Business Planning

A business plan is a critical part of any loan application, and an important tool for keeping your business on track.

Expert resources avaliable include, the Small Business Center Network and the Small Business & Technology Development Center.

For companies beyond the start-up phase, several state agencies have excellent resources:

• SBTDC's Web section on Growing a Business
• The N.C. Department of Commerce's Web section on Support Your Business
• The N.C. Department of Commerce's Web section on Business Forms

The State's Economic Development Network serves the needs of business clients to improve the well-being of all North Carolina residents.

• The interactive N.C. Quick Fact Map provides county and regional contact information.
• Commerce's Business and Industry Development Team works with existing businesses and helps recruit new ones to the state; its International Offices assist with overseas business.
• The state's seven Regional Economic Development Partnerships are public-private partnerships that work closely with other economic development agencies and organizations.
  
  
  • AdvantageWest Economic Development Group
  • Charlotte Regional Partnership
  • North Carolina's Eastern Region
  • North Carolina's Northeast Commission
  • North Carolina's Southeast
  • Piedmont Triad Partnership
  • Research Triangle Regional Partnership