Sources Of Technical Assistance

Entrepreneurs learn very quickly that they can not do everything.  The assistance you need is available, you just have to ask for it.  Entrepreneurs can obtain information and direction through government agencies, other business owners, and professionals.  Entrepreneurs must asses their areas of need and seek assistance.
 

FEDERAL AGENCIES
    Small Business Administration
    Service Corps of Retired Executives
    Small Business Institute (SBI) description only
    U. S. Department of Commerce
    Federal Trade Commission
    Internal Revenue Service
    Small Business Development Center (SBDC) description only

STATE RESOURCES
    Department of Development (DOD)
    NC Department of Commerce
    Workers' Compensation Board
    State Department of Agriculture and consumer Protection Division
    State Sales and Use Tax Division
    North Carolina Department of Revenue
    Sample Business Registration Application for Sales and Tax
    Small Business Development Center
    North Carolina Department of Commerce
    North Carolina Department of Labor
    Office of the Secretary of State

LOCAL/COMMUNITY RESOURCES
    Chamber of Commerce
    City//County government agencies
    Universities
    Community Colleges
    Catawba County Extension Service

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
    Attorneys
    Accountants
    Insurance Agents
    Bankers
(Check your local directory)