We have carefully curated these free tools and resources to help support you. Please note that these materials were created by external organizations, not by EngageNC. While we selected them for their value, we do not control, endorse, or assume responsibility for their ongoing accuracy, content, or privacy practices.

  1. Taking Payments

    Fit Small Business: Set up a Square account

    Venmo: How to set up a Venmo Business account

  2. Setting up social media

    Facebook: How to set up a Facebook Business Page

    Instagram: How to set up an Instagram Professional Account

    SCORE: 11 Top Social Media Strategies and Tips for Small Business Owners

  3. How to create a basic website

    Verizon Digital Ready: The beginner's guide to creating your first website‍ ‍

    SCORE: How to Design Your Website to Attract, Engage, and Convert More Customers

    SCORE: How to Build a Robust E-Commerce Site

    SCORE: Website or Social Networks

  4. Product photography

    Shopify: How to Master Phone Product Photography

    Canva: A beginner's guide to product photography

  5. Biz Structure 

    Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina: Business Structure

    Small Business Center Network: Choosing a Business / Legal Structure

    Wake Tech: How to form an LLC in NC

  6. Free small business courses and counseling 

    Free live webinars through the NC Small Business Center

    Free business counseling through the NC Small Business Center