Expand My Business
Find resources and steps for expanding a business in NC.
Step by step
Strategy
Market Research
To run a successful business it is critical to have a thorough understanding of your market. Small Business Center Network (SBCN) helps you understand: Who are my Customers? Who are my Competitors? What are the trends within the industry? SBCN can help you with your Marketing Plan. Small Business Centers provide free local, confidential, experienced counselors as advisors for new and existing businesses (opens in new tab) on a variety of topics including Marketing Assistance and In-Depth Market Analysis.
The Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) has an experienced team of marketing analysts to help your business grow through better data and analysis. SBTDC can help you with your Marketing Plan (opens in new tab).
International & Govt Contracting
Through the North Carolina Government Contracting Assistance Program (GCAP), SBTDC educates business associates on how to obtain contracts by providing comprehensive assistance in selling products and services to local, state and federal government agencies.
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Funding
Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) counselors can work with you to perform a quick, no-cost financial analysis of your business (opens in new tab). They can provide practical advice and solutions to improve your financial situation.
Small Business Centers provide local, confidential, experienced counselors as advisors for new and existing businesses at no-cost to you (opens in new tab). They can work with you to perform a quick, no-cost financial analysis of your business. They can provide practical advice and solutions to improve your financial situation.