Arizona Entrepreneur’s Edge 

The Arizona Entrepreneur's Edge is your one-stop resource guide to starting, operating and growing a business. This guide provides general information for new business owners and serves as a reference and directory for established businesses of all sizes.

The following chapters are searchable and printable:

• Chapter 1: From Idea to Business – Business Planning and Research (PDF)
• Chapter 2: Sources of Help – Business Assistance and Counseling (PDF)
• Chapter 3: Financing Your Business – Financial Options and Funding Sources (PDF)

• Chapter 4: Filing and Registering – Business Structures and Registration (PDF)
• Chapter 5: Licensing and Taxes – Licensing Offices (PDF)
• Chapter 6: Hiring Employees and Contract Labor – Labor Guidelines and Workforce Programs (PDF)

• Chapter 7: Marketing and Selling Your Products or Services – Business Development and Procurement Opportunities (PDF)
• Chapter 8: Networking in the Business Community– Business Affiliations and Associations (PDF)