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. http://www.sba.gov
•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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