If you lot have big dreams, you've come to the right identify.

EDPNC Small-scale Business Advisors is a free service for anyone seeking to start a small business in N Carolina.

Working in partnership with the Northward.C. Department of Commerce, we offer one-on-one phone consultations to people interested in starting a business, small concern owners in need of general support, and entrepreneurs interested in moving to North Carolina. We're hither to answer your questions, and assist you navigate topics like regulatory requirements, licensing stipulations, pocket-size-business training and more.

Go far touch with a small business organization counselor
Call us, toll costless at (800) 228-8443  or contact united states of america online.
Small business advisors are bachelor Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to iv p.grand. If you're submitting a request online, delight allow ane-3 days for our team to respond to your request.
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Re-register your business proper noun earlier someone else does!
Did you register a business organisation name with your Canton Register of Deeds before December. one, 2017? (Are you a sole proprietor, full general partnership, or are you doing business concern as another name under your existing LLC or Corporation?) If so, you can learn more most "Assumed Business organization Proper noun Act" which reviews the new laws for 'Doing Business Equally" or "Causeless Business Names"

Business Planning Checklist

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    Create a business programme.

    For any business, the showtime stride is to turn your basic idea into a written, feasible plan of action. A well-idea-out concern plan is necessary for obtaining loans and is a model for your success.

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    Decide on your business structure and annals your business organisation proper noun.

    Exist certain to carefully consider the management, structural and tax implications of your determination.

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    Get license requirements.

    The State of Northward Carolina does not result a unmarried business organization license. Your business organisation may exist discipline to state, metropolis, county and/or federal requirements.

    Call our Small Business Advisor team at (800) 228-8443 or (919) 447-7828 to decide your land license needs.

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    Obtain the necessary tax data.

    Taxation for minor businesses may be simple or complex, depending on the size and  structure of your business. The tax liability for each concern will be different.

    Consult your attorney and accountant regarding comprehensive tax planning.

  • 5

    Identify sources of financing.

    We can provide you an overview of fiscal resource bachelor for small business organisation owners in N Carolina.

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    Learn most employer reporting requirements and responsibilities.

    Acquire more near how to annals equally an employer, unemployment insurance and worker'due south compensation insurance.

Additional Considerations

  • Consult with an auditor for accounting and taxation purposes.
  • Obtain insurance.
  • Review contracts with legal counsel.
  • Review applicable regulations (OSHA, EPA, Labor, etc.).
  • Annals trademarks or patents.
  • Develop policy and employee handbook.
  • Join trade associations and chambers of commerce.