--- title: Small-Business Organizations | Outsourced Accounting | Ignite Spot description: You can get advocacy, advice, and help from small-business groups like NFIB and SCORE. Join these organizations if you want your small business to succeed! --- [**Call us at   1-855-694-4648           ** ](tel:1-855-694-4648) [![squareyoutube_copy](https://www.ignitespot.com/hubfs/2021_IgniteSpot/YOUTUBE.png "youtube")](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCimfeJCvdyYVasnJCdMQhsw) [![facebook](https://www.ignitespot.com/hubfs/2021_IgniteSpot/FACEBOOK.png "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/ignitespot/) [![IgniteSpot_logo](https://www.ignitespot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021_IgniteSpot/IgniteSpot_logo.png?width=187&height=72&name=IgniteSpot_logo.png "IgniteSpot_logo")](https://ignitespot.com) [![IgniteSpot Logo](https://www.ignitespot.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021_IgniteSpot/IgniteSpot_logo.png?width=187&height=72&name=IgniteSpot_logo.png) ](https://www.ignitespot.com/) Menu ☰ ## Get Involved in Your Business Community: Organizations and Groups Every Small Business Should Be a Part of Written by [Eddy Hood](https://www.ignitespot.com/eddy-hood) If you own a small business, it’s important to join national, specialized, or local small-business communities. Becoming a part of small-business organizations such as advocacy groups, associations, programs, and chambers of commerce can lead to long-term positive effects. Community support, free resources, helpful advice, and, most importantly, advocacy are at your disposal when you choose to become a part of small-business groups. You’ll also have access to the tools you need to make your small startup more successful. Consider joining a small-business community that can help your business survive. **Your Local Chamber of Commerce** If you’re in your first few years of business, you’ll need to understand your local community. No one has insight into your area quite like your local chamber of commerce. They are often determined to help your business grow and can help you form connections with other, more well-established small-business owners in your area. They have more access to resources, information about local or community events, and more opportunities for in-person networking. **The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)** [NFIB](http://www.nfib.com/why-nfib/) is an advocacy group that helps to represent small businesses in Washington, DC, and state governments. As lobbyists, their aim is to help small businesses grow and not be dragged down by clunky, unfocused legislation. As a member, you’ll have access to business advice, forums, guides, research, and advocacy in Congress. **The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)** [SCORE](https://www.score.org/) is one small-business community that can definitely benefit new businesses. Within the organization, a network of volunteers offer free small-business counseling and mentoring. Also, there are plenty of guides, templates, and local and online workshops to keep you busy. SCORE, more than most other small-business organizations, offers new startups the tools they need to succeed. **Organizations for Special Groups** There are several diverse small-business groups for entrepreneurs of specific affinities. For instance, female entrepreneurs can be a part of a local or [national organization for women in business](https://www.nwbc.gov/). Entrepreneurs of minority groups also have several organizations they can join as well. If you’re a veteran, signing up with your local veterans’ business outreach center and finding veteran-focused groups can be beneficial. **Other Potential Opportunities** In addition to becoming a member of several small-business organizations, you should find and acquaint yourself with [your local U.S. Small Business Administration office](https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance) and your local small-business development center (SBDC). These will provide advice and help, often without a membership fee. If you’re looking to get involved in your local community, you should also consider affiliating your business with local, reputable charity groups and nonprofits. If it is within your budget to make a donation, community organizers will often give your company some sort of publicity, whether it’s a place in a program, on a flier, or on their website. Signing up, paying for memberships, and participating in important groups like these requires an investment of time and money. Many small-business owners wonder if it’s really worth it. We at Ignite Spot offer resources and tools to provide  [accounting](https://www.ignitespot.com/accounting-services-for-small-business) and bookkeeping insights, allowing you to find the resources to both join important groups and succeed as a small business. Our outsourced accounting firm can help you with many financial questions and needs. 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