Business Registration Manual

Rural RISE NC

Located on the Launching an NC Business page, is the Rural Rise NC section.

Starting your own business is exciting, but navigating the process can be complex. That’s where Rural RISE NC comes in. We provide an easy way to connect with experienced professionals, including mentors, business counselors, and funding sources. Best of all, many of these resources are free.

For more information, visit our Rural RISE NC website at www.sosnc.gov/rise. Select the link www.sosnc.gov/rise.

Rural RISE NC—Resources for Innovators, Start-Ups, and Entrepreneurs

The Rural RISE NC page is a launch pad for assistance tailored to small business owners in rural North Carolina.

Rural RISE NC quickly connects you with mentors, business counselors, funding sources, and more—within your community and beyond. And even better, many of these resources are free.

Whether you are a brand new business owner needing help getting your business off the ground or an established business looking to get to the next level, I want you to have access to as many useful resources as possible to help you succeed — including our New Business Checklist.