Small Business Services

STEP-BY-STEP CHECKLIST TO START, OPERATE AND GROW A BUSINESS IN ARIZONA

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guides you to commonly requested licensing information and statewide resources, enables you to link over and download most of the business forms you may need; includes telephone numbers and addresses of licensing agencies* allows you to create a free custom checklist of information pertinent to your business needs

To create your customized checklist, you have the option to click on a Step to be guided page-by-page through the topics or click directly on a topic of interest in either drop-down menu. CLICK ON A STEP OR TOPIC OF INTEREST STEP 1: STARTING A BUSINESS BUSINESS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 1 - Planning and Developing a Business 2 - Business Counseling and Assistance Programs 3 - Money to Start and Grow a Business STEP 2: OPERATING A BUSINESS LICENSING, REGISTRATION AND COMPLIANCES 1 - Business Structure (Entity) / Employer Identification Number (EIN) 2 - Business Name/Trade Name/DBA 3 - Business Location Considerations 4 - Business Compliance Considerations 5 - Licensing and Taxes 6 - Selected Professions/Business Activities 7 - Hiring Employees and Job Training Programs STEP 3: GROWING A BUSINESS PROCUREMENT AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES 1 - Procurement Opportunities 2 - Certification Programs 3 - Accelerate the Growth of Your Business 4 - Networking in the Community     RESET   QUICK LINKS State Offices County Offices City Offices     RESET Please note: You will get the maximum benefit by clicking on a Step and paging through each topic. There is no limit to the number of times you can use this program.

* Note: The Checklist program is designed in collaboration with state and local agencies to direct you to the appropriate governmental offices for your licensing and registration.