Small Business Resources
The following list of online resources has been compiled for the convenience of small businesses and entrepreneurs in planning, developing, funding, and marketing their companies. Note: the City of Maricopa does not advocate for and cannot guarantee the accuracy of data on third party sites.
Small Business Organizations and Networking Resources in Maricopa
- Arizona SCORE, small business counselors
- Arizona Small Business Association
- Arizona State University Spirit of Enterprise Center
- Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center
- Maricopa Chamber of Commerce
- Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center
Business Plan Resources and Outlines
- Arizona Department of Commerce Small Business Services
- Arizona Small Business AssociationBusiness Checklist Guide
- Central Arizona College SBDCBusiness Planning Guide
- MIT Enterprise Forum for Business Planning
- U.S. Small Business AdministrationSmall Business Planner
Research Data for Use in Business Planning
- Bureau of Economic Analysis
- Competitor Research and Market Analysis Data
- County Business Patters from US Census Bureau
- Hoovers Data – free info
- North American Industry Classification System Association
- U.S. Small Business Administration
Development Resources
- Arizona Corporation Commission
- Entrepreneur Resources
- IRS Tax Information for Businesses
- Online Community of Startup Businesses
- Hazardous Waste Handling for Small Businesses
Funding Sources
- Arizona Community and Business Finance Guide
- Arizona Venture Capital and Angel Investment Directory
- Arizona Angel Investors Network
- Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
- Community Development Financial Institution Certified Lenders
- Desert Angels Investment Group
- Federal Government Grant Online Search
- National Venture Capital Association
- National Association of Small Business Investment Companies
- Phoenix Business Development Finance Corporation
- PPEP Microbusiness and Housing Development Corporation
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