Forming a New Business in North Carolina: Additional Resources

In my last post, I listed some resources for starting a new business in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Each of those were local to the area.  The additional resources below can help you start a business statewide.

Business ServiCenter.  Sponsored by the North Carolina Department of Commerce.  The ServiCenter provides assistance with business plans, hiring, expansion, development, marketing, operations, and logistics for most types of businesses.  Additionally, the ServiCenter offers specific advice for companies involved in manufacturing, workforce training, exporting, and government contracts.

Contact:    North Carolina Department of Commerce
                    Business ServiCenter
                    4310 Mail Service Center
                    Raleigh, NC 27699-4310
                    919-715-2864
                    Toll-Free:  1-800-228-8443
                    Fax:  919-715-2855
                    http://www.nccommerce.com/servicenter

SBA - United States Small Business Administration

Contact:        SBA
                        North Carolina District Office
                        6302 Fairview Road
                        Charlotte, NC 28210-2227
                        704-344-6563

The SBA’s Small Business Guide for North Carolina can be found at:

http://www.reni.net/guides/pdf/english/northcarolina.pdf