Free small business help in North Carolina
10 office and chapter listings serving North Carolina. Choose an office below and confirm its service area before making an appointment.
Ask for free counseling or mentoring. Some workshops and other services have fees; confirm the cost before registering.
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Small Business Development Centers
Small Business Development Centers help owners start, manage and grow businesses, including business planning and financing questions. State and regional network offices can connect you with a local adviser.
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North Carolina SBTDC
Raleigh, North Carolina
State or regional network office
SCORE mentors
SCORE connects small business owners with volunteer mentors for advice on starting and running a business. Mentoring is available online as well as through local chapters.
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SCORE Asheville
Candler, North Carolina
Service area: Serving Western North Carolina and Bordering Communities in VA, TN, KY, GA and SC.
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NC chapter directory
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SCORE Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
Service area: Serving the Charlotte Metro, the Lake Norman region, and the Carolinas border communities
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NC chapter directory
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SCORE Chapel Hill Durham
Durham, North Carolina
Service area: Serving Durham, Chapel Hill, Burlington, and the NC Research Triangle Region
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SCORE NC Piedmont Triad
Greensboro, North Carolina
Service area: Serving Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Fayetteville, the Sandhills, the Piedmont Triad, and surrounding NC communities.
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NC chapter directory
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SCORE Raleigh
Raleigh, North Carolina
Service area: Serving Raleigh, the Triangle, Eastern North Carolina, and Select Virginia Communities
Listed by SCORE chapter directory , SCORE NC chapter directory
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SCORE Cape Fear Region
Wilmington, North Carolina
Service area: Serving Wilmington, Jacksonville, the Crystal Coast & Southeastern North Carolina
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Women’s Business Centers
Women’s Business Centers provide business advice and training, with a focus on women starting or growing businesses. Ask about business plans, financing and local programs.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
Veterans Business Outreach Centers
VBOCs offer business counseling, training and referrals for veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses. Many centers serve several states.
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Veterans Business Outreach Center at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Service area: North Carolina
Listed by SBA Resource Partners and VBOC directory
APEX Accelerators (formerly PTACs)
APEX Accelerators help businesses pursue government contracts, including registrations, finding opportunities and preparing bids. Native American APEX programs focus on Native-owned businesses.
No individual office is recorded here yet. Use the official locator below to find the center serving your city or county.
SBA district offices
SBA district offices explain SBA programs and connect businesses with local counseling partners, lenders and other assistance. Contact the office serving your county.
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SBA North Carolina District Office
Charlotte, North Carolina
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA North Carolina District
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SBA North Carolina District Office
Wilmington, North Carolina
Listed by SBA district office directory , SBA North Carolina District
Get free help applying
Ask whether the center can help with your application, business plan or financial projections. APEX Accelerators focus on government contracts. Services depend on your business and the center’s service area.
These listings come from official directories and organization websites. SBDC entries include state and regional network offices. Women’s Business Center and APEX office listings are a selection; use the official locators for additional offices. Confirm contact details and county coverage before visiting.