Business Resources
Library Websites
| Data Axle Previously ReferenceUSA, Data Axle includes information on over 35 million U.S. businesses and 260 million residents. Business information includes company name, address, phone, executive contact names and titles, SIC codes, NAICS codes, employee size, sales volume, credit ratings, 10-K's, news information, location type and much more. Residential information includes name, address, phone number, home value, home income levels, lifestyle information, etc. |
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| General OneFile News and periodical articles on a wide range of topics including business, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and more. |
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| LegalForms Provides a wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Also included is a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language. |
Non-Library Websites
| Arizona Commerce Authority Links to starting, operating and growing a business in Arizona. Includes documents and downloadable pamphlets on starting a business, and links into city websites for information on opening a business in that city. |
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Arizona Small Business Development Center FOn-demand free online workshops on topics like business plans, marketing, and securing capital. Also free in-person workshops and no-cost one-on-one consulting. |
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Better Business Bureau Register your business with the Better Business Bureau. |
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Business.gov Be sure you are following regulations when beginning your new business. Find information on government programs and assistance for small businesses. |
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Entrepeneurship.org Free videos covering different business and small business topics. |
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Export.gov Official site for U.S. companies looking to export their products. Get information on trade data, find details on doing business in different countries, and get tips on international sales. |
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Federal Business Opportunities Register on this site as a vendor to have access to governmental solicitations for goods or services. |
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IRS Tax Information for Business The IRS page for business will direct you to all necessary tax information and forms. |
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Minority Business Development Agency Find information on grants and loans, business plans, and links into minority business centers. |
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My Own Business Not for profit organization whose mission is to “educate entrepreneurs by providing free comprehensive course work to foster success…" |
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SCORE SCORE is a non-profit organization that supports the development of small businesses. Free online workshops on starting, growing, marketing and financing your business. Mentors available. |
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Small Business Development Center Links to starting a business, business plans, finance, franchise, small business trends, industry information, procurement, human resources, marketing, social media, demographics, resources for veterans, and home business. |
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U.S. Patent & Trademark Office Information on the patent and trademark process and patent classification. Also find patent forms. |
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U.S. Small Business Administration Find small business forms, tips for writing business plans, details on finding a mentor, information on required licenses/permits, and information on obtaining loans. |