Comprising 58 Small Business Centers throughout the state all located conveniently at community colleges, the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is a community-based provider of training, counseling and resource information.
The Small Business Center Network’s mission is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina.
The SBCN provides:
- Free, confidential counseling services and access to resources libraries.
- Business seminars and workshops (some with minimal registration fees).
- Connection to business and community leaders and local, state and federal agencies who share the goal of making your business a success.
- Specific training for individual business needs.
To learn more, visit the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) website and download:
NC Community College System Business Planning Guide
This document outlines the offerings of the SBCN, the contents of a sound business plan, and includes a list of the Small Business Centers in North Carolina.
For a list of the contacts in your area, visit the Small Business Centers in North Carolina website.