Acknowledging that the process of creating and starting a business is daunting, Greensboro houses one of the largest State-designated small business incubators in North Carolina. Established in 1987, the Nussbaum Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit catering to entrepreneurs and young businesses that provides office spaces, meeting and manufacturing spaces, and business coaching through a partnership with SCORE. As of 2012, businesses associated with the Nussbaum Center have generated $100 million, and 78% of graduates are still in operation today.

The Nussbaum Center has made a name for itself and its associated businesses in North Carolina and Greensboro in particular, creating a central space for businesses to get support. You can learn more about the Nussbaum Center at https://nussbaumcfe.com/.

SCORE NC Piedmont Triad, an organization located at the Nussbaum Center, is a team of volunteer business mentors who dedicate time to aiding entrepreneurs interested in starting small businesses or growing existing ones, and further improving profitability. As a small business owner, you have access to free, confidential business mentoring from a SCORE mentor who will work with you through the life of your business. The center additionally provides these new and growing business with a broad range of resources to assist in the long-term success of the businesses such as marketing, funding, and website creation.

SCORE also hosts free, live, in-person and online workshops that provide helpful information to business owners on topics ranging from startup strategies to marketing and finance. Upcoming events include:

Simple Steps for Starting a For Profit Business (In Person): November 1 & November 8, 5:30 PM

How to Start a Business Without Access to Capital (Online Webinar): November 9, 1:00 PM

SCORE has assisted over 11 million small business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the United States. The NC Piedmont Triad branch serves a 12-county area including Burlington, Greensboro, and High Point. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource for small business owners! You can read more about what SCORE offers at https://www.score.org/piedmonttriad.

For help with your small business’s legal needs, contact the clinic at businessclinic@elon.edu.

 

 

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