Resources

Each local SBC can provide you with a variety of helpful resources, including links to organizations and agencies vital to the successful operation of your business.

As you plan a new business venture, or expand on an existing one, it is important to be involved in the local community. Contacting county government agencies, local municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, and other public and private organizations to learn about any requirements regarding permits, licenses, and local ordinances will be any easy process once you visit your Small Business Center location.

On a state and national level there are many resources to aide you in your business planning.

Click on the titles for additional resource information:

Hurricane Helene Recovery Steps

• NC Small Business Center Network YouTube Channel
• Market Research
• Business Plans
• Business/Legal Structure
• CyberSecurity
  • Small Business CyberSecurity Resources
  • US Small Business Administration Cybersecurity Resources
  • Federal Communications Commision Cyberplanner
  • Better Business Bureau Cybersecurity Resource Pages
• Franchises
• Brian Hamilton Foundation
  • Starter U
• EDPNC Small Business Advisors
• NC Department of Commerce
  • AccessNC
• NC Department of Revenue
  • New Business Contact List
• NC Secretary of State
  • Incorporating Your Business in NC
  • Creating a Business Corporation in NC
  • Organizing Your Limited Liability Company in NC
  • Creating a Limited Liability Company in NC
  • Incorporating Your Non-Profit in NC
  • Creating a Nonprofit Corporation in NC
• NC Military Business Center
• NC Division of Employment Security
• Occupational Safety & Health Division (OSHA)
• IRS Tax Center
  • English
  • Spanish
• NC Cooperative Extension
• NC Rural Center
• U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Small Business Profile: NC
• NC SBTDC
• SCORE
• Business Plan
• Funding
• Market Research
• Licenses & Permits
• Business/Legal Structure
• Business Publications