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North Carolina Entrepreneurial Resources
This is Step One. If you haven't already done so, browse our list of North Carolina entrepreneurial resources. These are state-level resources that can be very useful to Asheville entrepreneurs . . . and any
entrepreneurs in North Carolina for that matter.
We've got information on venture capital groups in North Carolina, North Carolina angel investors, instructions on how to incorporate in North Carolina and much more.
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Useful Information on Asheville, North Carolina
Did you know that approximately 68,000 people live in Asheville? That's the count according to recent census data.
Asheville, North Carolina Newspaper Advertising
Want to advertise a Asheville, NC business? If you are already doing business in Asheville, it's important to get the word out and attract new customers. Newspaper advertising is a proven way to bring in new business.
Fortunately, we've made it easy to find out how much newspaper advertising costs in Asheville, North Carolina.
Radio Advertising Asheville, North Carolina
The power of radio advertising should never be underestimated.
To make life a little easier for Carrollton business owners, we've assembled a list of radio advertising costs in your area.
Starting a Business in Asheville, North Carolina
If you are a first-time entrepreneur, just getting into business for the first time, we've written a guide for starting a business in Asheville, NC.
Business Demographics for Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville has more than 4,000 businesses operating within its borders.
The most numerous types of business are:
| Business Type | # of Businesses |
| Full-Service Restaurants |
166 |
| Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) |
158 |
| Limited-Service Restaurants |
149 |
| Offices of Lawyers |
141 |
| Religious Organizations |
126 |
| Offices of Dentists |
82 |
| New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) |
71 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers |
70 |
| Insurance Agencies and Brokerages |
68 |
| Gasoline Stations with Convenience Stores |
61 |
| Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Stores |
54 |
| Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels |
53 |
| Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors |
47 |
| Beauty Salons |
46 |
| Commercial Banking |
46 |
| Electrical Contractors |
46 |
| Offices of Certified Public Accountants |
45 |
| Offices of Chiropractors |
39 |
| Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services |
36 |
| Architectural Services |
36 |
| Residential Remodelers |
35 |
| Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores |
35 |
| Temporary Help Services |
35 |
| General Automotive Repair |
34 |
| Women's Clothing Stores |
34 |
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