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Small Business Loans

This regularly-updated guide gives an overview of funding resources available to small business owners in Arizona. Arizona Microcredit Initiative Microloans Overview Arizona Microcredit Initiative (AMI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers underserved entrepreneurs to start or expand businesses…

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…

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 Grant Funding

Grants are usually funds given from one entity to another, a grantor to a recipient, through an application process. Some grant awards...

Building Your Business.. And Making a Plan

The Business Model Canvas is a simple, effective tool to create a plan for your business, no matter which stage you are in. It will help you describe, design, assess, and change your business model. By creating a simple one-page document covering your business's critical aspects, you can become…