New Hampshire Small Business Guide

Green Business Resources in ?

Learn how to lower energy costs and protect the environment.

• Energy Efficiency Programs
• Financial Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency
• Small Business Technical Assistance Program
• Industrial Energy Efficiency Program

Starting a Business

If you are thinking of starting a small business, or already own a small business, several free counseling and training programs are available to help you get started and expand your operations. Services cover all aspects of starting and running a business, from getting loans and financing for starting or expanding to developing business plans and marketing strategies.

• New Hampshire Small Business Development Center
  Provides free start-up advice, training and counseling services to entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the state. Supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
• U.S. Small Business Development Center (SBA) - New Hampshire District Office
  Offers business development counseling and training programs and information on SBA loan programs.

SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives Association) is a nonprofit organization and SBA resource partner dedicated to helping small business growth through free mentoring and business counseling and low-cost workshops. Contact your local SCORE for small business development programs in your area:

• Conway - Mt. Washington Va SCORE
• Keene - Monadnock SCORE
• Lebanon - Upper Valley SCORE
• Manchester - Merrimack Valley SCORE
• Portsmouth - Seacoast SCORE

There are also a number of local small business centers sponsored or partially funded by SBA that help women with start-up counseling and financial assistance:

• Women's Business Center, Inc.
  Supports and strengthens women entrepreneurs in all stages of business development through education, counseling, peer support and advocacy.

Doing Business in New Hampshire

From getting a business license to filing your taxes, the following sites provides resources you need to start and manage a business in New Hampshire.

• Hew Hampshire Business Portal
  Resources you need to start and operate a business in New HAmpshire, file your business taxes, get a business license and much more.