Business Assistance

Starting a new business requires a great deal of preparation, from creating your business plan to selecting your business site and everything in between. Business owners face challenges that include: navigating the city permitting process, securing financing, deciding how and where to expand, and addressing issues related to attracting and retaining quality employees. The City of Raleigh together with the state and local resources can help new business owners get started.

City of Raleigh Resources:

• IRS Training for Small Business Owners

• Starting a New Business

• Business Licenses

• Small Disadvantaged Minority Women Owned Business Program (SDMWOB)

• How to Become a City Vendor

• Bids and RFPs

• Food Trucks

Additional Resources:

• NC Small Business & Technology Development Center

• Raleigh SCORE

• Business Development Wake Tech Small Business Center

• US Small Business Administration

• Raleigh Business and Technology Center

• Small Business Resource Guide (Raleigh Chamber of Commerce)