Small Business Center
The NC Community Colleges Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is our state's largest state-supported small business assistance initiative. Currently, the Network has 60 sites throughout the state with Centers conveniently located within a 30-minute drive of every North Carolinian. At the core of its vision, the Small Business Center Network is positioned to focus on entrepreneurship, small business, and economic development with an emphasis on assisting start-ups, early stage, and businesses seeking disaster assistance or seeking to stabilize. Our unique structure allows ease of access and unparalleled knowledge of and linkages within local communities. We collaborate with Federal, State, and local entities to help business owners get the most current information needed to start and successfully operate their enterprises.
Potential or existing small business owners can take advantage of high quality, readily accessible assistance that includes:
- ☛ Free, confidential one-on-one business counseling services
- ☛ Resource and referral information for a variety of business needs
- ☛ Free High-impact small business educational webinars
- ☛ Free to use small business resource center with internet enabled computers for small business use
What the SBC Can Do For You
- ☛ Entrepreneurial Assessment
- ☛ Entrepreneurship Training
- ☛ Business Plan Development
- ☛ Sources of Capital and Loan Preparation
- ☛ Marketing Assistance and more
To get started, submit a request for counseling. The Small Business Center director will contact you within two business days to schedule an appointment.
SBC Contact Information
SaRatta Murphy
Director, Small Business Center
RCCC – Ahoskie, NC: Freeland BLDG RM 126
252-862-1279
sbc@roanokechowan.edu
Cheryl Holloman
Administrative Assistant, Small Business Center
RCCC – Ahoskie, NC: Freeland BLDG RM 126
252-862-1279
Helpful Small Business Resources
NC Department of Commerce, Business Servicenter
For forms, consultation and more
1-800-228-8443
Service Corps of Retired Executives
For business plan and financial templates, consultations..
Nolo.com
For legal, HR information
Surveyconsole.com
For customer and employee surveys
City-Data.com
For city, county data and statistics
Business Week
a magazine
Industry Week
a magazine