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Small Business Toolkit

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

  • LaunchWakeCounty
  • Business planning guide

Non-traditional sources of funding

  • CDFI
  • CSBDF
  • Carolina Community Impact
  • Self Help Credit Union
  • The Institute

Business research

  • Small Business Center Resource Library
  • Business Link NC
  • NC Live

Register your business

  • State of North Carolina
  • Business structures (sole proprietorships, LLC)
  • Business taxes
    • Sales and Use Tax
  • Federal tax and EIN
  • Business license and permits: N.C. Secretary of State | N.C. Small Business Center

Legal resources

  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

Public-sector work resources

  • North Carolina Military Business Center

Free resources for food entrepreneurs

  • North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
  • North Carolina State University Extension Service Food Entrepreneur Assistance Program
  • Got to Be NC

Free Triangle and North Carolina resources

  • Business Startup and Resource Guide
  • Business Link NC
  • Biz Boost
  • Small Business Center Network
  • How to do business with Wake County government
  • How to do business with the State of North Carolina
  • SCORE
  • North Carolina Secretary of State

Small-business startup and financial assistance

For more information, call the Entrepreneurship & Small Business Center at 919-335-1019.

  • Small Business Center Resource Library - Western Wake Campus
  • North Carolina Small Business Center Network (SBCN)
  • Business Link of North Carolina (BLNC)
  • N.C. Capital Access Program
  • North Carolina Chamber
  • North Carolina Military Business Center
  • Raleigh-Wake Human Resource Management Association (calendar of events)
  • SCORE - Counselors to America's Small Business
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Wake Tech - Wells Fargo Center for Entrepreneurship
  • Certification and training programs offered by Wake Tech educational partners

Chambers of commerce in Wake County

  • Apex | 220 N. Salem St. | 919-362-6456
  • Cary | 307 N. Academy St. | 919-467-1016
  • Fuquay-Varina | 121 N. Main St. | 919-552-4947
  • Garner | 401 Circle Drive | 919-772-6440
  • Hispanic | 150 Fayetteville St. | 919-645-1680
  • Holly Springs | 104 S. Main St. | 919-567-1796
  • Knightdale | 207 Main St. | 919-266-4603
  • Morrisville | 260 Town Hall Drive, Ste A | 919-380-9026
  • Raleigh | 800 South Salisbury St. | 919-664-7034
  • Rolesville | 200 E. Young St. | 919-562-7069
  • Wake Forest | 350 S. White St. | 919-556-1516
  • Wendell | 115 N. Pine St. | 919-365-6318
  • Zebulon | 815 N. Arendell Ave. | 919-269-6320

Free national resources

  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Encore Entrepreneurs (AARP program)
  • U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
  • IRS Small Business Center
  • IRS Small Business Tax Workshops

COVID-19 resources

  • North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
  • Small Business Center of North Carolina
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