25 Valuable Phone Numbers For Small Businesses Success

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 Americas 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 OSHAs goal is to save lives, prevent injuries and protect the health of Americas 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 Womens 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 worlds leading organization advancing business incubation and entrepreneurship.

�Bonus website - Start up Journal the Wall Street Journal center for entrepreneurs http://www.startupjournal.com/