
Contact your local chamber of commerce to share resources and collaborate.
SBA's Resource Guide for Small Business
The Small Business Administration is a great place to start for resources and support for starting and running a small business. For example: Planning your business, marketing analysis, financing, grants...

Utah Valley Business Resource Center
Utah SCORE
Partners with SBA to provide mentors and resources to new business owners and entrepreneurs.
Women's Business Center of Utah
"All Utah women business owners can have the female-friendly mentorship and support they need to start something great or go big with their company through WBCUtah’s services."
The Suazo Business Center
Resource for Minority Owned Business Owners

upcounsel Free Business Forms
Business Forms for different needs, business formations, contracts...
IRS FORMS FEDERAL
Download multiple small business and self-employed forms and publications
Utah Tax Forms
Utah Tax Information for Business
Popular Legal Forms by FinLaw
Free templates

What do libraries offer local entrepreneurs?

Internet access, work space, reference materials, and professional guidance to resources. Read the following article 25 Ways Your Library Can Support the Small Business Community.

How do I choose a unique business name?

Learn about business names, go to Law and Your Business by The American Bar
Choose a business name, go to the Small business Administration Office (SBA) for information about choosing a business name.
Conduct a name search. Find out if the name is protected or being used by another company. This is an important step in the process because your filing will be denied if the name is already in use.
- Start by doing a general internet search.
- Search in the Utah Department of Workforce Services Firm Find tool.
- Search in the Utah Department of Commerce business search tool.
- Search to find out if the business name is already registered with the Utah Office of the Secretary.
Don't forget the rules! Utah Business Name Conventions and Policies