Resources
Practical business resources for owners who need the right next connection.
Find local support, funding sources, mentoring, tax guidance, cybersecurity help, and other useful resources outside the AMC marketplace.
Directory
Find Your Local Chamber of Commerce
Connect with the chamber that serves your city or region for networking, local visibility, events, referrals, and community business support.
Locator
SBA Local Assistance Finder
Find nearby SBA offices and resource partners that can help with planning, funding readiness, exporting, disaster recovery, and business support.
Advising
Find Your Local SBDC
Small Business Development Centers provide counseling, training, and practical support for owners across the country.
Mentoring
SCORE Business Mentoring
Connect with volunteer business mentors for guidance on planning, marketing, operations, finance, and growth decisions.
Funding
SBA Funding Programs
Review SBA-backed funding programs, lender resources, loan options, grants, and export support.
Funding
Grants.gov Search
Search federal grant opportunities and understand whether a grant is actually relevant to your business.
Tax
IRS Small Business Tax Center
Find tax basics, filing guidance, forms, recordkeeping help, and small business tax resources.
Security
CISA Small Business Cybersecurity Resources
Use no-cost cybersecurity guidance to improve passwords, updates, backups, phishing awareness, and response planning.
Procurement
SAM.gov Entity Registration
Register to do business with the U.S. government and prepare for federal contracting opportunities.
Brand Protection
USPTO Trademark Basics
Learn how business names, logos, slogans, and product names can be protected before you invest heavily in branding.
Market Research
Census Business Builder
Use demographic, economic, and market data to evaluate locations, audiences, expansion opportunities, and local demand.
Contracting
APEX Accelerators for Government Contracting
Find technical assistance for selling products or services to federal, state, and local government agencies.
Business Center
MBDA Business Centers
Find business development support focused on access to capital, contracts, markets, and growth opportunities.
Exporting
Trade.gov Export Solutions
Explore export readiness, international market research, trade finance, logistics, and global selling guidance.
Workplace Safety
OSHA Small Business Resources
Access safety and health resources designed for small employers, including guides, tools, and compliance assistance.
Employment Law
DOL Small Business Employment Law Help
Find employment law guidance for new and small businesses, including wage, hour, poster, and workplace requirements.
Interactive Guidance
DOL elaws Advisors
Use interactive tools that help employers and employees understand rights and responsibilities under federal employment laws.
Consumer Protection
FTC Business Guidance
Find guidance on advertising, privacy, endorsements, online selling, franchises, consumer protection, and business scams.
Employer Basics
Employer.gov
Get plain-language information about employer responsibilities across pay, benefits, safety, nondiscrimination, and workplace rights.