All Wake Tech campuses will remain closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Students taking in-person classes should check with their instructors for more information. Online classes will continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech services, including Admissions and Academic Advising, are available virtually at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.
Here are some resources, checklists and links to start and build your business. The resources listed are not specifically endorsed or recommended by Wake Tech; they are included only as a sampling of available resources. Each individual is responsible for determining if the information, advice or services offered are legitimate.
Business planning
Non-traditional sources of funding
Business research
Register your business
Legal resources
Public-sector work resources
Free resources for food entrepreneurs
Free Triangle and North Carolina resources
Small-business startup and financial assistance
For more information, call the Entrepreneurship & Small Business Center at 919-335-1019.
Chambers of commerce in Wake County
Free national resources