This organization stimulates partnerships between the arts and business that strengthens both sectors in the communities they serve.

ETA is the international trade association serving the needs of organizations offering transaction processing products/services.

This website offers merchant account help, a simple step-by-step tutorial about credit card processing, a merchant services FAQ, an online guide, and tips about payment processing.

Links to government, philanthropic, corporate, and other arts resources.

Compilation of arts administration links.

Business professionals who help nonprofit arts organizations by sharing their expertise and talents on a wide range of consulting projects.

This is a free small business consulting site with free online advice, mentoring,and resources. They also have offices here in Chicago and extend their services to artists and arts organizations.

U.S. Government site with free resources and advice for starting and growing a small business.

This website offers extensive articles written in easy to understand language about bankruptcy issues.

A nonprofit news source, in print and online, for charity leaders, fund raisers, grant makers, and other people involved in the philanthropic enterprise. Also has many guides and resources.