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DURHAM LIT SMALL BUSINESS TOOL SUPPORT

This path of Durham LIT is designed to support newer businesses by combining customized technical assistance with the opportunity to acquire small business tools upon completion. Let CSBDF help you adapt, grow, and build a strong foundation for your business. Small business tool examples include QuickBooks, specialized software, professional licenses, and more.

ABOUT THE
PROGRAM.

This path is designed to support newer businesses by combining customized technical assistance with the opportunity to acquire small business tools upon completion. Let CSBDF help you adapt, grow, and build a strong foundation for your business. Small business tool examples include QuickBooks, specialized software, professional licenses, and more.

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Questions?

Contact Melissa Terrell at mterrell@carolinasmallbusiness.org

The process is simple:

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  1. Complete the personalized business needs assessment.

  2. Complete at least three (3) free online courses through CSBDF's Vivid Digital Classroom.

  3. After completing steps 1 and 2, eligible businesses will be entered into a lottery for the opportunity to receive up to $1,500 in reimbursement for approved tools or services.

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Up to 50 businesses will be selected through a lottery. Per program guidelines, funds must be used to reimburse the selected business for an eligible business tool expense or service, not exceeding $1,500. Eligible reimbursable expenses include, but are not limited to, QuickBooks subscriptions, marketing services, access to a CPA or other professional accounting services, professional memberships, and equipment purchases.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

In order to be eligible for this program, businesses must:

  • Be located in the City of Durham

  • Be in early stages of operation, defined as:

    • Registered and in good standing with the NC Secretary of State within the last 2 years​

  • Complete the business needs assessment ​

  • Complete at least three (3) free online courses through CSBDF's Vivid Digital Classroom

DOCUMENTATION

Selected businesses will be notified by email.


If selected, the business must provide:

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  • Submit paid receipts with payment details and confirmation

  • Provide a voided business check or a direct deposit authorization form from your bank

  • Include your certificate from the VIVID Digital Classroom course you completed

READY TO APPLY?

Complete the business needs assessment in the link below and take three or more of your recommended technical assistance courses on Vivid Digital Classroom.

 

Only businesses located in the City of Durham are eligible for the program. 

 

Questions? Contact Melissa Terrell at mterrell@carolinasmallbusiness.org

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