Ready to start your new business in Raleigh? Let us help!
We’ve created Startup Roadmaps, which are personalized guides to starting a business based on the type of business you want to open. The step-by-step instructions will take you from registering your business name to opening day.
Explore the startup roadmaps below:
- Daycare Roadmap: A guide to help you open your in-home or commercial daycare.
- Personal Services Roadmap: Your step-by-step guide to launching a personal services business—whether it's a pet care service, beauty salon, barbershop, tailor shop, tattoo parlor, or beyond.
- Restaurant Roadmap: A guide to help you get your restaurant business started
- Retail Roadmap: A guide to help you get your retail shop started
More small business startup roadmaps are coming soon! For updates and to be notified when additional roadmaps are released, subscribe to the Economic Development and Innovation News + Events email list.
Information is provided as-is and is not intended to constitute legal or other professional guidance from the City. Anyone considering starting their own business is encouraged to seek guidance from licensed professionals such as attorneys, accountants, and tax advisors.