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Resources for Starting a Business
Click on the sections below for resources that can help with different aspects of running a small business. Don't forget to check out the Business Databases page for resources that require a library card.
Becoming an entrepreneur is not for everyone. See if you are you ready to start your own business by using the Small Business Readiness Survey.
Entrepreneurial Mindset Training Course - This online, self-paced course will help you recognize opportunities that others overlook and determine whether starting a business is right for you.
Visit the Economic Development Partnership of NC (EDPNC)'s Start a Business page for guidelines and information on starting a small business in North Carolina. Here you will find a planning checklist, business plan resources, business forms, and more to help guide you through the processes involved in getting your new business up and running.
The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) has a collection of business plan and finance templates that can serve as a guide to creating your own.
The SBA provides information and examples of business plans and what content should be included in one. View its page Write Your Business Plan to learn more.
Bplans.com - Need help writing your business plan? Explore over 500 free real-world business plan examples from a wide variety of industries to guide you through writing your own plan.
Guides
Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Guide to Market Research- Simple introduction to conducting market research from the experts at SCORE.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Guide to Market Research and Competitive Analysis - An overview of the market research and competitive analysis process. Includes links out to free small business data and trends.
Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) Digital Marketing Guide- Learn more about the process of conducting market research with this free market research guide and worksheet provided by the North Carolina SBTDC.
UNC-CH University Libraries' Introduction to Market Research - A great overview of research strategies and resources used to conduct market research. Presented as a tutorial with each section building on the next.
Data Sources
D4: Demand Driven Data Delivery is North Carolina's official labor market data source. A product of the NC Department of Commerce, D4 hosts the most current and historical labor market information available. View, share, and download statewide, local, and regional data.
D4: Area Profiles - Run demographic reports on NC geographies by county, Metropolitan Statistical Area, and more.
Hoover's Company Records - Information about more than 40,000 companies, including company overview, industry information, leadership and historical financials.
LINC NC - Log Into North Carolina (LINC) hosts statistical data on North Carolina geographies. Topics include population, labor force, education, transportation, revenue, agriculture, vital statistics, energy and utilities.
NC Department of Commerce Online GIS - Create map based demographic and market reports for user defined locations in North Carolina.
O*NET OnLine is a database of job descriptions and salary data. Use this when you are hiring employees or setting wages. The first link provides an overview. Go to O*NET® in Action and the Bureau of Labor Statistics for more advanced tools.
10 Step Guide to Starting a Business - from the Small Business Administration.
Ascent - A free learning platform from the Small Business Administration (SBA). You will find learning modules, exercises, in-depth interviews with business experts and more.
Census Business Builder is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format. Determine the best location for a future business or understand the business landscape for a specific location. The Small Business Edition is primarily for small business owners who need key data for their business plan or to better understand their potential market.
GTCC and the Small Business Center Network offer free live business seminars on a variety of topics each month, from "How to Start a Business" to "Great Graphics and Templates with Canva." Don't see the class you need? Change the location filter to "Online" to find and register for free seminars offered by North Carolina's other community colleges.
Guidelines provided by the IRS on what decisions may need to be made and steps you will need to take to establish your new business.
My Own Business Inc. is a permanent 501(c)(3) public charity that provides support to small businesses by nurturing entrepreneurship and helping individuals build their own business. Here you will find free online courses on starting or growing a business, as well as additional information to help you and your business succeed.
SBDCNet is the official National Information Clearinghouse of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Find market research reports, sample business plans, industry data and more.