ASSOCIATIONS

National Retail Federation
The National Retail Federation is the world's largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution. A tremendous resource! www.nrf.com

North American Retail Dealers Association
NARDA'S mission is to provide the power of knowledge to independent retailers through progressive education, information and services, with friendly and prompt service. www.narda.com

Retail Industry Leaders Association
(Formerly IMRA) The world's leading alliance of retailers and their product and service suppliers. RILA leads and serves the most successful and innovative retailers and suppliers through the delivery of world-class education, innovation and advocacy. www.retail-leaders.org

Illinois Retail Merchants Association
The Illinois Retail Mechants Association is one of the largest state retail organizations in the United States. IRMA can help protect your interests in state government, save you money, and keep you informed. www.irma.org

ORGANIZATIONS

National Federation of Independent Business
The nation's largest small-business advocacy group representing the consensus views of its 600,000 members in DC and all 50 state capitals. www.nfib.com

SCORE
Counselors to America's Small Business. SCORE provides free and confidential small business advice. www.score.org

Small Business Administration
Site has information for getting started on small businesses. www.sba.org

Center for Retailing Studies - Texas A&M University
The Center promotes and supports retailing through student and executive programs, resources, and service. www.crstamu.org

REFERENCE

Small-Business-Dictionary.org
Online dictionary of business terms.