NC SBTDC

🚀 Calling All NC Innovation Entrepreneurs! The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! Learn about: Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding NC matching & incentive programs How to take your idea to market Resources to help your business succeed 📅 December through February 📍 5 Locations: Asheville, Greenville, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington Register now to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXyYzQ9j #SBTDC #YourBusinessBetter #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Funding #SBIR #STTR #StartupJourney #BusinessResources

🚀 Looking to raise capital for your small business? Join the SBTDC’s Equity Funding Specialist, Andrea Giska, for an insightful virtual session on navigating the equity funding landscape for North Carolina’s innovation-based businesses. 🗓️ Feb 3, 2025 ⏰ 12 pm - 1 pm 💻 Virtual What to expect: ✔️ NC equity funding trends & 2025 outlook ✔️ Building a funding roadmap ✔️ Resources to help you raise capital ✔️ Preview of the 2025 “Investor Ready Entrepreneur” series Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable tools and insights for growing your business! Learn more and register here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eqCYsu6M #SBTDC #YourBusinessBetter #EquityFunding #StartupFunding #BusinessGrowth

🎊 Our first Taking the Leap of 2025 is just around the corner, are you ready to Take the Leap? 🗓️ Thursdays: January 16 - 30 ⏰ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 📍 Wilmington, NC Limited Seats Available | No Cost Embarking on a business journey without proper guidance can feel overwhelming. Why take the leap without having the tools to soar? Our Taking the Leap program requires an application for admission. These in-person sessions offer an opportunity for high-potential startups and founders to network with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and gain invaluable insights. With a focus on interactive learning, participants will receive personalized guidance from experienced instructors and guest mentors. Participants can anticipate acquiring the following resources: ✔️ Business Plan Templates / Outlines / Guides ✔️ Financial Projection Templates ✔️ Intellectual Property Guide ✔️ Digital Marketing Strategies ✔️ Market and Industry Insights ✔️ Customer Discovery Techniques ✔️ Startup Checklist Seats are limited, so apply now to secure your spot and kickstart your entrepreneurial journey! Ready to Take the Leap this New Year? Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gurPqphg #SBTDC #YourBusinessBetter #TakingTheLeap #BusinessTips #SmallBusinessSupport #BusinessMentorship #StartupResources #BusinessDevelopment

Last week we reintroduced our Business Start-Up Guide to individuals who are thinking about starting a business in the New Year. This week we bring you a tip snippet from the Determine Concept Feasibility section of the guide to give you insight into the kinds of helpful information you'll find inside: 💡"Remember, it is important to evaluate all aspects of your business concept and to continually balance your ideas against reality. Customer feedback trumps founder belief every time. Test your assumptions and beliefs by getting feedback from potential customers and modify your idea accordingly." (pg. 14) Get more tips like this - plus - thought-provoking questions, practical worksheets, and a wealth of online resources from the Business Start-Up Guide: https://ow.ly/7kjg50R8uS1 #SBTDC #YourBusinessBetter #DetermineConceptFeasibility #BusinessTips #StartupGuide

🚀 Calling All NC Innovation Entrepreneurs! The SBTDC, in partnership with First Flight Venture Center, is launching the SBIR/STTR Hybrid Road Tour – a free half-day event series designed to help you launch your innovation-driven business! Learn about: Non-dilutive SBIR/STTR R&D funding NC matching & incentive programs How to take your idea to market Resources to help your business succeed 📅 December through February 📍 5 Locations: Asheville, Greenville, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington Register now to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXyYzQ9j #SBTDC #YourBusinessBetter #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Funding #SBIR #STTR #StartupJourney #BusinessResources

Yesterday, we celebrated the Business North Carolina Small Businesses of the Year. We are thrilled to be a part of this annual celebration as we recognize the successes of small businesses across the state. SBTDC Executive State Director Byron Hicks, who served as a judge for the awards, emphasized the resilience of our state's small businesses: "Small businesses face many hurdles, and every year it could be something different. From a health crisis like the pandemic, to hurricanes and flooding in the western part of the state, to economic pressures including higher interest rates, tightening credit markets, higher cost of doing business, supply chain disruptions, workforce issues. However, no matter what small businesses must face they are resilient and nimble." Congratulations to the winners of the Business NC Small Business of the Year Awards: RiverWILD Construction North Carolina Trailer Sales Weldon Mills Distillery Riverbend Malt House #SBTDC #YourBusinessBetter #NorthCarolina #SupportLocal #NCBusiness #SmallBusiness

🗞️🗞️ Extra, extra! Read all about it from the SBTDC blog: “Boost Your Business in 2025 with Government Contracting” Did you know that small businesses using data analytics are more likely to win federal contracts? Here's why: ✔️ Identify high-potential contract opportunities ✔️ Understand agency buying patterns ✔️ Make competitive pricing decisions ✔️ Showcase past performance with metrics As 2025 approaches, it's time to leverage data insights for smarter decisions and better strategies. Don’t miss out—discover the Top 3 Steps every NC government contractor should take before the year ends and how GCAP can help your business succeed. Read the full blog on our website 🔗 https://ow.ly/6sWV50Ul8Cr #SBTDC #YourBusinessBetter #GovernmentContracting #SmallBusinessSuccess #NCBusiness

Is your New Years resolution to start a business in #NorthCarolina? 🌟 The #SBTDC's Business Start-Up Guide is your go-to resource while you take those first few steps. Packed with seven detailed sections that cover all of the crucial steps in starting a business such as: ✅ Assessing Yourself as a Potential Business Owner ✅ Determining Concept Feasibility ✅ Examining Critical Issues and Making Important Decisions ✅ Legal Considerations and Requirements ✅ Developing Your Business Plan ✅ Arranging Your Business Financing ⭐ PLUS: An NC Business Resource and Information List Turn your business dreams into a reality and make #YourBusinessBetter with the help of the SBTDC's Business Start-Up Guide: https://ow.ly/L84S50R8qA1 #RadiantResources #NorthCarolinaBusiness #BusinessStartUp #Entrepreneurship #BusinessPlan

⚠️ After the Storm: Let’s Talk Recovery for WNC Businesses Join expert speakers Donika Alexova Farnham, J.D. (SBA), Matt Raker (Mountain BizWorks), and Elena Gupta (SBTDC) for a virtual training designed to help WNC business owners recover and rebuild after Hurricane Helene. 🗓️ December 10, 2024 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 💻 Virtual What you'll learn: - SBA disaster loan program overview - Types of loans and the benefits of applying - SBTDC disaster assistance services - Recovery grants and bridge loan updates Register now for the Empower Hour! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eG9dga_6 #SBTDC #YourBusinessBetter #WNCStrong #DisasterRecovery #SmallBusinessSupport

Interested in gaining skills and resources from our Government Contracting Assistance Program? ⭐ Join our ongoing Webinar series: GovCon Connect! These sessions are packed with information about the fundamentals of government contracting. Not only will you gain valuable insights into government contracting and subcontracting, but you'll also have the opportunity to network virtually and get your important questions answered by our GCAP experts. You'll also have the chance to speak one-on-one with one of our specialized GCAP counselors. 📍The FINAL event of the series is on 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭! Register now and make #YourBusinessBetter at GovCon Connect! 🔗 Registration & more information: https://lnkd.in/dTPWhnK8 #SBTDC #GovernmentContracting #SmallBusiness #BusinessDevelopment #GovConConnect