Small Business Tool Kit

The Chamber has put together a tool kit to assist you in assembling all the resources you need to make your business successful.

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Legal requirements for starting a business (.PDF)

Link to the Institute for Entrepreneurship to find small business resources and assistance. 

• Resource Navigator
  Are you starting a business but are unsure where to begin?  Or are you a small business owner in need of assistance?  The “Resource Navigator” will point you in the right direction and connect you with the right individual or organization based on your needs.  Start using it now and get a custom referral report  of services that can help build your business.  No commitments! No personal information required. http://bizhub.resourcenavigator.com/rn/
  
• Events Calendar
  Interested in entrepreneurship or small business?  Click to find out what the Charlotte Region has to offer and find a workshop, seminar or event that suits your business needs.  Many are free of charge or offered at a very low cost.  Are you are organization that holds small business related events?  If so, click here to learn how to post your event on the calendar for free.  

Research Data

• Zip Code Demographics data helps you analyze and research an area by zip code.  You will find basic information such as: household income, population by age, gender & race.  There are also business charastics for each area including: total establishments, employment and employment by industry.
• Use the Chamber's GIS Mapping Tool to help you make a location decision.  It can also be used to conduct a radius search for demographics and business locations, locate sample properties surrounding a specified point, and plot industry sectors by type. http://gis.charlottechamber.com

Chamber MarketPlace
Utilize this free feature on www.charlottechamber.com/marketplace that connects Chamber members with companies and individuals in search of vendors or suppliers.  It can also work to help you find new clients.  Go online to register for this powerful tool.

Member Directory
Use our online directory to find other members that can help you.

Join the Chamber
A not-for-profit organization of local business leaders who care about our growing community.  We provide networking opportunities and events geared toward small businesses and entrepreneures.  Get more information about joining the Chamber.

SCORE is a nonprofit group dedicated to entrepreneur education and to helping in the formation, growth, and success of small businesses. SCORE is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration and a member of the Charlotte Chamber. SCORE provides free counseling to business owners and business start-ups. Please contact Charlotte SCORE at 704-344-6576 or EMAIL for an appointment and go to our web site http://www.charlottescore.org/ for more information and this site to sign up for our “Getting Stated Workshop” .

Business Link North Carolina
www.blnc.gov

Small Business Fund for Matching Grants
www.ncscitech.com/oncsbp

Charlotte Regional Partnership
Ronnie Bryant
1001 Morehead Square Dr., Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28023
fax: 704-347-8981, tel: 704-347-8942
EMAIL
www.charlotteusa.com