Best Small Business Resources in the Charleston Area

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University of Charleston Wehrle Innovation Center hosts a variety of events and great resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. This includes access to a variety of maker spaces, 3D printing, access to mentors, and great events to train one's business and entrepreneurial skills.

Restrictions

Open to the University of Charleston Affiliates only.

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SCORE (Service Corp of Retired Executives) is a leading, nation-wide organization that has assisted millions of entrepreneurs over its 50+ years of operation. SCORE is a resource partner of the SBA that offers access to a network of experienced business leaders who donate time to mentor entrepreneurs and small business owners. They also host free or inexpensive workshops online and at 300 local chapters around the United States. Mentoring can be conducted either in person or remotely and is always free and confidential, no matter how often you take advantage of this service.

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The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it. Sometimes in order to be considered for mentoring from one of their professional business advisors, you may have to attend a class/workshop or at least present your business plan. SBDC's are located all throughout the state and you should use the SBDC closest to your location if possible, but you can often transfer to a different location if they do not fit your needs.

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The Charleston Area Alliance Small Business Incubator is a newly established entity with plentiful of office space in a great area; the incubator offers office space for below market rate price, as well as low-cost rentals of office spaces. Being part of the incubator program opens entrepreneurs to a wide network of mentors and other entrepreneurs.