In today’s competitive market, setting your business apart is essential. To attract and retain customers, highlighting your unique value will help you stand out from the competition. A strong brand starts with a clear mission, core values, and a commitment to superior customer experience. Adaptability and consistency are key to building trust and long-term loyalty. Beyond … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar. 11: Identifying The Target Market – Everyone is Not a Target Audience!
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! Identifying The Target Market - Everyone is Not a Target Audience! 3/11/2025 | 9:00 AM During this webinar, participants will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and analyze their target audience. REGISTER NOW … [More]
GCU Raising Funds to Support Community Revitalization Efforts
Five-Point Plan is an initiative no other university in the country is undertaking
Grand Canyon University is launching its first major fundraising campaign since reverting to its historical nonprofit status in 2018, seeking to raise money to support its mission of revitalizing the inner-city Phoenix neighborhood in which it resides. The campaign, which kicks off during GCU's 75th Anniversary Amethyst Gala celebration on Friday night, is … [More]
WEBINAR – Mar. 4: The 2025 Social Media Distribution Roadmap – When & Where to Post
UPCOMING SESSIONS Join us for an Arizona Small Business Boot Camp! The 2025 Social Media Distribution Roadmap - When & Where to Post 3/4/2025 | 9:00 AM During this webinar, participants will learn what time and what social media platform best performs to maximize brand visibility. REGISTER NOW … [More]
SRP, Arizona Utilities Host Second Annual ‘Better Together’ Business Resource Lunch to Strengthen Local Supply Chains
Arizona’s major utilities came together to host the second annual "Better Together" Business Resource Lunch on January 30, 2025, at SRP’s PERA Training and Conference Center in Tempe. More than 300 attendees participated in the event, which provided Arizona-based small and diverse suppliers with direct access to procurement teams from Salt River Project (SRP), Arizona Public … [More]
Tax Time Guide 2025: Essentials Needed for Filing a 2024 Tax Return
As the 2025 tax filing season continues, the Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers to make essential preparations and be aware of significant changes that may affect their 2024 tax returns. This announcement marks the commencement of the Tax Time Guide series. The IRS uses this guide to provide updated information to assist taxpayers in filling an accurate return. A … [More]
Phoenix to Add 264 Affordable Housing Units Through Purchase and Sale Agreements with School Districts
Phoenix City Council voted to enter into two purchase and sale agreements (PSAs) with local school districts in order to make ten acres of land available for more affordable housing units. The land will be purchased from the Isaac School District (4.56 acres for $3.1 million) and the … [More]
How Businesses Can Halve Healthcare Costs
For most businesses, healthcare costs are the second-largest expense after payroll, yet many executives feel powerless to change the status quo. Every year, premiums rise, networks get narrower and employees bear more of the financial burden. But business leaders who take control of their healthcare spending rather than relying on traditional insurance carriers can cut costs … [More]
2025 Small Business Outlook
A Look Back at 2024: Twenty twenty-four will be remembered for many things, but the soft landing of the U.S. economy and the reelection of Donald Trump as President of the United States will likely prove most significant. Both were a surprise to many experts and seem to tell conflicting stories about the health of the U.S. economy, but both will have a huge impact on small … [More]
