One-on-one Support for Small Businesses
The Talent Business Alliance provides FREE one-on-one technical support to small businesses and emerging entrepreneurs in Talent and Phoenix in the following areas:
Website Support
Social Media Support
Business Building Blocks
Interested businesses should complete the following interest form to apply!
Individualized Technical Support
Website Support
Website Support provides personalized one-on-one assistance to help business owners build, manage, and optimize their website. This includes comprehensive website evaluations, troubleshooting strategies, and hands-on training to navigate and maintain business websites independently. Sessions cover website best practices, technical problem-solving, and customized guidance based on specific business needs. Participants gain the skills and confidence to effectively manage their websites and create a professional digital foundation for their business.
Social Media / Marketing
Social Media / Marketing Consultations empower entrepreneurs to take control of their online presence. This covers social media strategy development, content creation techniques, and platform management fundamentals. Services are tailored to evaluate specific needs and skill levels, from teaching beginners how to capture effective photos and create posts, to developing social media strategies for established businesses. Participants gain the knowledge and confidence to manage their social media independently and build a strong digital presence for their business.
Business Building Blocks
Business Building Blocks Consultations help entrepreneurs strengthen their business foundations and achieve sustainable growth. This individualized service covers essential areas including a Business Foundations Checklist, industry best practices, information about required licenses and certifications, compliance review, and manageable scaling strategies. Tailored guidance helps businesses build solid, sustainable systems that are aligned with their capacity and goals.
Upcoming Business Workshops
Group Workshops
Tax Planning Workshop
Monday, May 18, 2026,
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Talent Community Center | Cost: FREE
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This is a free, hands-on class designed to help small business owners build better financial habits and walk into next tax season feeling prepared. Facilitated by Maria Chunn of Mizzenmast Money and Mentoring, this interactive workshop will walk you through 5 practical steps you can start right now. We'll also work through common real-life challenges together and come up with solutions on the spot. This workshop is best for established small businesses that already track their finances, have previously done taxes, and are ready to make their system work harder for them.
This workshop is open to business owners in Talent, Phoenix, and the surrounding area. Registration is required.
Q4 Tax Prep for Businesses
Monday, September 28, 2026 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: TBD | Cost: FREE
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Q4 Tax Prep for Small Business Workshop helps business owners organize their finances and prepare for year-end tax filing. This workshop will cover essential year-end recordkeeping tasks, important deductions and expenses to review, Q4 estimated tax payments, documentation requirements, and strategies for closing out the year in compliance.
This workshop is open to business owners in Talent, Phoenix, and the surrounding area. Registration is required.
Button Up Your Books Taxes Workshop
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: TBD | Cost: FREE
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Button Up Your Books Taxes Workshop will help business owners be prepared for the filing of their 2026 taxes. Learn to organize your finances and prepare for year-end tax filing. This workshop will cover essential year-end record keeping tasks, important deductions and expenses to review, and strategies for closing out the year in compliance.
This workshop is open to business owners in Talent, Phoenix, and the surrounding area. Registration is required.