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SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBTDC)

The SBTDC supports small businesses in North Carolina by providing technical assistance and business development resources. While many firms know that SBTDC can support with business plan development, the SBTDC also has an experienced International Business Development (IBD) team that supports small businesses with export planning and exporting. SBTDC works collaboratively with SBA and the […]


US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)

SBA provides a critical role in providing the 3C’s to businesses – capital, counseling, and contracts. SBA offers 7(a), 504 and specialized loan programs that are made through partnering lenders. The SBA partners with the Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), SCORE, and two SBA Women’s Business Centers to provide technical assistance to businesses […]


US COMMERCIAL SERVICE

The U.S. Commercial Service provides customized trade counseling to help firms make their initial export sale or expand into further international markets. To do this, the U.S. Commercial Service provides assistance with the entire lifecycle of the exporting process, from offering detailed market intelligence and support in identifying export licensing needs and the best markets […]