Useful resources for small businesses

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This page contains links to some of our favorite resources for small businesses. We’ve listed general resources first followed by resources for your state.

Cheap, cool logo designs
crowdSPRING
Post projects such as logo, website and collateral material design requests, along with your budget guidelines, to a large network of creatives and choose the submission you like most. (We got our officewarehousespace.net logo done for $300!)

Business Plans
MasterPlans
A business plan writing company that will research, write, edit and produce the financials for the business plan you need to get your company started.

Customer survey
SurveyMonkey
A web-based survey tool you can use to survey existing customers, potential customers and even employees to help start or improve your business.

Website design
Portland Internet Design
Portland Internet Design does small business web development with big business techniques and made the one you are looking at! We have used them and they are great!

Search engine marketing
Formic Media
Formic Media can help you get results through search engine optimization and social media marketing. We know, we’ve used them.

Business discounts and coupons
America’s Best Companies
Access discounts and savings to all types of services necessary to run a small business affordably, like ADP, TMobile, Staples, UPS and Stamps.com.

Improving your business
Accelerator
A program within the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (the world’s premier peer to peer organization) that will connect you with other entrepreneurs and provide you with the tools and skills to grow you business to more than $1 million in annual revenue. (Must have $250k annual revenue to join.)

Get money
Prosper
Borrow $1,000 to $25,000 personal unsecured 3-year loan at the largest peer-to-peer lending marketplace. (Requires good credit and a minimum credit score of 640.)

Help registering your business
LegalZoom
Wondering if you should be an LLC or a corporation? Easy explanations of the differences are available here, and a service to help you create legal documents necessary to start your business.

Nationwide receptionists
Ruby Receptionists
Nationwide, from our studio in Portland, Oregon, we’ll handle your calls with care – answering with your custom greeting, screening, announcing and transferring calls wherever you may work, and taking messages, offering voicemail, and providing helpful information when you’re away. Our cheerful live virtual receptionists are trained to make a difference in your day. Let us know that you found Ruby on officewarehousespace.net and we’ll waive the setup fee for a savings of $95!

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Boise

Is my name available?
Idaho Secretary of State
Check for name availability in the state of Idaho.

Register my business myself
Idaho Secretary of State
Submit filings necessary to conduct business in the state of Idaho.

Local Chamber of Commerce
Garden City Chamber of Commerce
Join the Garden City Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Affordable Self-Storage
Lockaway Storage
Need an affordable storage option for business or personal? Lockaway Storage offers self-service storage at a low monthly rate and flexible terms. Conveniently located on Chinden Blvd., near the fairgrounds.

Denver

Is my name available?
Colorado Secretary of State
Check for name availability in the state of Colorado.

Register my business myself
Colorado Secretary of State
Submit filings necessary to conduct business in the state of Colorado.

Local Chambers of Commerce
Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Join the Aurora Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Join the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Affordable Self-Storage in Aurora
Buckley Bargain Storage
Need an affordable storage option for business or personal? Buckley Bargain guarantees the best self-storage deal in town, or they’ll beat it! (Some restrictions apply.) Located close to Buckley Air Base and Aurora Community College.

Affordable Self-Storage in Commerce City
Best Bargain Storage
Best Bargain Storage is clean, friendly and affordable! Offering a variety of sizes, including 10’x20’ for only $99/month (North property location only). Cheapest rates in Commerce City, guaranteed! See website for details.

Phoenix

Is my name available?
Arizona Secretary of State
Check for name availability in the state of Arizona.

Register my business yourself
Arizona Secretary of State
Submit filings necessary to conduct business in the state of Arizona.

Local Chambers of Commerce
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
Join the Tempe Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Join the Mesa Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Join the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Join the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Affordable Self-Storage in Tempe
AA Bargain Mini-Storage
Need an affordable storage option for business or personal? AA Bargain is North Tempe’s low price leader, providing quality storage at a bargain price. Conveniently located on University Drive between Price & McClintock.

Sacramento

Is my name available?
California Secretary of State
Check for name availability in the state of California.

Register my business myself
California Secretary of State
Submit filings necessary to conduct business in the state of California.

Local Chambers of Commerce
Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
Join the Sacramento Metro Chamber to promote your business.

Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce
Join the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Antelope-Highlands Chamber of Commerce
Join the Antelope-Highlands Chamber of Commerce to promote your business.

Resources in other cities

Affordable Self-Storage in Portland, Oregon
Smart RV and Self Storage
At Smart Self Storage, get more features for less money! All storage spaces include radiant floor heating and some provide exterior and interior access for added convenience. For additional security, rent a space on the second floor and pay even less.