ACA Small Business Services

Arizona Commerce Authority Small Business Servi​ces offer free, online resource center provides information on business licensing and statewide resources.

Arizona Commerce Authority

A​rizona Commerce Authority offers state economic news and data, community profiles, information about international trade and finance, and doing business in Arizona.

City of Phoenix Business Resources

The City of Phoenix resou​rce page for businesses provides information on doing business with the city, grants and funding opportunities, opportunities for small and disadvantaged enterprise businesses, and zoning and permits.  You can also find information on getting a business license and taxes.

SBA - U.S. Small Business Administration

U​.S. Small Business Administration provides programs and support services to help you start your business and succeed.  Learn to create a business plan, register and license a business, select a location and equipment, hire and retain employees, and more.

City of Phoenix - EXPAND Program

​City of Phoenix - EXPAND Program assists local businesses in obtaining loans from eligible local financial institutions by providing additional collateral, up to 25% of a loan amount.  The amount of collateral enhancement can range as high as $150,000 with no ceiling on the loan amount.  Loans can be for virtually any legitimate business purpose but jobs creation is an essential element of any request for EXPAND assistance.

Goodwill Community Foundation International

Goodwill Community Foundation International offers online learning opportunities for you to improve your technology, literacy and math skills.  Learn to use PowerPoint for business presentations or Publisher to create business flyers.  To get started, click on "Computers." 

SCORE

Phoenix Public Library partners with SCORE to offer free workshops and other events to assist entrepreneurs.