Starting, owning and running a small business can be a rewarding experience, but it requires lots of hard work and very informed, careful planning by business owners. Starting a new venture can be a frustrating experience. There are many items to address – business plans, tax ID’s, hiring employees and many others – and some folks don’t know where to start and become overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are tons and tons of free resources and information on the Internet to assist business startups as well as existing business owners who need to brush up on their skills and knowledge. Below are links to many of these sites and resources.

Additionally, the NC Telecenter provides free, one-on-one business counseling and referrals. To set up an appointment, please contact the Director of Operations at (252) 789-4901.