Welcome to the Chatham County Small Business Center Website. This website contains valuable information about starting your own business.

The rewards and satisfaction that can result from starting your own business offers a stimulating challenge with unlimited potential for growth and an exciting, but sometimes unexpected adventure.

The majority of the time, the road to small business success is a rough one. In the first year or two, eight out of ten (80 percent) of businesses will fail. A more positive way of looking at this statistic is that twenty percent of all businesses survive the first year. The question remains, which statistical column will your business fall into?

Most entrepreneurs are not adequately prepared to go into business. Many have the motivation, desire and talent. However, many do not take the time to properly investigate and research the business they are
interested in starting.

The information contained within this website has been compiled to help you become better informed about the critical aspects of starting a small business. Although most people can pull together enough information and sometimes enough capital to start a business, the majority fail to carefully examine each aspect of starting a business the right way ... a way that begins with getting your thoughts and ideas down on paper in the form of a written business plan.

The challenge is yours! With proper planning, counseling and sufficient capital, you can start and build a successful small business. Use this website and do your homework to make your dreams come true.

Central Carolina Community College stands ready to assist you in achieving your dreams and overcoming your business problems. Good Luck!