Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)
The SBTDC is North Carolina’s leading resource for growing and developing businesses. Since 1984, the SBTDC has helped over 100,000 North Carolina business owners and prospective entrepreneurs make better decisions – often leading to increased revenue and employment.
Most of the services provided by the SBTDC are free of charge through this governmentr funded program.
The local office is located on the campus of Fayetteville State University and their contact information is located below:
The NC Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
NC PTAC helps businesses obtain contracts by providing comprehensive assistance in selling products and services to local, state and federal government entities. In program year 2004, the NC PTAC assisted businesses in securing $1.1 billion in contract awards.
A great resource for swimming through the ocean of regulations, acronyms and registrations that allow you to do business with the governement. Find new markets and how to win contracts.
Chamber of Commerce
The local Chamber of Commerce provides benifits beyond measure with respect to networking opportunities with other businesses and with the community. Chambers of Commerce are among the oldest business organizations in the country, and can be a vital part of you efforts to grow your business.
Our local Chmaber, the Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce has been key in the growth that we have experienced from the start. CHeck local directories and visitors information to find information about joining your local Chamber. For those of you in the Hope Mills - Fayetteville - Cumberland County Areas, the contact information for the Hope Mills Area Chamber of Commerce is listed below.
National Association for the Self Employeed
The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) is the nation’s leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, bringing a broad range of benefits to help entrepreneurs succeed and to drive the continued growth of this vital segment of the American economy.
North Carolina Secretary of State, Corporations Division - Find contacts, publications & guides, forms and everything you need to decide what business entity is right for you and how to check for availability and register your name. There are a number of tasks that can be handled by you, but make sure to contact your attorney or your tax professional with any specific guidance if needed.
North Carolina Department of Revenue - Contact and direction for how to obtain your Tax Identification Number here. Also, learn more about sales and use tax collection and filing requirements.
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