Rowan Business Alliance offers resources for local entrepreneurs to learn more about starting a business venture and current business owners more about running and improving their operations.

Check out the following business tools

N.C. Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce is the State of North Carolina's lead agency for economic, community and workforce development. The Department also has under its auspices the information technology function for state government and agencies, which regulate commerce in the state.

Secretary of State
The Secretary of State site provides accurate and timely information for business owners. Including up to date documents and records.

Business Owner’s Tool Kit
The total on-line “how to” guide to small businesses. From starting a business to management tips and protecting assets, the Business Owner’s Kit has it all.

All Business
This website offers tips about marketing and planning. It also provides forms for small business owners and has a question and answer section.

U.S. Chamber
The United States Chamber of Commerce offers a section of their website just for small businesses. Check out all the resources.

U.S. Small Business Administration
Maintains and strengthens the nation’s economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Small Business Center
The objective of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, readily accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners and their employees. Each Small Business Center (SBC) will be a community-based provider of education and training, counseling, and information and referral.

Office Depot
Check out the business center, with tools from products to business tips. This website is updated often.

Rowan Magazine
Rowan Business magazine is changing its name and focus to provide broader coverage of the people and places that contribute to the character and charm of Rowan County. Rowan Magazine, which will debut with the July/August issue, will offer a fresh look at what makes our growing community tick.

Rowan Magazine - The People. The Places. The Way of Life. To request a free residential subscription, call 704-637-5363.

Inc Magazine
Learn about business techniques, get online contacts and read articles.

Fortune Magazine
Fortune offers a section of its online magazine for small business information.

Business Weekly Magazine
This site offers business tools, updates on finance, management, technology and more.