Thursday, February 23, 2012     

Tools for Business Success

Recognizing the need for a virtual one-stop resource to answer important questions for both emerging and existing businesses, Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce has launched Tools for Business Success

The site is designed to give a boost to local companies and business startups.

The site includes a business start-up kit, sample business plans and small business certification information. The start-up kit includes the forms needed to establish a sole proprietorship, partnership, a limited liability company or a corporation.

CLICK HERE TO GET TO TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS SITE.

Here are just some of the essential resources you’ll find on Tools for Business Success:

  • We feature over 75 FREE online classes, as a resource for local business growth and start-up business success.
  • The Government Requirements Kit has forms and simplified instructions that businesses need throughout the year.
  • Whenever you’re ready to hire staff, visit Employer Assistance for our free employer’s kit and to see hourly pay information for 850+ different positions. You can also provide your new employees with a new hire email that includes all the forms and required compliance notices.
  • If you’re looking for loans, check out the site for business funding and to find local lenders that participate in SBA loan programs. Our loan payment calculator will help you quickly determine your payments for the loans you are requesting.
  • There’s information on training provided by the regional Small Business Development Center and others.

Whether you are looking for help to start a business or bring your existing company or organization to the next level, Tools for Business Success can help. Find out what grade your website would get, go green while cutting expenses, and understand how to sell goods to the government. Tools helps you manage your business and includes a business report card, financial calculators, a payroll tax calculator and more. A special section includes tips from the experts on how to get through tough economic times.

If you still have questions after being on the site, please contact our Chamber Conciege, Dick Bettes, at 774-4505 or rbettes@flagstaffchamber.com.