This page contains links to various small business industry specific groups and other professional associations.
AccountantsWorld
Over 100,000-member strong community dedicated to helping accountants advance their practices. The AccountantsWorld team has been serving accountants for over 20 years. During this time, AccountantsWorld has developed some of the most innovative and practical solutions for accountants.
ActiveFilings.com
Active Filings’ mission is to provide business start-ups with affordable, fast and convenient business formation and incorporation services. Our company is dedicated to provide incorporation services, corporate supplies and other filings nationwide. Our Web-based approach, advanced technology and know how make us the most convenient business formation service that you can find.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
ACCA is the nation’s premiere trade association of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) contractors.
AllBusiness.com
AllBusiness.com is an online media and e-commerce company that operates one of the premier business sites on the Web. The site offers resources including how-to articles, business forms, contracts and agreements, expert advice, blogs, business news, business directory listings, product comparisons, business guides, a business association and more.
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)
ACEC provides the executives of private engineering firms with the tools and educational opportunities to be better business owners and managers. ACEC also presents a strong, cohesive voice for the profession in national legislative and policy debates to help ensure that firms can complete fairly in an increasingly aggressive world market.
American Express
American Express issues credit and charge Cards that support a broad base of clients and needs for both consumers and small businesses. Along with its Card business, the company also provides business credit lines and merchant establishment services.
American Express, Open Small Business Network (OPEN)
OPEN: The Small Business Network from American Express is designed to provide small businesses with a way to exchange ideas and advice.
American Forest and Paper Association (AF&PA)
AF&PA is the national trade association of the forest, paper and wood products industry. They represent member companies engaged in growing, harvesting and processing wood and wood fiber, manufacturing pulp, paper and paperboard products from both virgin and recycled fiber and producing engineered and traditional wood products.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
AH&LA provides its members its assistance in operations, education, and communications, and lobbies on Capitol Hill to provide a business climate in which the industry can continue to prosper.
American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers (AIPB)
The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers was established in 1987 to recognize bookkeeping as a profession and bookkeepers as professionals; keep employed and freelance bookkeepers current on important revisions to federal and state laws, regulations and procedures; answer bookkeepers' everyday bookkeeping and accounting questions on a free Members Only telephone Answer Line; deliver high-quality continuing education for professional bookkeepers; provide job opportunities to professional bookkeepers and help employers find them on a free Jobs Site devoted exclusively to the bookkeeping profession; create a high-level certification of elite professional bookkeepers; and provide online forums for professional bookkeepers to exchange information, help and ideas.
American Moving and Storage Association (AMSA)
AMSA – 3,000 professional moving companies dedicated to making your move successful every step of the way.
American Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA)
ANLA is the national trade association of the nursery and landscape industry. ANLA provides education, research, public relations, and representation services to members.
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA)
ARTBA is the U.S. transportation construction industry’s representative in Washington, DC. ARTBA is a full-service association with more than 5,000 members.
American Subcontractors Association, Inc. (ASA)
ASA is the association of professional contractors. Founded in 1966, ASA serves 5,500 firms through a nationwide network of state and local chapters.
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
AVMA was established in 1863. It’s a not-for-profit association representing more than 67,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia, and uniformed services. Structured to work for its members, the AVMA acts as collective voice for its membership and for the profession.
America's Small Business Development Center Network (ASBDC)
The mission of the ASBDC is to represent the collective interest of our members by promoting, informing, supporting and continuously improving the SBDC network, which delivers nationwide educational assistance to strengthen small/medium business management, thereby contributing to the growth of local, state, and national economies.
AOL - Government Guide
Our mission is to provide you with information and services about our government.
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
ACAMS is based in Miami, Florida and is an international organization of anti-money laundering professionals. ACAMS was founded in 2002 and has a membership of about 5,000. Members are drawn predominantly from banking, law, accounting investment and gaming industries as well as government organizations.
Better Business Bureau (BBB)
BBB ensures that high standards for trust are set and maintained. BBB exist so consumers and businesses alike have an unbiased source to guide them on matters of trust by providing educational information and expert advice that is free of charge and easily accessible.
BPlans.com
Bplans.com contains the largest single collection of free sample business plans online. In addition to that, it has helpful tools and know-how for managing your business. Bplans.com includes practical advice on planning, interactive tools, and a panel of experts.
Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI)
BSCAI has become the trade association of the building service industry, representing a worldwide network of more than facility maintenance, and other related services to building owners and managers.
Business Credit Services
BCSCredit.com has been assisting small business owners for more than 11 years in building business credit and keeping it separate from their personal credit. They also help you to obtain the funding that you need to grow your businesses.
Businessdoc.com
You can now keep accurate and timely company records if you have incorporated or formed an LLC with BizDoc, a Compliance Software. The BizDoc Software program allows you to manage all your company records and keep you in compliance with state regulations. There is a free full version demo.
Business Know-How Inc.
Business Know-How is an award-winning small business Web site for home offices and small businesses. Business Know-How and is known for providing practical information tools and resources for starting, growing and managing small and home-based businesses. The Business Know-How Web site reaches close to 2 million individuals each year.
Business Marketing Services
Startupmybusiness.com specializes in affordable, effective marketing strategies and provides a $2,500 business credit line for use in purchasing logos, Web sites, marketing materials, merchant accounts, and Internet marketing services.
Center for Business Planning
Business Resource Software, Inc. is the leading provider of marketing and business planning software. BRS products employ expert systems and artificial intelligence technology to create a Knowledge Base of Business Experts. The software products based upon this Knowledge Base provide an evaluation of business conditions and advise the users about situations in their specific business.
Company Corporation
The Company Corporation has helped over 300,000 small business owners incorporate or form a limited liability company. With an award winning Web site, a team of knowledgeable call center representatives and an array of business services, The Company Corporation makes the process of forming your corporation or LLC easy.
Companies Incorporated
In business since 1977, Companies Incorporated is the worldwide industry leader in small business filing services, incorporation, and company formation. Companies Incorporated offers complete filing support which includes, drafting your articles of incorporation and delivery and filing with government offices, the preparation of your tax forms for all entity types, corporate records management, annual reports and meeting minutes as well as corporate kits, seals and more.
Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS)
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors stands firm in commitment to advancing professionalism in all state banking departments. We are not your average Washington association….. we are an extension of your primary regulators. Our strength lies in bringing all state banking departments together with bankers like you to present a uniformed voice in Washington.
Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
The Congressional Black Caucus is an organization representing African American members of the United States Congress. The Caucus describes its goals as “positively influencing the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and other of similar experience and situation,” and “achieving greater equity for persons of African descent in the design content of domestic and international programs ..."
Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED)
Driven to create a more robust, far and sustainable economy for all of us, CFED is fueled by the belief that there is a tremendous amount of untapped potential in low-income people and distressed communities. CFED conducts rigorous research, analyzes new ideas, test programs and advocates for policies that will lead to a more inclusive economy.
CPAdirectory.com
CPAdirectory.com™ gives CPAs an easy way to establish an Internet presence by building and marketing an online nationwide directory of CPAs. CPAs are provided with a free membership which includes a detailed directory listing that is searchable by name, geographic location and industry focus.
Direct Selling Association (DSA)
DSA is the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services old directly to consumers. More than 150 companies are members of the association, including many well-known brand names.
Entrepreneur.com
For nearly 30 years, Entrepreneur has been the definitive guide to all the diverse challenges of business ownership. The magazine has quickly expanded along with the needs of its readers, equipping entrepreneurs with the critical information they require and demand to grow their businesses. Every month, 2.4 million of the essential decision-makers in today’s business marketplace read Entrepreneur.
Financial Service Centers of America (FISCA)
FISCA is a professional trade organization representing an expanding industry of financial services providers in local communities across the country. FISCA was originally established in 1987 as the National Check Cashers Association (NACA), changing its name in 1999 to reflect the evolution of the business.
Graphic Arts Information Network (GAIN)
The Printing Industries of America and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation serve more than 13,000 member companies, promoting programs, services, and an environment that helps them operate their businesses profitably.
Helicopter Association International (HAI)
HAI is a non-profit, professional trade association of over 1,400 member organizations from 70 nations. Since 1948, HAI has been dedicated to promoting the helicopter as a safe and efficient method of transportation, ad to the advancement of the civil helicopter industry.
Idea Café
Online since 1995, Business Owners Idea Café has proven to be an effective conduit for advertisers to reach the owners of small companies, as well as individuals who are planning to start businesses. Idea Café is top-rated by The Wall Street Journal and Cahners In-Stat/MDR as one of the top ten online business center resources for small business owners.
International Franchise Association (IFA)
IFA was founded in 1960, and has a membership organization of franchisors, franchisees and suppliers. The IFA Web site is dedicated to providing members ad guests with a one-stop shopping experience for franchise information.
International Reciprocal Trade Association (IRTA)
The IRTA is a non-profit organization committed to promoting just and equitable standards of reciprocal trade and raising the value of reciprocal trade to businesses and communities world wide.
InterShopZone.com
The InterShopZone.com Marketplace Network is an all-in-one network for online business services. The company strives to offer only the best of the best services to its members.
Money Transmitter Regulatory Association (MTRA)
MTRA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the efficient and effective regulation of the money transmission industry in the United States of America. The MTRA membership consists of state regulatory authorities in charge of regulating money transmitters and sellers of travelers checks, money orders, drafts and other money instruments. Incorporated in 1989, MTRA is governed by a ten-member board of directors elected to serve two-year terms.
Motley Fool
The Motley Fool offers nine investment and personal finance newsletter services to their members, covering a variety of investing styles. The Motley Fool delivers approximately 100 million page views per month.
MyOwnBusiness.org
My Own Business, Inc, (MOBI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to helping new businesses succeed in every community.
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
NAM's mission is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers and improve living standards for working Americans by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth, and to increase understanding among policymakers, the media, and the general public about the importance of manufacturing to America's economic strength.
National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (NARVC)
NARVC represents the commercial RV park and campground industry throughout the United States.
National Association of the Self-Employed (NASE)
The NASE was founded in 1981 by a group of small business owners seeking the kinds of benefits and services once only available to large corporations.
National Association of Trade Exchange (NATE)
NATE is the premier organization for trade exchange owners from across the country and around the world. As a continually improving, member-driven organization, NATE offers their members additional benefits such as national and regional meetings and accreditation opportunities.
National Business Association (NBA)
NBA is a nonprofit association, specifically designed and actively managed to assist the self employed and small business community in achieving their professional goals. The NBA uses its group buying power to provide members with support programs, cost and time saving products, services and valuable small business resource materials.
National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
NECA, founded in 1901, is the lading representative of a segment of the construction market comprised of over 70,000 electrical contracting firms. NECA includes 118 US chapters in addition to others in countries around the world.
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
NFIB is the largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses in and all 50 state capitals.
National Money Transmitters Association (NMTA)
The NMTA was born out of the need for money transmitters to have voice in shaping and developing this industry. Started in 1999, the NMTA channels the concerns of licensed money transmitters across the United States and provides a mechanism to address issues that impact our business with the strength and support of a national organization.
National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA)
The NPA, headquartered in Roanoke, Texas, was developed in 1989 to support the rapidly growing member of responsible pawnbrokers in the United States. Currently, 2,480 members represent reliable and trustworthy pawnbrokers who help the financial needs of citizens in our communities.
National Small Business Association (NSBA)
NSBA was founded in 1937. NSBA is a volunteer led association with a primary mission to advocate state and federal policies that are beneficial to small business, the state, and the nation – and promote the growth of free enterprise.
National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA)
NTMA is the representative of the precision custom manufacturing industry in the United States.
National Women’s Business Council (NWBC)
NWBC is a bi-partisan federal advisory council created to serve as a independent source of advice and policy recommendations to the President, Congress, and the US Small business Administration on economic issues of importance to women business owners.
Network Solutions, VeriSign Company
VeriSign, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRSN) operates digital infrastructure that enables and protects billions of interactions every day across the world’s voice and data networks. Every day they process as many as 31 billion Internet interactions and support over 100 million phone calls. VeriSign offers solutions that help companies to deliver integrated marketing campaigns and mobile content across the three screens of personal computers, mobile phones, and television sets.
People’s Choice Accounting
People’s Choice offers a variety of low-cost accounting solutions that have the built-in flexibility and functionality to grow as your business grows.
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors-National Association (PHCC)
PHCC has been an advocate for plumbing, heating and cooling contractors since 1883. As the oldest trade organization in the construction industry, approximately 3,700 members nationwide put their faith in the association’s efforts to lobby local, state and federal government, provide forums for networking and educational programs, and to deliver to highest quality of products and services.
Red Rock Corporate Solutions Inc.
Red Rock Corporate Solutions helps clients and partners achieve success by forming alliances through partnerships and securing their personal and business assets for the future. They offer comprehensive services that will guide our clients through every stage of business and personal development.
SBTV.com
SBTV.com is a television network on the Web devoted exclusively to providing engaging streaming video content to small businesses. It provides technical information on how to run your business, inspirational stories from entrepreneurs across the country, information about small business conferences and events, and resources to help solve day-to-day business challenges.
Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Advocacy
Created by Congress in 1976, the Office of Advocacy of the SBA is an independent voice for small business within the federal government. Advocacy’s mission is to give visibility to American small businesses and to encourage policies – especially regulatory policies – that support their start up, development, and growth.
Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC)
The SBLC is an independent, permanent coalition of trade and professional associations who share a common concern for the future of small business.
Society of American Florists (SAF)
SAF is the national trade associations for the floral industry, representing 17,000 growers, wholesalers and retailers of fresh flowers and plants.
TaxMama.com
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Taxsites.com
Tax and Accounting Sites Directory is a comprehensive index of Web-based tax and accounting resources. The directory is designed to be a starting point for people who are searching for tax and accounting information, products, and services.
Textile Rental Services Association of America (TRSAA)
TRSAA is the industry’s largest trade association, accounting for 75% of the uniform rental market and 90% of the linen supply market.
Tire Industry Association (TIA)
TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreated tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry.
United States Asian Business Council (USABC)
USABC works to develop and advocate for policies to promote the growth and development of Asian Pacific American Businesses domestically and abroad.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest not-for-profit business federation. Members include businesses of all sizes and industries, from every corner of America. Whether you own your own business, represent one, head a corporate office or manage an association, the Chamber works for you by promoting your interests in Washington, DC and around the world.
U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
The USHCC is a structured organization aimed at developing a business network that provides the Hispanic community with cohesion and strength. The USHCC has worked towards bringing the issues and concerns of the nation’s more than 2 million Hispanic-owned businesses to the forefront of the national economic agenda.
U.S. Pan-Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC)
USPAACC is a national, non-profit organization representing all Asian Americans and Asian American-related groups in business, sciences, the arts, sports, and education, public and community services. The USPAACC promotes and propels economic growth by developing educational and professional opportunities for Asian Americans and their business partners in corporate American and government agencies.
Vertical Response
Vertical Response provides online tools that enable anyone regardless of technical expertise to get up and running in minutes with their email and direct mail campaigns.
White House Pan-Asian Initiative
The White House Pan-Asian initiative was created as a result of Executive Order 12316 by President George W. Bush. The goal of the initiative is to increase opportunities for and improve the quality of life of approximately twelve million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders living in the United States and the U.S. associated Pacific Island jurisdictions.
Women About Biz (WAB)
WAB is one of the most powerful and effective membership based networks for businesswomen in the United States to be a catalyst in encouraging businesswomen to give each other business.
Women Entrepreneurs, Inc. (WE)
WE is a nonprofit business association that works to improve and enhance the economic climate for women entrepreneurship by advocating for policy solutions that encourage business ownership by women.
Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)
WIPP is the Choice for Women in Business in our National’s Capitol WIPP, is a national bipartisan public policy organization that advocates for and on behalf of women and minorities in business, strengthening their sphere of influence in the legislative process of our nation, creating economic opportunities and building bridges and alliances to other small business organizations.
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