We're a full service virtual office offering free resources, referrals and the full range of office assistance levels. We're a small but growing group of artists, freelancers and office professionals bringing truly small businesses the services they need. We receive no kickbacks or commissions from any resource we list. As our clients grow, so do we.
Mara Blake
Owner and Director of Operations
Graphic designer, author, professional secretary and editor
Ashlyn Tempest
Owner and Facility Director
Public School Educator, graphic designer, author, videographer
Danice Wicke-Brown
Professional secretary, editor and bookkeeper
Carmela Reese
Assistant Coordinator and Client Liaison
YourSmallBusinessSecretary
https://yoursmallbusinesssecretary.work
1. What exactly does YourSmallBizSecretary do?
We are a virtual office and administrative partner — organizing your business, creating documents and branded materials, and finding the resources you need.
2. Do you provide legal advice?
No. We connect you with legal and tax resources and professionals, and help you organize them.
3. What are the six "Offices"?
Six areas of focus: Entrepreneurs, Grow Your Entity, Professional & Legal, Branding & Design, Running Your Business, and Marketing & Advertising.
4. Can you create logos, flyers, and business cards?
Yes — our Branding & Design office creates logos, cards, flyers, branded forms, and full brand identity packages.
5. Who do you serve?
All entrepreneurs and small business owners, with a particular commitment to businesses of color and 2SLGBTQIA+ founders.
More answers are waiting for you — visit us online.
YourSmallBusinessSecretary
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Entrepreneurs
Full onboarding program
Scheduled admin sessions
Direct contact access
Website analysis and simple page creation
Grow Your Entity
Growth strategy session
Structured action plan
Admin scheduling support
Website analysis and simple page creation
Professional & Legal
Legal record organization
Filing deadline tracker
Admin support for record-keeping
Website analysis and simple page creation
Branding & Design
Color palette & typography
Business card design
Brand style guide PDF
Website analysis and simple page creation
Running Your Business
Ongoing document creation
Scheduling support
Full admin package
Website analysis and simple page creation
Marketing & Advertising
Newsletter creation
Email campaign management
Performance tracking
Website analysis and simple page creation
Each Office Plan offers a free level, a basic level, a standard level and a premium level with monthly and yearly rates.
YourSmallBusinessSecretary
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Your personal assistant to help you make your entrepreneurial and small business dreams come to life
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YourSmallBusinessSecretary
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Six specialized offices to guide every stage of your business journey. Browse freely — services unlock as you grow with us.
Lay the foundation for your business journey. Startup guides, entity formation resources, and first-step checklists to get you off the ground.
Startup Checklist
Entity Type Guide
Startup Strategy
Customized Startup Roadmap
Branded Startup Document Package
Full Onboarding Program
Scale from solo to team. Resources for hiring, expanding operations, banking, funding, and building sustainable business infrastructure.
Growth Resource Library
Banking & Finance Guide
Hiring Checklist
Funding Research Report
Growth Strategy Session
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Navigate contracts, compliance, EINs, tax records, and legal structures. We find the resources — so you can make informed decisions.
EIN / Tax ID Resource Guide
Business License Lookup Links
Contract Template Library Links
Tax Professional Directory Links
Legal Record Organization
Logos, business cards, flyers, brand identity systems, and the visual language that makes your business unforgettable.
Branding Checklist
Design Resource Links
Logo Concept Brief
Logo Creation
Full Brand Identity Package
YourSmallBusinessSecretary
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Agendas, checklists, itineraries, priority lists, scheduling, forms, and the administrative backbone that keeps everything moving.
Free Template Downloads
Business Form Library Links
Custom Agenda & Itinerary
Branded Business Forms
Full Administrative Package
Newsletters, email campaigns, social strategy, and marketing plans — with a focus on businesses of color and 2SLGBTQIA+ founders.
Marketing Resource Links
Newsletter Platform Comparisons
Email Campaign Template
Marketing Strategy Brief
Full Campaign Creation & Distribution
2SLGBTQIA+ Pride and Protection
YourSmallBusinessSecretary
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Curated tools, platforms, and links to help you run, build, and grow your business. We don't do it for you — we connect you to what you need.
Business Planning
Legal & Tax
Branding & Design
Marketing
Finance & Banking
Productivity & Tools
Government Resources
Education
Other
YourSmallBusinessSecretary
https://yoursmallbusinesssecretary.work