Quick Links - Business Resources
Advertising Information: Federal Trade Commission Facts For Business includes Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business.
Air Quality Information (Maricopa County): Issues air quality permits, writes regulation, and enforces codes for Maricopa County.
Arizona Captive Insurance Program: Customized insurance program designed by its owners (associations, groups or even individuals) to be more responsive to their specific needs than traditional insurance.
Arizona Contractor/Construction Information: Information on becoming a licensed contractor.
Arizona Corporation Commission: Information on setting-up an Arizona Corporation.
Arizona Department of Administration, State Procurement Office: Information on becoming a vendor to the State of Arizona.
Arizona Department of Revenue, State Sales Tax Information: Download state tax forms, brochures and compare tax rates.
Arizona Department of Transportation, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE): Certification Program
Arizona Information Technology Skills Training Initiative (AZIT): Grant-funded program provides training opportunity for individual professionals in Arizona interested in upgrading their IT skills in the areas of: software development, analysis and testing.
Arizona Labor Market Information: Census data, labor information, economic forecasts.
Arizona Minority Business Enterprise Center (AMBEC): Statewide consulting and technical assistance services to minority business entrepreneurs.
Arizona Secretary of State: Information on registering a business name.
Arizona Small Business Association: Networking organization assisting Arizona’s small businesses.
Arizona Small Business Development Centers (AZSBDC): Nonprofit group dedicated to counseling small business owners.
Arizona Steps Up Directory: Free online directory and electronic resource for state procurement and public purchasing personnel to locate certified small, women, minority, and disadvantaged businesses.
Better Business Bureau: Local chapters helping consumers and businesses maintain an ethical marketplace.
BusinessLINC: Increases buyer awareness of the products and services available throughout Arizona and identifies new sales opportunities for Arizona companies.
Chambers of Commerce: Listing of statewide chambers of commerce.
City of Phoenix Small, Minority, Woman and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(S/M/W/DBE): Certification Program
City of Tucson Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (M/W/DBE): Certification Program
ENERGY STAR for Small Business: Joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy providing free information and technical support to reduce energy waste and energy costs.
Exporting/Trade Information: Information on US trade policies, practices and procedures.
Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council, a non-profit organization, is an organization of corporations and minority business enterprises dedicated to providing increased procurement and business opportunities for minority business of all sizes.
Internal Revenue Service Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center: Includes tax information for the small business owner on starting, maintaining and closing a business, business taxes, recordkeeping and help for day-to-day business activities.
Internal Revenue Service Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed (Publication 1518): Includes Due Dates and Actions by Month, as well as, Quick Tips (from the Tax Calendar) which highlight different tax topics that may be relevant to your business.
National Federation of Independent Business: National organization promoting small business issues.
Recursos para Empresas: Spanish language business resource guide to help business owners start and manage a small business.
Relocating a Business in Arizona: State Incentives & Programs for companies considering Arizona as a new location.
Restaurant Permits/Inspections (Maricopa County): Issues permits, inspects food service facilities, conducts food handling training.
SCORE, Counselors to America's Small Business: Nonprofit group dedicated to counseling small business owners.
SCORE Women Entrepreneurs: Mentors, workshops, articles and resources.
SCORE Women’s Success Blog: Information and resources to help you live your dream of entrepreneurship.
Small Business Profiles for the States and Territories: This annual profile contains sections on the following topics: the number of firms, industry composition, small business income, banking, business ownership, and employment.
Spanish Language Resources - Recursos para Empresas: Spanish language business resource guide to help business owners start and manage a small business.
Tucson Commercialization Resource Directory: Directory of organizations in Southern Arizona that assist in technology innovation and commercialization.
Unemployment Insurance: Information on employee reporting requirements.
US Patent and Trademark Office: Information about how to register federal patents, trade names and trademarks.
US Small Business Administration (SBA): Information on small business loans and government resources.
US Small Business Administration, Office of Advocacy: Mr. Michael Hull advocates regulatory, legislative and other policy initiatives that support small business growth.