Resources for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Small Business Development Center
Meet one-on-one with WV SBDC business coaches to receive confidential, no-cost technical assistance to help start and grow your business in West Virginia. SBDC helps you identify your goals, develop valuable skills and acquire the necessary resources to make your business a success.
- WVU Center: Sharon Stratton
Phone: (304) 293-5839 | Email: sharon.j.stratton@wv.gov - Morgantown Center: Frank Goldsborough
Phone: (304) 945-3040 | Email: frank.g.goldsborough@wv.gov
Small Business Administration, WV District Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration helps Americans start, build, and grow businesses.
sba.gov/offices/district/wv/clarksburg
WV One Stop Business Portal
business4.wv.gov
Business Incubators Across WV
techconnectwv.org/over-20-business-incubators-across-wv-to-assist-entrepreneurs/
WV Young Entrepreneur Waiver
Any incorporator of an incorporation, member of a limited liability company, or partner of a partnership who is a West Virginia resident under the age of 30 may have their initial Office of Secretary of State registration filing fee waived, if the business is formed between July 1, 2016 or thereafter.
sos.wv.gov/business/Pages/YngEntWav.aspx
SCORE
Free and confidential business counseling. Counseling can be conducted at the client’s place of business, at our chapter headquarters, by telephone or via email. personal objectives. 304-347-5463 / wv.score@scorevolunteer.org
wv.score.org/charleston-wv-score-locations
WVU LaunchLab
Guidance throughout the entire innovation process. From ideation to commercialization WVU LaunchLab can provide advice, coaching, and resources.
launch.wvu.edu
Grow with Google
Free digital training courses and tools to help your small business adapt, grow, and better serve your community.
Grow.google/smallbusiness
Grow.google/startups
Facebook for Business
Millions of businesses, big and small, connect with people on Facebook.
Find the perfect solution for your business goal with Facebook.
facebook.com/business
LinkedIn for Small Business
A place to grow your business on LinkedIn.
business.linkedin.com/grow
Shop Small by American Express
It’s quick and easy to add your qualified small business to the American Express® Shop Small Map.
shopsmall.com
SCORE Small Business Resilience Hub
score.org/recovery/small-business-resilience
Primer
A free mobile app that offers quick, easy-to-understand lessons to help business owners and individuals grow skills and reach their goals. Download the app and choose from a variety of business and digital marketing topics to find lessons relevant to you or your career. yourprimer.com
Tuesday Legal Connect
Volunteer lawyers from WV State Bar take calls from the public and offer suggestions and guidance about their questions. Every Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., wvbar.org/public-information/tuesday-legal-connect/
