Finding Professional Partners
Choosing the right professional partners can make the difference between failure and success. Get recommendations and do research; make sure they are properly licensed. Don’t hesitate to ask a lot of questions to determine whether their expertise matches your needs. Agree upon costs up front and then build those into your financial plan. The following resources will provide referrals/listing of, and/or verify licensed professionals.
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Accountant: Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA), 602.252.4144 or Arizona toll free 888.237.0700
Additional Information:
Internal Revenue Service: Tips for Choosing a Tax Return Preparer -
Attorney: State Bar of Arizona, Within Maricopa County 602.252.4804 or Tucson area 520.623.9944 or Arizona toll free outside Maricopa County 866.482.9227
Additional Information:
State Bar of Arizona: Public Service Center: Legal Help & EducationU.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Business Guide, Manage your Business: Stay Legally Compliant
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Insurance Agent/Broker: Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI)
- Commercial Real Estate Broker: Arizona Department of Real Estate