SedonaBusinessHelp

Services We Can Provide

100% Free • Volunteer-run • No Selling
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Learn more about our services below, or just tap Get Help and we’ll work it out together.
We can always seek out speciality help once we understand your needs.

Retail & Product Setup

Support for boutiques and makers setting up inventory, point-of-sale systems, or selling online through Square, Etsy, or Shopify.

  • Inventory & SKU basics
  • POS setup (Square) and training
  • Etsy/Shopify getting started
  • Shipping, pickup, and returns flow

How?

  • Connect with local owners in similar industries (e.g., restaurants with online menus) to share setup tips.
  • Pair with a volunteer for Square/Etsy/Shopify basics.
  • Create a simple checklist for SKUs, pickup, and returns.

Marketing & Social Media

Learn how to promote your business with free and paid strategies — from Instagram and Facebook to Nextdoor and local partnerships.

  • Profile cleanup & bio/link updates
  • Content ideas & light calendar
  • Google Business Profile setup/tune-up
  • Collabs, flyers, and local partnerships

How?

  • Recruit a local marketer to run campaigns and produce creatives.
  • Pair them with an experienced volunteer advisor for strategy and feedback.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

Guidance on tracking income, managing expenses, and finding affordable bookkeeping help from experienced local professionals.

  • Simple chart of accounts
  • Picking tools (Wave/QuickBooks) without bloat
  • Receipt pipeline (email/phone → monthly folder)
  • Intro to local bookkeepers if needed

How?

  • Hire or recruit a local bookkeeper/volunteer for a few hours each month.
  • Set up a simple monthly close checklist and folder system.

Legal Help

Access licensed professionals for guidance on business formation, contracts, and compliance — or find local free legal clinics.

  • LLC vs Sole Prop overview (plain English)
  • Basic contract/invoice templates
  • Where to find clinics/pro bono help
  • Referrals to licensed pros

How?

  • Refer to licensed attorneys and local legal clinics as needed.
  • Schedule a short Q&A to clarify formation, contracts, and compliance basics.

Business Plan Review

Get honest feedback on your plan, pricing, and growth strategy. Perfect for owners who need clear financial and operational insight.

  • 1-page plan sanity check
  • Pricing & margin review
  • Break-even & simple cost model
  • Next 90-day priorities

How?

  • Meet with local experts or retired business professors willing to donate time.
  • Have a local admin or volunteer coordinate scheduling and materials.

Business Growth & Strategy

Personalized guidance on scaling your business — from hiring and operations to expanding your offerings or moving into a larger space.

  • Weekly rhythm & lightweight scorecard
  • When to hire vs. contract
  • Expansion planning

How?

  • Meet with local experts or retired operators for practical guidance.
  • Use a lightweight cadence (weekly check-ins) and let an admin/volunteer help schedule.

Branding & Visual Content

Create a consistent visual identity with help on photos, logos, and social media style — perfect for boutiques and artists.

  • Quick brand kit (fonts/colors that fit you)
  • Logo refresh ideas
  • Shot list & simple photo/video tips
  • Reel/post templates you can reuse

How?

  • Hire or match with a local designer for a few hours each month.
  • Run a short working session to assemble a mini brand kit (fonts, colors, logo use).

Tech & Tools

Websites, email setup, domains, online booking, payments, and automation tools — everything to keep your business running smoothly.

  • Website setup or refresh (simple, fast)
  • Email & domain (Google Workspace/Zoho) configuration
  • Online booking and payments
  • Basic automations (forms → email, receipts, reminders)
  • We can find people who have set up or used similar systems to give you support.

How?

  • Hire a local web developer for a few hours per month, or recruit volunteers.
  • Find people who have set up or used similar systems to share support.
  • Connect with owners in similar industries (e.g., restaurants setting up online menus).

Operations & Time-Saving Tools

Simplify the daily grind with smarter processes, communication, and workflows — saving time and reducing stress.

  • Review process and identify improvements
  • Team training on efficiency
  • Simple automations to cut busywork

How?

  • Connect with local process/workflow experts willing to donate time.
  • Do a short walkthrough to spot quick wins and set a simple improvement list.

How this works

Tell us what you need

What’s working? What’s stuck? We’ll make a short list together.

Get the resources

We’ll help provide you with the local people, tools, or services that best fit your needs.

Work side-by-side

Often in person. We set things up with you and keep it easy.

Come back anytime

It’s community supporting community. No fees. No upsells. Just help.

Quick answers

Is it really free?

Yes. It’s a community project run by local volunteers. No fees and no sales pitch.

Who is this for?

Owners and makers in Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, and the Verde Valley—boutiques, artists, food & beverage, trades, and services.

Let’s work on this together

We’ll start with what’s working, what’s not, and take the next step—together.