Written by: BZ Riger-Hull
Starting
and growing a small business can be a daunting and sometimes lonely
process we have compiled a list of 25 helpful phone numbers for
agencies and services that work with small businesses. They can give
you information, ideas, and resources to help you be more successful.
•Small Business Administration,
409 Third Street,
SW Washington, DC 20416
1-800-U-ASK-SBA
Created to help America's entrepreneurs form successful small
enterprises, and offers financing, training and advocacy for small
businesses in every state.
•Online Woman’s Business Center
this PDF lists contact phone numbers and resource information for
Woman’s Business Centers all over the US
http://www.onlinewbc.gov/wbc.pdf
•Internal Revenue Service,
Help for Small Businesses, Live Telephone Assistance Call
1-800-829-1040
Tele-Tax recorded tax information Call 1-800-829-4477
Produces publications that offer advice to help small businesses meet
their tax obligations.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/
•Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,
800-669-4000
Oversees government regulations and policies affecting equal employment
opportunities.
•Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health
Administration
200 Constitution Avenue Washington, D.C. 20210
800-321-OSHA (6742)
OSHA's goal is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health
of America's workers by establishing and enforcing standards.
•United States Patent and Trademark Office,
800-786-9199
Assists businesses in protecting their investments, promoting goods and
services and safeguarding consumers.
•Service Corps of Retired Executives,
1-800/634-0245
A nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the
formation, growth and success of small businesses nationwide.
•Council of Better Business Bureaus,
4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203-1838
(703) 276-0100 Fax: 1 (703) 525-8277
Nonprofit organizations designed to promote ethical business standards.
•National Association for the Self-Employed, P.O. Box 612067 DFW
Airport Dallas, TX 75261-2067
1-800-232-6273
Provides access to resources and specialists needed to answer
questions, and offers material to help small business owners stay
current with the latest news.
•American Success Institute,
(508) 651-3303
Nonprofit educational organization offering business and leadership
programs through educational workshops and motivational videos and
books to help small businesses become and stay successful.
•Inc.com
from the publishers of Inc magazine a wealth of useful information and
how to’s
http://www.inc.com/guides/
Inc Magazine PO Box 3136 Harlan, IA 51593-0317
800-234-0999
•Quill office products and business supplies up to 65% off with custom
business services available,
800-789-1331
•United Parcel Service,
1-800-PICK-UPS
Package distribution company offers a variety of pick-up and delivery
services for small businesses.
•American Marketing Association,
311 South Wacker Drive Suite 5800 Chicago, IL 60606
(800) AMA-1150 Fax (312) 542-9001
Can answer questions and concerns about marketing new products and
services or evaluate a business' current marketing strategy.
•American Bar Association,
740 15th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20005-1019
202.662.1000
Can counsel small businesses regarding legal issues facing their
companies or help locate a lawyer appropriate for their needs.
•American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,
888-777-7077
aides small businesses searching for help with taxes and other
accounting issues, as well as provide assistance in selecting an
accountant that is right for their particular business.
•Public Relations Society of America,
33 Irving Place New York, NY 10003-2376
Phone: 212-995-2230 Fax: 212-995-0757
From developing a news release to delivering a speech, PRSA can help
small businesses with communications needs.
•American Association of Advertising Agencies,
(212) 682-2500
Can provide guidance to small businesses wanting to advertise their
wares, as well as evaluate the appropriateness of using an advertising
agency rather than advertising on their own.
•Minority Business Development Agency,
(888) 324-1551
Funds business development centers across the nation.
•Business Network International-
is a business and professional networking organization that offers
members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly,
referrals.
199 South Monte Vista Avenue, Suite 6 San Dimas, California 91773
(Outside Southern California) 1-800-825-8286
(Fax) 1-909-305-1811
(Inside Southern California) 1-909-305-1818
•The National Black Chamber of Commerce
1350 Connecticut Ave. NW Suite 825 Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-6888 Fax: (202) 466-4918
Advocates, promotes, educates and develops African American Chambers.
•U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,
Promotes the expansion of Hispanic business opportunities.
2175 K Street NW, Suite 100, Washington, DC 20037
202-842-1212, Fax 202-842-3221
•Center for Women's Business Research
1411 K Street, NW, Suite 1350 Washington, DC 20005-3407 USA
202-638-3060 Fax: 202-638-3064
is the premier source of knowledge about women business owners and
their enterprises worldwide. The Center’s mission is to unleash the
economic potential of women entrepreneurs by conducting research,
sharing information and increasing knowledge about this fast-growing
sector of the economy.
•Small Business Advancement National Center
Box 5018 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, AR 72035-0001
(501) 450-5300 FAX (501) 450-5360
Your Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business.
http://www.sbaer.uca.edu/
•The National Business Incubation Association, 20 E. Circle Drive,
37198
•Athens, OH 45701-3571 USA
(740) 593 4331Fax: (740) 593-1996
is the world's leading organization advancing business incubation and
entrepreneurship.
•Bonus website - Start up Journal the Wall Street Journal center for
entrepreneurs http://www.startupjournal.com
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