Are you thinking of starting your own business
or taking your current business to the next level?
Then you have come to the right place.
Counseling, Services, Resources, and Incubation
The Small Business Center provides free one-to-one counseling for business owners or prospective owners to assist them in getting started or with a specific area of concern. Counseling can cover a variety of topics ranging from licensing and marketing to patents and trademarks. We also offer a variety of resources and services to help businesses start and grow, including business incubation.
Free Counseling | Services and Resources
Business Incubator Program | Student Business Incubator Program
Workshops, Seminars, Expos and Camps
Workshops, seminars, expos and camps are sponsored by the Center to assist the business entrepreneur with continuing education in the areas of management and supervision, communications, taxes and the "how tos" of operating a business, as well as other topics.
Class Schedule | Small Business Jump Start Day | YES! Camp | Living Your Dream
Small Business Resources and Business Plan Assistance
The Small Business Center provides a physical resource center located onsite with access to books, videos, and business planning assistance. There are also virtual resources to assist with business planning, state and national resources found at sbcn.nc.gov/resources.
Minority Enterprise Development Week
September 13 - 17, 2010
Since 1983, Western North Carolina has celebrated minority entrepreneurship in the region as part of the national Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week initiative. Please check website and Facebook page for details regarding events during this week.
