Tennessee
Memphis
This locally chartered volunteer organization offers business counseling to the prospective or established small business owner. The services are provided by experienced business owners.
The members of the Society are committed to sharing knowledge and educating emerging business owners and entrepreneurs. They are able to do that through this site, through roundtables made up of members, and seminars that are open to the community.
Start Co. is ground zero for accelerators, programs, workshops, meet-ups, mixers and more. With industry-specialized programming, expert mentorship and seed-stage funding, Start Co. helps turn concepts into business models and founders into business owners.
TSBDC-Tennessee Small Business Development Center
The TSBDC offers free assistance to business owners. Visit their Web site to get a list of their locations, learn about their services, set up an initial consultation online, and view a calendar of events and training.
State of Tennessee Small Business Information
Detailed and extensive information about what you need to know to start a small business in Tennessee. Provides information on topics such as types of businesses, business taxes, employer responsibilities, business regulations, financial assistance, and business planning, among others.
https://www.tn.gov/ecd/small-business/bero-home.html
The Mid-South Minority Business Continuum
This MBDA Business Center is a federally-funded economic accelerator that works to connect diverse suppliers with the Mid-South’s largest corporations. The goal is to empower growing minority-owned businesses and enhance overall supplier diversity in the region.
Nashville
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Business Studio at the Nashville Chamber of Commerce assists entrepreneurs through classes and workshops, as well as connecting entrepreneurs through the network provided by the Chamber of Commerce. The Business Studio will be most useful for entrepreneurs in the process of starting their business who would like some extra assistance, as well as those looking to network with other businesses in the community.
https://www.nashvillechamber.com/economic-development/small-business-resources/business-studio
The Nashville SCORE chapter provides business mentoring services and educational workshops to entrepreneurs and business owners
Nashville-Pathway Women’s Business Center
Each Women’s Business Center has counselors who can provide mentorship and assistance with business planning
Tennessee State University SBDC
The greatest strength of the SBDC is their free, confidential, 1-on-1 business mentoring for anyone who seeks it.
Female Founders-The Company Lab
Through our program and resources, The Company Lab is committed to helping female founders apply their skills, experience and drive to successfully grow their startups and small businesses.