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Step 1: Find Your Big Idea

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Starting a business can be overwhelming, but you're not alone. Utahns start successful businesses daily, from restaurants to agriculture to e-commerce shops. Whether you're in the heart of Salt Lake City, the red rocks of Saint George, or the snow of northern Utah, we’re here to help you find what you need for your small business.

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Starting a business can be overwhelming, but you're not alone. Utahns start successful businesses daily, from restaurants to agriculture to e-commerce shops. Whether you're in the heart of Salt Lake City, the red rocks of Saint George, or the snow of northern Utah, we’re here to help you find what you need for your small business.

Let's explore how you can kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.


Brainstorming Ideas

Every great business starts with an idea. Here are some resources to help you evaluate your idea before moving forward. These resources cover ways to identify winning ideas and where to go if you need support.

  • Small Business Development Centers opens in a new tab - SBDC Network 
    Small Business Development Centers offer free 1:1 consulting to help you find the right business idea.
  • Startup Business Ideas: Four Steps to Identify the Right One opens in a new tab - Small Business Administration
    This resource can help you see if you're on the right track.
  • 8 Easy Businesses to Start - Small Business Administration 
    8 business ideas from the SBA. opens in a new tab
  • What Business Should I Start? 6 Factors to Help You Decide opens in a new tab - U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
    An article from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

How to Monetize Your Passion

Many people want to monetize an existing passion, hobby, or skill. The following resources will help you understand some of the steps required to grow your passion into a profitable small business.

  • How to Realistically Make Money from Your Passion opens in a new tab - Entrepreneur 
    Learn how to monetize the things you care about.
  • Learn Business Skills to Monetize Your Passion opens in a new tab - LinkedIn
    Learn skills like accounting, marketing, and sales to take your passion or hobby to the next level.

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