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The organizations listed can assist you with local laws and ordinances when starting a business.  If you need help with public speaking, you may wish to join a local speakers’ bureau that will hold you accountable as you achieve each milestone. 

Most of the groups listed generally provide assistance as free community services, but may have dues or fees associated with them if you decide to participate as a dedicated member.

Resources are available through the following associations:

● Chamber of Commerce of the United States

Issues for small businesses

www.uschamber.org/

● Chamber of Commerce of Canada  

Relevant issues for small businesses in Canada

www.chamber.ca/

● Association for Enterprise Opportunity 

National Non profit:  Networking and support to promote opportunity

www.microenterpriseworks.org/

● National Association for the Self-Employed 

Health insurance and advocacy for home business owners

http://selfemployed.nase.org/

● Freelancers Union 

National Non Profit:  platform for an independent workforce

www.freelancersunion.org

● Small Business Administration  

Resources for American entrepreneurs

www.sba.gov/

● SourceCan  

Canadian government resource offering opportunities and tools for business

www.sourcecan.com/

● International Association of Home Business Entrepreneurs 

International:  Support, training, business tools, resources, networking for home businesses

● The Small Business Advocate Community 

Networking and support, with radio host Jim Blasingame

www.smallbusinessadvocate.com/

● The Internal Revenue Service  

U.S. Federal taxation issues 

www.irs.ustreas.gov/

● The Canada Customs and Revenue Agency  

Taxation Issues in Canada.