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 Commerce Authority - Checklist Program for Starting a Business in Arizona
• Central Arizona College SBDC Business 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 Patterns 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 Entrepreneur's Edge Resource 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
• PPEP Microbusiness and Housing Development Corporation

Becoming a Government Vendor

• How to Market and Sell to the Federal, State and Local Government
• SPIRIT State Procurement Online
• City of Maricopa Bid Opportunities