South Carolina Business
Just Right to Boost Business in SC
Right now, businesses are looking for a boost to get going again. SC Commerce can help you connect with funding, local resources, buyers, even data and analytics to guide your business decisions. With time, money and resources at a premium, we are committed to helping your company or manufacturing facility move forward with the tools and information you need to be smarter and more efficient.
Looking to increase production & profitability?
Want to reach peak efficiency? Let us connect you with an area expert who can identify barriers or issues that may be stifling growth. These one-to-one consultations provide an assessment of your operation, moving your business potential to the next level.
Looking to Export?
Whether it’s identifying potential markets for your export goods or understanding port regulations, SC has a wealth of international trade expertise. Your company can gain insight and practical knowledge from the proven success of trade specialists.
Need Business Intelligence on SC Markets and Your Competition?
Business intelligence can be a huge differentiator. SizeUpSC is an easy-to-use platform that allows you to receive data to help your company make better decisions around competitive benchmarking, customers, suppliers, even marketing and advertising.
Need Help Recruiting and Retaining Employees?
What do SC companies say is their number one challenge? Employee recruitment and retention. The SC workforce system can assist with finding qualified employees, employee retention, as well as training programs through technical and community colleges or apprenticeships.
Need Help Getting Started?
Starting any business takes a significant amount of planning and research. Exploring your business goals is extremely important. Take a look at our checklist and resources to see how we can assist you in building a concise, yet comprehensive business plan.
Are You Ready for Funding?
After outlining your business plan, the financial requirements of your business should become clear. The next step is securing financial resources. We can help you identify the funding available.
Looking to Market Your Business?
In today’s competitive marketplace, success is dependent upon clear and consistent marketing plans that make a company’s products or services stand out from the competition. Here are a few of the public sector marketing resources available throughout the state.
Need Licenses, Permits or Registrations?
Federal, state and local laws establish guidelines such as occupational matters, business licensing, environmental permitting and tax withholdings. Our state does not have a statewide business license requirement, so you must apply for local business licenses.
Get Connected for Business Growth
List your business in the SourceSC Industry Directory.
By listing in the SourceSC Industry Directory, you receive:
- Directory Listing
- Industry sourcing requests
- Invitations to exclusive B2B & supplier outreach events
- Access to the Commerce newsletter
Upcoming Events
Citizens Bank is now accepting applications for Citizens Minority Small Business Grants
August 3 | 4:14 pm–August 7 | 5:00 pm
Virtual
Citizens will award 100 minority-owned businesses with grants of $15,000 each! To apply, a business must be:
- At least 51% minority owned, operated and controlled by an Asian American, Black American, Hispanic American or Native American
- Either a Citizens Bank Business Banking account holder or, if not a Citizens customer, based with 11-state footprint
- In business for at least one year, with annual revenue of no more than $1 million
Eligible businesses can submit a statement (up to 150 words) describing how they would use the grant to strengthen and sustain both their business and their community.
Financing Your Business Webinar
August 12 | 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Virtual
Learn all about the requirements and criteria to successfully apply for a business loan to start or grow your business. This includes reviewing the basics for you to develop the financial statements required in your loan application.
Business Structures
August 12 | 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
Virtual
Join this webinar to learn more about your business structure:
- What is your business structure?
- Is it right for you?
- Do you understand your potential liability?
- How should you file your taxes?
South Carolina Community Loan Fund's Feeding Innovation Program is now accepting applications
July 15 | 12:00 am–August 14 | 5:00 pm
Virtual
Feeding Innovation participants engage in an eight week entrepreneurial training program featuring NxLevel Courses facilitated by Clemson Extension. The courses cover everything needed to develop a basic healthy food business plans from marketing to financial planning to negotiations and deal-making. The entrepreneur with the strongest business plan is awarded $20,000 in seed capital. Applications will be accepted starting July 15th to August 14th.