Small Business Resources
The Cabarrus Chamber is committed to helping small businesses succeed. This page brings together essential links and tools tailored to meet the needs of entrepreneurs and small business owners. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, you’ll find practical resources, educational programs, and connections to support your success in the Cabarrus business community.
Start Here
Starting a new business can feel overwhelming, but having a clear roadmap makes all the difference. NC.gov has a great step-by-step guide that walks you through the essential actions to take:
Additional Small Business Resources
- RCCC Small Business Center: https://www.rccc.edu/sbc/
- Small Business and Technology Development Center: https://sbtdc.org/
- North Carolina Department of Revenue: https://www.ncdor.gov/
- North Carolina Secretary of State: https://www.sosnc.gov/
- North Carolina Department of Labor: https://www.labor.nc.gov/
- US Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/district/north-carolina
- SBA.gov Business Licenses and Permits tool: https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/launch-your-business/apply-licenses-permits
- US Chamber Foundation Small Business Readiness for Resiliency program: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/disaster-response-and-resiliency/small-business-readiness-for-resiliency
- North Carolina Office for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB): https://www.doa.nc.gov/divisions/historically-underutilized-businesses-hub
- IRS.gov State Resources: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/north-carolina
- Explore Cabarrus (Hospitality and Tourism): https://www.explorecabarrus.com/
- Cabarrus Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship: https://cabarruscenter.com/
- Central Carolina Association of Realtors: http://www.ccarcarolinas.com/
- Cabarrus Partnership for Children (resources for childcare businesses): https://cabarruspartnership.org/
