NVAS- Resources for Business Resources: Consulting, Information, & Organizations

Business Resources: Consulting, Information, & Organizations

AdminProf.com
Susan Silva
http://www.adminprof.com
susan@adminprof.com
A website designed to help administrative and virtual assistants do their job with articles and resources.

A Perfect Solution
Janet Drez
(480) 899-3090
www.aperfectsolution.com
jdrez@qwest.net
Encourages and trains women to start and grow successful home-based businesses. Janet is the author of "Putting the Pieces Together", which will support you with detailed information and exercises to smooth your way in starting & succeeding with your business. You can purchase her book on her website, just click on the book to go there.

Arizona Department of Commerce
Arizona Business Assistance Center
1-800-542-5684
(602) 280-1480 Phoenix Metro
(800) 542-5684 Nationwide and Canada
www.azcommerce.com
The Arizona Business Assistance Center provides guidance for conducing business in the state of Arizona. A division of the Arizona Department of Commerce, the Business Assistance Center consist of three branches: the Arizona Business Connection, the Office of Minority/Women-Owned Business Services, and the Small Business Advocate.

Arizona Business Connection
This office is a one-stop shop for licensing information for start-up and relocating businesses in Arizona. It is also a resource center for general information and referrals for every phase of business in Arizona. Business development representatives answer inquiries and prepare a free packet of information, mailed the same day.

Arizona Minority/Women-Owned Business Services
The Office of Minority/Women-Owned Business Services collaborates with various business organizations to promote entrepreneurship among minorities and women in Arizona. The office facilitates procurement opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses and advocates for issues that are important to these communities.

Small Business Advocate
The Arizona Small Business Advocate is responsible for keeping an open line of communication between the Governor and small businesses. The advocate works with chambers of commerce and other groups to develop policies and programs that will address fundamental statewide issues of concern to all small businesses. In addition, the advocate interacts with state regulatory agencies to improve their responsiveness to small businesses and assists entrepreneurs in resolving matters involving state government offices.

Arizona Small Business Association (ASBA)
(602) 265-4563
www.asba.com
A resource for small businesses with networking opportunities, workshops, and information.

CEOExpress
http://www.ceoexpress.com/default.asp
A resource site for business professionals

ChamberBiz
http://www.chamberbiz.com/
A resource site for small businesses

Home Based Business Council (HBBC)
(602) 265-4563
The Home Based Business Council (HBBC) meets at the ASBA Conference Center, 1500 East Bethany Home Road, Suite #140, Phoenix on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Each meeting includes a top speaker on Home Based issues plus an interactive discussion by the attendees as to their needs and wants. Chaired by Janet Drez, President of A Perfect Solution. Call for meeting times and additional information and reservations.

KFNN 1510 AM Financial News Radio
"Small Business Focus"
Listen in every Monday at 6:20 a.m. on KFNN 1510 AM Financial News Radio to hear ASBA's Executive Director Tom Gunn interview a variety of guests, including ASBA workshop presenters describing their upcoming programs, and other guests of interest to small businesses.

Phoenix Public Library
www.phxlib.org
A system of 13 public libraries. Reserve materials, renew materials, search for materials, events & programs, & more.

S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps Of Retired Executives)
U.S. Small Business Administration Offices (602) 745-7250
Phoenix Chapter (602) 745-7250
East Valley Chapter (602) 379-3100
SCORE counselors are men and women who offer their communities the benefit of a successful business experience by providing free one-on-one counseling services plus free and low-cost seminars involving the basics of operating a small business.

Secretarial Site
www.secretarialsite.com
An informational site for secretaries & office professionals

Self-Employment Loan Fund, Inc. (S.E.L.F.)
Bart Murphy
(602) 340-8834
SELF promotes the self-sufficiency of low-income individuals, especially women and minorities, by encouraging the growth of micro-enterprise through training, technical assistance and access to credit. SELF is a private, non-profit organization supported by the City of Phoenix, local businesses and foundations. Components of the program designed to lead to self-sufficiency include a FREE orientation, a $15 Starting Your Business, a 3 hour, once a week, 4 week workshop, a $40 Business Plan Workshop, a 3 hour, once a week, 10 week workshop, and the Borrowers' Circle allowing individuals completing the educational programs to borrow between $200 to $5000 on a graduating scale ($10/loan + market based interest).

Small Business Development Center
Phone: (480) 784-0590
http://dist.maricopa.edu/mcccdsbdc/
This organization provides free, small business counseling. Through a team of professional consultants, the center offers confidential, personalized counseling in all areas of small business management. Co-Sponsors weekly workshops with the Arizona Small Business Association.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
1-800-U-ASK-SBA
answerdesk@sba.gov
www.sba.gov
America's Small Business Resource.

VirtualAssistants.com
Belinda Stringer
support@virtualassistants.com
http://www.virtualassistants.com
Outsourcing and placement assistance for companies seeking off-site or telecommuting contractors or employees. We also offer complete Virtual Office Services including outsourcing of entire projects or departments. This includes data entry or data processing, transcription, word processing and other office projects.