Small Business Resources
Associations:
Electrical
- National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
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- NECA is the voice of the electrical contracting industry, working to promote higher standards, quality workmanship and training for a skilled workforce.
- The International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
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- International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) is engaged in training electricians and inspectors in the safe use and installation of electricity.
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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- National union site of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
- The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
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- The IEEE promotes the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electro- and information technologies
- National Lighting Bureau
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- The NLB is a non-profit but industry sponsored US lighting information source, focusing on the quality of lighting.
- National Safety Council
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- The National Safety Council is a membership organization with resources on safety, health and environmental topics.
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
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- Publishes the National Electrical Code and fire codes, promoting fire safety and prevention through educational programs
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
- UL is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance.
HVAC/R
- Air Conditioning Contractors of America
- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America helps contractors acquire, serve and satisfy their customers.
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
- International technical society organized to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration.
- Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association
- An international trade association representing 4500 contributing contractor firms, that promotes quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry.
Plumbing
- American Society of Plumbing Engineers
- International organization for professionals skilled in the design, specification and inspection of plumbing systems.
- International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
- IAPMO, the code developing organization, listing agency and test lab as a one-stop shop for code officials and manufacturers of plumbing and mechanical equipment.
- Mechanical Contractors Association of America
- National Association of Mechanical Contractors
- National Association of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC)
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- Plumbing Manufacturers Institute
- Trade association of plumbing products manufacturers.
- Water Quality Association
- The international trade association representing the household, commercial, and industrial water quality improvement industry.
Pool
- The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP)
- The Global Source & Voice for the Recreational Water Industry.
- National Plasterers Council (NPC)
- Your Professional Swimming Pool Surface Applicators Association.
- National Swimming Pool Foundation
- Non-profit foundation encouraging healthier living through aquatic education and research.
- The Independent Pool and Spa Service Association, Inc.
- Professional Association of Pool and Spa Service Professionals.
Appliance Service
- United Servicers Association
- An association created by appliance service companies for the purpose of raising the standards of service in the US and Canada.
- Professional Service Association
- The Voice of the Independent Service Industry
- National Appliance Service Association
- Association promoting the best interests of the domestic/commercial appliance and electromechanical service industry.
Business Organizations and Advice:
- Financial Management - Inc.com
- Small business resources for the entrepreneur.
- Entrepreneurs Network
- The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global community of business owners.
- Entrepreneur Magazine
- Information to help start, grow or manage a small business.
- Score – Consultants to America’s Small Business
- Small Business Advocates and Consultants
- National Federation for Independent Business NFIB
- Nationwide advocacy group for small-business.
- US Chamber of Commerce
- The world’s largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size.
- Fortune Small Business Magazine
- Small business online magazine featuring articles, tips, and expert advice.
- Business Calculators
- Business Calculators and Analysis
- Business Forms and Agreements
- Common business forms and agreements
- Small Business Resources by State
- Local and Regional Small Business Information and Centers
Software:
- myServiceForce.com
- Mobile Field Service Management and Productivity Software for Small Business
- Quick Books
- Find accounting software for small business financial management and bookkeeping. Business accounting and financial software solutions.
- Intacct Software
- Provides professional-strength, web-based accounting and related business services
- SalesForce.com
- The Leader in On-Demand Customer Relationship Management
- GPS Trackit
- Supplier of truck fleet management systems and GPS-based vehicle tracking systems.
US Government:
- Department of Energy
- Governmental department whose mission is to advance energy technology and promote related innovation in the United States.
- Department of Labor
- Governmental Department that fosters and promotes the welfare of the job seekers, wage earners, and retirees of the United States.
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Governmental Agency that ensures compliance with the nation's environmental laws.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Governmental Agency charged with the enforcement of safety and health legislation.
- Internal Revenue Service IRS
- Tax resources for US small businesses.
- US Small Business Administration
- Services provided by the US Small Business Administration Offices and Partners.
- Business.gov – The official business link to the US government
- A one-stop electronic link to all the information and services government provides for the business community.
Online Trade Publications:
- ContractorMag
- A news magazine of mechanical contracting, with articles on plumbing, hydronics, and HVAC.
- Contractor Talk
- A Community of Professional Contractors Discussing Business and Trade Knowledge for the Construction and Remodeling Industry.
- HVACR Business.com
- The HVACR Management Magazine
- Contractor Zone
- Where contracting professionals find information and everyone else finds out about construction.
- The Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration News
- The latest News for the HVACR Contractor
- All HVAC Info
- Directory with forums and links for consulting engineers, contractors, recruiters, associations and organizations.
- Air Conditioning Helper
- Air Conditioning Advice and Contractor Service
- Electrical Contractor
- A monthly magazine for electrical contractors, covering all types of power, voice, data, and video work.
- Jobsite Magazine
- A Tools and Materials Portal for the professional contractor.
- Plumbing and Mechanical Magazine
- The Plumbing and Mechanical Trade Magazine
- Contracting Business.com
- Business-to-business magazine for commercial, residential, and industrial contractors in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industries.
- Dewalt Trade Reference Series
- Provider of trade reference books covering the construction, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and data communication fields.
- Pool and Spa News
- A resource of information about the swimming pool, spa and hot tub industry providing up-to-date news to industry professionals.