I am an existing Arizona business
In this section we highlight helpful resources, offer ways to grow your business, and provide contact information for agencies and business organizations for further assistance. Our Develop Your Small Business section also contains information that you can utilize today to help your business succeed and grow, such as relevant insights, tips, and resources.
Business Resources
Arizona Entrepreneur's Edge (resource guide)
Seminars, Workshops, Webinars
Writing a Business Plan
Business, Market, Industry Research Resources
Invention, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (includes patents)
Protecting your Business (includes common scams, cybersecurity, keeping customers' data safe)
Finding Professional Partners
Business Counseling and Assistance Programs
Counseling and Assistance Organizations
Tribal Economic Development Services
Entrepreneurship and Incubator Programs
Federal Governmental Assistance Services
Business Assistance Services
Financing Options and Funding Sources
Grants
Loans and Loan Programs
Loan Resources
Funding Resources
Having Employees and Job Training Programs
Having Full-time or Part-time Employees
Independent Contractors
Required Workplace Posters
Apprenticeship Program
Exporting
I would like information on expanding to International markets
I would like information on Certification Programs
Types of Certification/Registration
Arizona Department of Transportation, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Program and Small Business Concern (SBC) Registration Program
City of Phoenix Small, Disadvantaged, and Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification Programs (SBE/DBE/ACDBE)
City of Tucson Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification Programs
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
SBA HUBZone Program
SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) Program
SBA Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB) Program
Third-Party Certification Programs
VA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Manufacturing Assistance
I would like information on technical assistance for my manufacturing business
Networking and Small Business Events
I would like information on networking in the community
I would like information on small business events
Procurement Opportunities
I would like to sell my product or service to the State of Arizona
I would like to sell my product or service to the Federal Government
I would like to sell my product or service to the Local Government
I would like to sell my products or services to the entertainment industry in Arizona