Thinking about opening a business in Surprise? The Economic Development team is at your service to help get you started and on the road to success!
Click here to fill out a Small Business Form
Interested in starting your own business? We’ll help you get your business started and serve as an on-going resource. We’ll work with you as long as you need help.
Through the SBAP, Surprise offers one-on-one coaching and counseling to existing and would-be entrepreneurs, helping them establish business plans and access private and public resources. Our Economic Development staff is complemented by a network of volunteers with business expertise.
There is plenty of risk in starting and growing a business. You can’t eliminate it, but with our help, you can certainly minimize it. Call us today at 623.222.3300 or eMail — Economic Development Department.
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“Doing Business in Surprise” Guide
Together with the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce (formerly Northwest Valley Chamber of Commerce), we have assembled a “Doing Business in Surprise” booklet designed as a guide for the person who is starting a business or who already has an existing business in the City of Surprise. It includes information on licenses, permits, applications and other tools necessary to start and support a business.
Please note that the booklet serves as a guide and is NOT written to offer advice. Contents of this booklet should not be construed in any way as investment advice or counsel. Before investing money, consult an attorney, accountant, or other business professions. |
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Complete Guide
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To download chapters of the guide, click on the specific title:
Introduction - Is Entrepreneurship for You?
Chapter 1 - Starting Your New Business
Chapter 2 - Making a Business Plan
Chapter 3 - Marketing Your Business
Chapter 4 - Selecting the Right Location
Chapter 5 - Choosing a Legal Structure
Chapter 6 - Protecting Intellectual Property
Chapter 7 - Securing Financing
Chapter 8 - Dealing with Taxes and Permits
Chapter 9 - Evaluating Business Insurance
Chapter 10 - Hiring Employees
Chapter 11 - Home-based Business Considerations |
