Locally, you will find the Tri-County Community College Small Business Center (SBC) a great resource to help you in developing a business plan to start a business, or to apply for funding or grants for your existing business to expand and grow.  The SBC also provides a wide variety of business training covering topics from social media to business finance.  To find out more about when they are running their next sessions, go to https://www.tricountycc.edu/community-business/small-business-center/. You can also call 828-835-9564  to set up an appointment with a business advisor who will discuss your specific needs and tailor a package of support they can provide for your business. There is no charge for their services or training.