Research a Topic: Small Business Guide
- Business Plans HandbookSearch here for a
specific business plan for nearly any type of business.
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- Entrepreneurial Studies SourceCovers topics relevant to entrepreneurship and small business, including key periodicals, reference books, case studies, company profiles and 600+ videos with transcripts from the Harvard Faculty Series and Vator.TV.
This is an NC LIVE resource.
- Hoover's OnlineSearch U.S. and international company listings by industry, size, & geography to build lists, create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, and raise funds.
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- Legal Information Reference CenterContains hundreds of full-text publications and thousands of legal forms. The full-text legal reference books are provided through Nolo, the nation's oldest and most-respected provider of legal information for consumers and small businesses. Includes state-specific resources.
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- NC LIVE: Business & Management More business resources
from NC LIVE.
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- NC LIVE Business PortalThrough member library web pages and online portals, NC LIVE delivers a wide variety of high quality digital content to North Carolina's students, faculty and library patrons. While the content collection is constantly growing and changing, it includes full-text eBooks, magazines, newspapers and journals, as well as image files, streaming video and downloadable audiobooks.
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- Simply MapMap thousands of demographic, business and marketing data variables.
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- Small Business Reference CenterOffers a wide variety of information on small business and entrepreneurial subject areas, common business types, a help and advice section, and provides information on how to create business plans that lead to successful funding. Includes business lectures and 'how to' videos, as well as state-specific resources.
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- FranchiseOpportunities.comProfiles franchise opportunities available today across the United States. Search the directory by a franchise category or investment level.
- International Franchise AssociationDedicated to providing members and guests with resources to keep up with the franchising world.
- MoreBusiness.comA comprehensive, interactive resource for business people. Includes information for start ups, news, product reviews and links to related sites.
- National Association for the Self-EmployedThe nation's leading resource for the self-employed and micro-businesses, providing a broad range of benefits and support to help the smallest businesses succeed.
- SCORE: Service Corps of Retired ExecutivesAmerica's premier source of free and confidential small business advice. SCORE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small businesses nationwide.
- Self-Help Credit UnionThey provide financial support to create ownership and economic opportunities for minorities, women, rural residents, and low-wealth families.
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- Center for Economic Empowerment
and Development (CEED)CEED (formerly the Women's Business Center) is a non-profit organization that provides assistance to potential and existing businesses in all phases of development. They provide training, assistance with business plans, and individual counseling. - City of Fayetteville, NCProvides information economic development programs, incentives, business privilege licenses, tax credits, zoning, building & site approval and more.
- Cumberland County Register of DeedsThis office handles filings for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations doing business under an assumed name.
- Cumberland County Tax AdministrationThe Tax Collector's Division, as mandated by statute, is responsible for collecting all property taxes, other taxes imposed, fees and assessments.
- Cumberland Regional
Improvement
CorporationA non-profit business and community development corporation. They have several programs including Minority Technical Assistance, General Managerial Assistance and Small Business Loans - Fayetteville - Cumberland County
Chamber of Commerce Provides incentive packages to businesses looking to expand or relocate to Fayetteville; a listing of businesses available for purchase or lease; and more. - FTCC: Small Business CenterWorks to improve the success rate of small businesses by assisting prospective and established business persons.
- Methodist
University: Center for
EntrepreneurshipPromoting free enterprise in the Cape Fear Region, CFE sponsors a number of programs like the Boot Camp for Budding Entrepreneurs and more. - SABRE of Cumberland
CountySABRE (Strategic Alliance for Business Resources for Entrepreneurs) is a
newly formed confederation of local non-profit organizations that offer assistance to small
business owners or those wanting to start a small business. The library is a member of SABRE.
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- Small Business and
Technology
Development CenterHelps small business owners and entrepreneurs meet the challenges of today's business environment and plan for the future of their business.
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- Business Servicenter of North Carolina Assists prospective business owners in identifying and meeting the license requirements in the State of North Carolina.
- Department of the Secretary of StateThe Corporations Division has legal documents filed by corporations. You'll find Articles of Incorporation, Business Entity Forms and much more here.
- Employment Security CommissionThe place to go to apply for a NC Unemployment Tax Number. They also assist employers in recruitment, selection, development, and utilization of work force.
- Minority Business Enterprise CenterDedicated to providing technical and financial assistance to existing and emerging minority business across the state.
- North Carolina Alcoholic
Beverage
Control CommissionProvides uniform control over the sale, purchase, transportation, manufacture, consumption, and possession of alcoholic beverages in the state. - North Carolina
Department of
Environment and Natural ResourcesThe NCDENR oversees licensing for any businesses that may have an environmental impact. - North Carolina Department of LaborThe NCDOL is charged with promoting the health, safety and general well-being of more than 4 million workers in the state.
- North Carolina Department of RevenueThis site will help you find the tax information, tax forms and instructions you need.
- North Carolina Military Business CenterWorks to increase military business for existing North Carolina companies and to support development of defense-related businesses in North Carolina.
- State Data CenterAccess a variety of reporting and mapping tools to aid your statewide economic development research.
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- Guide to Doing
Business with
The Department Of StateAssists those firms seeking to do business with the Department in identifying procurement opportunities within the Department. - Internal Revenue ServiceThe Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.
- Minority Business Development Agency The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is part of the US Department of Commerce and is the only federal agency created specifically to foster the establishment and growth of minority-owned businesses in America.
- U.S. Census BureauServes as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. Find information on Population Estimates & Projections, Economic Census and much more.
- U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeThe USPTO has created a Web site to help small businesses consider the benefits of strong IP protection and decide whether it is right for them.
- U.S. Small Business Administration Created to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses
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