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Want to back your business smarts with a brand name? Then franchising may be right for you. The resources below will give you insight into what you should consider before becoming a franchise owner.

Find out how the partners below can help you become a franchise owner

U.S. Small Business Administration in Charlotte

Franchising is a great alternative for entrepreneurs who want to be their own boss, but aren’t ready to start their own business from scratch. The SBA has compiled a list of resources to provide helpful advice on buying and evaluating a franchise, including an online training module featuring franchising basics.

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Central Piedmont Small Business Center helps to start Your Nonprofit Business in Charlotte, NC

Should you start your own business from scratch or look into franchising? To help you weigh your options, Central Piedmont’s Small Business Center offers a free workshop called“Startup vs. Franchise,” which is facilitated by a local franchise expert.

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Partnerships & Tools for Your Success

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Our goal is to connect you with the information you need to start and run a successful business.

CBRbiz.com represents a community-wide collaborative effort by a network of organizations committed to working together to save you time and money by providing relevant business resources & information.

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OUR PARTNERS

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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) at Charlotte

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

Carolina Small Business Development Fund in Charlotte
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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.

CLGBTCC provides certification opportunities for LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBEs)
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The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a wide variety of resources for businesses and non-profit organizations.

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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.

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

City Startup Labs (CSL) for creating new class enterpreneurs

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.

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

Logo of Latin American Chamber of Commerce of Charlotte (LACCC)

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 at Charlotte

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

National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) at Charlotte

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 supports women entrepreneurs in Charlotte

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

Prospera at Charlotte for Hispanic entrepreneurs

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

Logo of Score in Charlotte

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

Self-Help Credit Union at Charlotte

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

Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC) at UNC Charlotte

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…

U.S. Small Business Administration in Charlotte

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.

Center for Private Business at Wake Forest University at Charlotte

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

The Employer’s Association at Charlotte

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

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

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

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