Start a Small Business

Are you starting a Small Business? Here are some resources to help.

​Information on Regulatory Requirements

• Small Business License & Permits information from CharlotteBusinessResources.com
   
• Zoning: Charlotte | Cornelius | Davidson​ | Huntersville | Matthews​ | Mint Hill | Pineville​
   
• Code Information & Resource Center (CIRC) at Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement

​Where Do I Begin?

• Charlotte Regional Business Alliance | an organization that champions and drives economic growth in the Charlotte region
   
• CharlotteBusinessResources.com | a website designed to connect entrepreneurs with free resources to start and grow a business in Charlotte 
   
• Central Piedmont Community College's Small Business Center | provides programs for those starting a business or scaling an existing venture designed to provide skills and a network to pave the way to success
   
• Small Business Resource Guide | the U.S. Small Business Administration's North Carolina edition of the Small Business Resource Guide