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Instagram for Small Businesses

Social media is a vital part of reaching out to customers on an online platform, especially Instagram for small businesses. Here the AMI...

Networking 101

An Introduction to the What, Why, and How of Entrepreneurial Networking What is Networking and Why Should I Do It? AMI exists to make an impact, and it was with that enthusiasm that I marched into a local networking event for small business owners. I was nervous, to be sure – it’s not easy going…

A/B Testing

Learn how you can test two different advertisements to see which one is the most effective in obtaining consumers. --- COMING SOON ---...

How To: Website Building With Wix

Wix is a user-friendly way to build a professional website for your business. In this video tutorial, our staff walks you through website...

5 Ps of Marketing Explained

In this video tutorial, our staff walks you through the 5 P's of Marketing so that you can effectively market your business. Arizona Microcredit Initiative (AMI) has consulting and microloan support for yourself and your business. If you have any more questions, you can schedule an appointment…

Achieving Nonprofit Status

Most nonprofits are 501(c)(3) organizations, which means they are formed for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational...

Small Business Accounting 101

An essential part of your business plan is being able to calculate your net income by identifying your business's revenue and expenses. These may include revenues, expenses, gains, losses, and net income. Revenues This is income generated from normal business activities over a period of time. This…

Small Business Registration | How To Register A Small Business

Having a business idea is a great first step to eventually creating what may become a full-fledged business. But in order to get there, you must first take the steps to ensure you abide by all the legal concerns. In this blog post, we will teach you how to register a small business and we will go…

Business Process Improvement (BPI)

The continual practice of reinventing an organization’s routines with the aim of improving efficiency. How to Implement BPI Start Small BPI is a marathon, not a sprint. Trying to improve too many processes at once will likely lead to management and/or employee burnout. Instead, observe some of the…

Small Business Insurance

Small business insurance is any business insurance policy, singular or packaged, designed to protect you from the unexpected costs of...