/ Preparing for Financing

You’re ready to start a business but are you ready to get a loan? Whether it’s startup capital or operating funds you need, it’s important to understand what investors and lenders are looking for.  From online tools to confidential one-on-one business counselors, Charlotte has what you need to help you increase your chances for success.

Learn more about the loan sources available in Charlotte from the local resources below.

Prospera has Spanish-speaking industry experts on hand to help with your financial plans. Learn more about financing options, or call them today at (980) 729-8273.

Carolina Small Business Development Fund provides financing solutions and guidance to help entrepreneurs like you achieve your goals. Whether you’re looking to start or expand your business, they offer loans that are designed to meet your needs. This means flexible terms and personalized assistance for all types of businesses in a wide range of industries. Learn more about loans and eligibility through Carolina Small Business Development Fund by visiting them at carolinasmallbusiness.org!

Through their relationships with banks and credit unions, the Women’s Business Center of North Carolina assists clients with access to capital and loan packaging. They also stay abreast of non-traditional funding sources and community loan programs to help these women-owned businesses get the financing they need. Visit them online to learn more!

When it comes to financing, sometimes it helps to speak to an expert. Charlotte SCORE provides free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Learn more about Certified SCORE Mentors, or to make an appointment, call (704)-344-6576.

If you’re unfamiliar with the steps of financing a business, the SBTDC offers an online training portal that includes a module on the potential funding options available for your business. Access this module and more here!

When it comes to financing, do you know what you need? Assess your current situation here.

In addition to helping you develop a business plan with financial forecasts, the Central Piedmont Small Business Center offers a variety of courses, seminars, and workshops that cover everything from financing your small business to accounting with QuickBooks. Take a look at their current course offerings, and reserve your seat!

Tips for creating Financial Projections The future of your business depends on diligent planning. Learn how to to create relevant growth data to keep you business moving forward by watching this video!

Partnerships & Tools for Your Success

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OUR PARTNERS

BEFCOR is a non-profit corporation providing business owners with long-term, fixed-rate financing for owner-occupied real estate and other fixed assets.

Carolina Business Capital (formerly Centralina Development Corporation) partners with banks to finance real estate and heavy equipment for small businesses across North Carolina.

CMSDCs mission is to expand business opportunities for Minority Business Enterprises.

Charlotte Business INClusion is a City of Charlotte program that seeks to increase utilization of Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprises in local contracting opportunities.

The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance is a membership, volunteer-led organization that creates competitive advantage by growing the economy, advocating pro-business public policies and delivering innovative programs and services.

We are a non-profit organization serving black-owned businesses in the Charlotte Mecklenburg region.

The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a wide variety of resources for businesses and non-profit organizations.

The workforce development board offers services and programs to support your business’s growth potential: customized recruiting assistance, training grants for new and incumbent workers, labor market information and more.

The City of Charlotte provides business development support through a variety of services and programs.

City Startup Labs (CSL) has a mission of reimaging of African American millennials (Black Adults 18-34 yrs.) as a new class of entrepreneurs and innovators.

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The Central Piedmont Corporate Learning Center provides training and development opportunities for businesses and organizations. They offer hundreds of courses and hands-on programs, all of which can be customized to meet each entrepreneur’s needs.

The Small Business Center at CPCC provides expert assistance and valuable resources to prospective and existing small business owners and non-profit organizations.

The purpose of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte (LACCC) is to offer a sustainable bilingual platform of programs, events and services that engages, empowers and supports both Latino and non-Latino businesses, entrepreneurs and professionals.

Mecklenburg County oversees many business license and permit processes and seeks to increase participation of MWSBE firms in the business community.

The National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA), Charlotte Chapter, a non-profit organization established in 1985, is a professional development organization serving the Charlotte community at large.

NAWBO Charlotte is a professional organization specifically designed to fuel the success of the 42,000 women-owned businesses in the greater Charlotte area.

About our Partner Prospera is an economic development, non-profit organization specialized in providing bilingual assistance… Read More

SCORE counselors and mentors are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small business owners start and grow successful businesses.

The nonprofit Center for Community Self-Help and its financing affiliates provide business loans and technical support to businesses throughout the Charlotte region.

The SBTDC is here to help small business owners meet the challenges of today’s business environment – manage their ever-changing world, and plan for the future of their business…

The SBA provides a variety of assistance to small businesses including loans and loan guarantees as well as counseling and training workshops – bond guarantees and business advocacy.

About our Partner The Center for Private Business at Wake Forest University is a membership… Read More

The Employers Association is Charlotte’s premier partner for human resource solutions, helping employers build successful workplaces.

Ventureprise is a broad-based hands-on strategic effort to help high growth startups and early stage companies grow.

The Women’s Business Center provides tools and support to help women-owned businesses start and grow.

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