North Carolina Small Business & Technology Development Center · Hickory · SuperCala — Directory

Why pick this one

North Carolina Small Business & Technology Development Center provides no-cost, confidential counseling across five business life-cycle stages.

Best for

North Carolina entrepreneurs planning a business launch
Businesses seeking business plan review or financing assistance
Growing businesses needing financial analysis, market expansion, or management structure
Established businesses pursuing government contracting, exporting, or technology commercialization
Owners planning succession, valuation, or an exit from a successful business
Businesses adapting after market disruption or a disaster

Look elsewhere if

Businesses located outside North Carolina
Clients seeking only industry-specific legal, accounting, or financial investment services

Specialties

business startup counseling
business plan review
financing assistance
market research and customer discovery
strategic planning and performance analysis
government contracting assistance
technology commercialization
international business assistance
business valuation review
succession and exit planning

What makes them different

Most services are free of charge and confidential
One-on-one counseling is provided by experienced business counselors
Counseling covers five business life-cycle stages: Launch, Grow, Optimize, Renew, and Transition
Services support North Carolina startups, small businesses, and mid-sized businesses
Client data for 2025 reports 4,856 jobs created or retained, 316 business starts, and $212 million in capital formation

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Contact & Location

Address: 800 17th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 345-1110
Website: https://sbtdc.org

Services

one-on-one business counseling
educational services
financial analysis
capital access guidance
marketing and research
leadership and employee performance development
market expansion
disaster response and business resiliency support