State Resources
Small Business and Technology Development Center
A business development service of The University of North Carolina system. The SBTDC'S technology counselors provide free, one-on-one business counseling to help emerging North Carolina-based businesses bring new technologies to market. The SBTDC offers a business plan outline, free publications and more.
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Starting a food business in North Carolina
NC Department of Commerce
Starting a business in North Carolina
Employment Security Commission of North Carolina
Business service information on taxes, employees, insurance and more
NC Industrial Commission
Information for employers
NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Small business environmental assistance
NC Association of Local Health Directors
List of local health departments and directors
NC Department of Insurance
Insurance information for businesses
NC Department of Labor
Sign up for a new business packet, information on OSHA, Wage and Hour and more
NC Division of Motor Vehicles
Information on Commercial Trucking requirements
NC Department of the Secretary of State
Information on a variety of topics - trademarks, corporations, tax credit programs and more
NC Department of Revenue
NC tax information for businesses
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Federal Resources
FedWorld
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federal government information
US Food and Drug Administration
Guidance on rules and regulations from the FDA
US Department of Agriculture
Information on laws, regulations, marketing, trade and more
US Environmental Protection Agency
Small farm/small business information
US Small Business Administration
Provides planners, services, tools and local resources for small businesses
US Department of Commerce
Minority Business Development Agency
Bureau of Industry and Security - Export Administration
Economic Development Administration
National Technology Information Service
Internal Revenue Service
Tax information for businesses
Social Security Administration
Buisness services available online
US Patent and Trademark Office
Information on filing for patents and trademarks
US Copyright Office
Information on copyright law, licensing, and more
US Postal Service
Business services available from the Postal Service
US Trade and Development Agency
Information on trade in developing countries
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