Here are a number of business organizations and support groups that provide resources, education and networking.
American Home Business Association
Provides traditional business benefits plus valuable support and resources to help conduct a
viable home or small business for its membership.
American Management Association
A nonprofit, worldwide, membership-based educational organization that assists individuals and
enterprises in the development of organizational effectiveness.
American Small Business Association
A partnership of small business owners with the shared goal of running a profitable business.
ASBA provides office, travel and medical benefits, along with personal benefits for improving
quality of life.
Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship
A non-profit organization devoted to continuing management education for entrepreneurs and
small business.
Business Network Int'l (BNI)
BNI provides a structured and supportive system of giving and receiving business. It does so by
providing an environment in which you develop personal relationships with dozens of other
qualified business professionals. By establishing this "formal" relationship with other people,
you will have the opportunity to substantially increase your business.
The IndUS Entrepreneurs
A nonprofit global network of entrepreneurs established to promote entrepreneurship.
International Homeworkers Association
A membership organization dedicated to serving people who work in a home work place
environment.
International Virtual Assistants Association
Networking, training and certification for virtual assistants.
National Association for Female Executives
The largest business-women's association in the United States.
National Association for the Self-Employed
Representing more than 320,00 small-business owners, the association obtains lower prices for
goods and services for its members by banding together.
National Business Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and educating the small business community
and the self-employed, monitoring legislation in Washington D.C., providing updates and
information on current issues and trends facing the small business community, and providing
vital support programs, cost, and timesaving products and services for their membership.
National Business Education Organization
Professional organization devoted exclusively to serving individuals and groups engaged in
instruction, administration, research, and dissemination of information for and about business.
National Federation of Independent Business
Nation's largest advocacy organization representing small and independent businesses.
National Cooperative Business Association
Organization serving all types of cooperatives, providing information, resources and networking
on participating in a cooperative.
Small Business Benefits Association
A national organization helping small business owners with over 35 benefits and services.
United States Association for Small Business and
Entrepreneurship
A national organization focused on the development of small business and entrepreneurship.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The world's largest not-for-profit business federation representing 3,000,000 businesses, 3,000
state and local chambers, 830 business associations, and 87 American Chambers of Commerce
abroad. Members include businesses of all sizes and industries, from every corner of America.
The Young Entrepreneurs Network
An online organization requiring membership for entry. There is no fee and no age requirement
in spite of their name.
