Resources
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Business Resource Links
City of Maricopa
The Economic Development Department provides assistance to existing and potential businesses in many ways. They offer assistance in the following areas:
- Local Business Assistance - Expansion and Retention - Business Licenses
- Corporate Expansion and Relocation - Maricopa Matters
- Industry Attraction - Maricopa Prospector
- Economic Development 2008 Annual Report - Report
- City of Maricopa 2009-2012 Strategic Plan - Booklet
- How to Start a Business in Pinal County - Booklet
Click on the link and navigate to the Economic Development Page.
Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA)
Founded in 1973, Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA) is a member-driven statewide non-profit organization, business resource and advocate for nearly 3000 Arizona businesses, representing more than 200,000 employees. ASBA was ranked the number one Professional Association by The Business Journal's Book of Lists for the past four years.
ASBA membership is available to all Chamber Members! Arizona businesses get a "One Stop Shop" that helps them learn, grow and succeed. ASBA offers valuable benefit programs, networking, educational workshops and seminars. Our enduring values guide our thoughts and actions. Our objectives, strategies, and evaluation criteria are influenced by a team driven by an above standard code of ethics and core values that exceed the norm. We continually strive to improve and connect the business community and members to each other to expand the sphere of business knowledge, expertise and influence and move Arizona businesses forward.
Arizona Department of Commerce
The Arizona Department of Commerce supports entrepreneurs, small businesses, minority and women-owned enterprises and industry sectors. We offer Workforce solutions powered by One-Stop centers throughout the state. Increase the skills of your staff through Arizona Job Training Program grants, or explore a custom-designed Apprenticeship. The Office of Information and Technology supports technology-oriented businesses, and links them with resources and ideas from innovative leaders throughout Arizona.
State of Arizona
The State of Arizona website carries a wealth of data and business statistcs
US Small Business Association - AZ
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our economic recovery and strength, to building America's future, and to helping the United States compete in today's global marketplace. Although SBA has grown and evolved in the years since it was established in 1953, the bottom line mission remains the same. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations, SBA delivers its services to people throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, the U. S. Virgin Islands and Guam.
Arizona Corporation Commission
Small Business Organizations and Networking Resources in Maricopa
Arizona SCORE, small business counselors: Link
Arizona State University Spirit of Enterprise Center: http://wpcarey.asu.edu/spirit/index.cfm
Central Arizona College Small Business Development Center: http://www.centralaz.edu/x743.xml
Local Online Business Directory: www.maricopabiz.com
Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center: http://www.maricopa.edu/sbdc/
Business Plan Resources and Outlines
Arizona Department of Commerce Small Business Services: http://www.azcommerce.com/BusAsst/SmallBiz/
Arizona Small Business Association Business Checklist Guide: Link
Business Plan Guide - Complimentary: http://www.growthink.com/businessplan/DevelopmentGuide.html
Business Plans and Checklists: www.morebusiness.com
Microsoft's How to Write a Business Plan Guide: http://www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/resources/startups/
MIT Enterprise Forum for Business Planning: http://enterpriseforum.mit.edu/mindshare/planning/
U.S. Small Business Administration Small Business Planner: http://www.sba.gov/smallbusinessplanner/index.html
Research Data for Use in Business Planning
Arizona Department of Child Care Licensing: http://www.azdhs.gov/als/childcare/index.htm
Bureau of Economic Analysis: http://www.bea.gov/
Competitor Research and Market Analysis Data: http://referenceusa.com/
County Business Patters from US Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov/epcd/cbp/view/cbpview.html
Hoovers Data - free info.: http://hoovers.com/free/
North American Industry Classification System Association: http://naics.com/
Development Resources
Entrepreneur Resources: http://startup.com/
IRS Tax Information for Businesses: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/index.html
Online Community of Startup Businesses: http://www.startupnation.com/
Funding Sources
Arizona Venture Capital and Angel Investment Directory: http://www.caycon.com/arizona_venture_capital.php
Arizona Angel Investors Network: Link
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.: http://www.cplc.org/
Community Development Financial Institution Certified Lenders: http://www.cdfifund.gov/what_we_do/need_a_loan.asp
Desert Angels Investment Group: http://www.edesertangels.com/
Federal Government Grant Online Search: http://www.grants.gov/
National Venture Capital Association: http://nvca.org/
National Association of Small Business Investment Companies: http://nasbic.org/
Phoenix Business Development Finance Corporation: http://www.bdfc.com/
PPEP Microbusiness and Housing Development Corporation: http://www.azsmallbusinessloans.com/
Self-Employment Loan Fund: http://www.selfloanfund.org/
Small Business Administration Planning, Training, Development, and Finance Assistance: www.sba.gov
Becoming a Government Vendor
Arizona Government Procurement Database: www.bidsource.com
How to Market and Sell to the State: http://www.azcommerce.com/BusAsst/SmallBiz/
SPIRIT State Procurement Online: https://www.spirit.az.gov/Applications/SPIRIT/SR
Others
Small Business Hazardous Waste: http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/waste/hazwaste/download/managehw.pdf
