These business resources are to provide access to online resources to help small business owners expand their skill base and find assistance that will grow their businesses.  Each resource has been reviewed for whether the information is up-to-date, accurate and free.  Use these links to learn about marketing, finances, human resources, as well as to gain access to grants.

US Small Business Administration - "Programs and services to help you start, grow and succeed in business."
Includes small business planning tools, access to government services, tools and a resource library, as well as access to local and regional resources.


Az. Department of Commerce - "Through leadership and collaborative partnerships, our mission is to create vibrant communities and a globally competitive Arizona economy."
Provides business assistance, economic information, data on site selection, smart growth, energy programs, and work force assistance within Arizona.


Arizona Small Business Development Center Network
Access to online and SBDC sites throughout Arizona.  Includes a calendar of workshops offered throughout Arizona, small business basics, and lots of links to small business tools, forms, and more.


Federal Business Opportunities
Access to government-funded resources and opportunities made possible by Federal Recovery Act funding.


SCF Az - A provider of workers' compensation insurance.
Offers a schedule of trainings, online publications, and video training to promote safe working habits.


My Own Business - "A nonprofit organization committed to helping people succeed in business.""
Offers free coursework geared toward the entrepreneur who wants to start a business, and for existing small businesses that would like to grow and expand.


Buzgate.org-America's Small Business Assistance Network - "A public service initiative created to facilitate awareness, access and use of America's government and nonprofit small business assistance programs on a national scale."
Online training resources, and access to programs to assist small business to grow.


Business.gov - "The official business link to the US government. Business.gov helps small businesses understand their legal requirements, and locate government services supporting the nation's small business community."
Access to business start-up and growth resources, federal grant information, help for woman- and minority-owned businesses.


SCORE - Service Corps of Retired Executives - "A national association dedicated to helping small business owners form and grow their businesses."
Numerous online workshops, with many in Spanish, focusing on business planning, making your business competitive, legal considerations, growing, marketing and managing your business and finances.