• Home
• Video
• Why Haywood County
• Economic Statistics
  • Economic Indicators - Latest Quarter
  • County Demographic Profile
  • Population By Town
  • Cost of Living
  • Target Industries and Clusters
  • Major Employers
• Buildings and Sites
  • Buildings
  • Sites
• Business Incentives
  • County Incentives
  • State Incentives
  • Tax Credit Calculator
• Related Links
  • Economic Development
  • Publications/Media
  • Education
  • Places to Visit
  • Government
  • Business Assistance
• Start a Business
• Members
• Endorsements
• Quality of Life
• Latest News
  • Annual Report
• Investment Opportunities
• Contact Us

Start a Business

Starting a business in Haywood County can be an exciting adventure. Several groups in the area can advise and lead you through the steps you need to take, to get your business off the ground and running.

To download our "Guide for New Business in Haywood County" in pdf format, click here.

The website links below share several levels of expertise to aid you in your start-up venture.

NC Department of Commerce

Address: 4344 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4344

(800) 228-8443 or (919) 715-2864

Website: www.nccommerce.com/servicenter

Haywood Community College Small Business Center sbc.haywood.edu (the college also offers R.E.A.L. (Rural Entrepreneurship through Active Learning) an 11 week course to walk businesses through the market analysis, cash flow and business plan stages. It is also helpful for existing businesses to aid in growing their business wisely.

S.C.O.R.E www.ashevillescore.org

Small Business & Technology Development Center www.sbtdc.org