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West Metro SBDC Satellite Center
The West Chamber of Commerce
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The Lakewood SBDC is a satellite of the Denver Metro SBDC serving Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek and Park Counties.

The Lakewood SBDC is a resource that provides you with the necessary knowledge and guidance that your company needs to thrive in a competitive business environment.  Our consulting services help you lay the foundation for building a successful and rewarding business.  We will work with you to find effective solutions to meet your business goals. 

Are you starting a business? Click Here

Are you an established business? Click Here

Are you a repeat client?
     Call 720-256-2640 or email: jayne.reiter@denversbdc.org


Hours of Operation


      Tuesdays:  8:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
      Wednesdays:  8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

 
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Our consultants can assist with:

Business Start-up

  • Steps to starting a business
  • Creating a business plan
  • Understanding your financial statements
  • Developing a market strategy
  • Gathering market and industry research

    Business Growth
  • Strategic planning
  • Increasing market awareness
  • Operations and process improvements
  • Defining and reaching business goals

If you would like to meet with a consultant please make an online request.  Once your request has been received, you will be contacted within 24 hours to schedule an appointment.

Upcoming Seminars:
For a calendar of upcoming seminars, click here



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Events

Start-up Assistance

Monday, March 08, 2010 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Do you know what it takes to start your business? In this overview seminar, you will learn the proper steps to take to launch your new business venture including legal structures, required licenses and forms, tax requirements and financing considerations. Bring all of your questions about launching your business and meet others who are doing the same.
Speaker: Jayne Reiter, Denver SBDC Consultant Jayne, our business consultant at the West Metro Satellite SBDC, has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing. In her career, she has owned and operated her own retail and sales business. She has a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.Ed. in Adult Education. In her role as a business counselor, she guides Small Business Development Center clients through start-up issues, marketing, alternative financing and business plan development. She is dedicated to helping small business achieve their goals in growth and expansion.
Monday, April 19, 2010 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Do you know what it takes to start your business? In this overview seminar, you will learn the proper steps to take to launch your new business venture including legal structures, required licenses and forms, tax requirements and financing considerations. Bring all of your questions about launching your business and meet others who are doing the same.
Speaker: Jayne Reiter, Denver SBDC Consultant Jayne, our business consultant at the West Metro Satellite SBDC, has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing. In her career, she has owned and operated her own retail and sales business. She has a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.Ed. in Adult Education. In her role as a business counselor, she guides Small Business Development Center clients through start-up issues, marketing, alternative financing and business plan development. She is dedicated to helping small business achieve their goals in growth and expansion.

Business Basics

Tuesday, March 09, 2010 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us for this informative seminar that covers all the basics of preparing a successful business plan. We will discuss the purpose of a business plan, what it contains, what financial documents you will need, and how to determine start-up costs. You will be given a copy of a sample business plan. You will also learn what not to include in the document. This is a seminar every business owner should take, especially if you are planning to secure outside financing.
Speaker: Jayne Reiter, Denver SBDC Consultant Jayne, our business consultant at the West Metro location, has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing. In her career, she has owned and operated her own retail and sales business. She has a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.Ed. in Adult Education. In her role as a business counselor, she guides Small Business Development Center clients through start-up issues, marketing, alternative financing and business plan development. She is dedicated to helping small business achieve their goals in growth and expansion.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Join us for this informative seminar that covers all the basics of preparing a successful business plan. We will discuss the purpose of a business plan, what it contains, what financial documents you will need, and how to determine start-up costs. You will be given a copy of a sample business plan. You will also learn what not to include in the document. This is a seminar every business owner should take, especially if you are planning to secure outside financing.
Speaker: Jayne Reiter, Denver SBDC Consultant Jayne, our business consultant at the West Metro location, has over 20 years experience in sales and marketing. In her career, she has owned and operated her own retail and sales business. She has a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.Ed. in Adult Education. In her role as a business counselor, she guides Small Business Development Center clients through start-up issues, marketing, alternative financing and business plan development. She is dedicated to helping small business achieve their goals in growth and expansion.

Business Accounting and Budget

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
While it may not seem like the most exciting part of your business, there are critical reasons why you need to have a basic understanding of accounting principles and how they affect your business. This seminar makes the case for the importance of recordkeeping and bookkeeping in any business, no matter how small or how new. This seminar will teach you the basics of bookkeeping in a fun way. You will learn what good (and bad) bookkeeping means for your business and how understanding the key concepts can change your attitude those debits and credits. Learn to implement a process that gives you the information you need to make the best decisions for your business.
Speaker: Karin Lichtenstein, Capital Bookkeeping Karin is the owner of Capital Bookkeeping, a company dedicated to helping business owners fulfill their dreams, run their business and not be run by it, and make smart decisions about what’s next.
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1667 Cole Blvd. Bldg. 19, Suite 400
Golden, CO 80401
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