SCORE Philadelphia Local Resources
The following links provide access to helpful software and information regarding legal entities, statutes, business income taxes, licenses, permits, ordinances, regulations and... Read more
SCORE Philadelphia Microlenders
The following links provide access to microlenders in the Philadelphia area. Read more
Funding Opportunities for Black-Owned Businesses
Black business owners face many hurdles, especially when it comes to securing capital. Here is a comprehensive list of government agencies, venture capital firms and programs that... Read more
Business Resource & Innovation Center (BRIC)
The Free Library of Philadelphia's Business Resource... Read more
Nonprofit Resources
The following documents and links provide some insights and directions for starting a nonprofit business. Read more
Regional Foundation Center
The Regional Foundation Center informs the local nonprofit sector through research, resources, and workshops. The RFC houses Philadelphia's largest publicly accessible collection... Read more
Business Registration in Pennsylvania
The following links to the Pennsylvania Department of State website provide information about business registration in the state Read more
Food Service Industry Resources
Starting a food business in Philadelphia? Here is a guide on food safety, licensing and permits in the City of Philadelphia for restaurant owners, caterers, event planners,... Read more
Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Certification
Many federal, state, and local government agencies have special programs established to provide contracts for businesses certified as one of the following:Minority Business... Read more
Legal Services
The following links provide access to legal clinics and pro-bono legal firms that can provide helpful information regarding legal services and questions. Read more
Home-Based Business Information
In addition to all of the concerns with any small business, starting a business from your home has additional issues that you'll need to be concerned with. Read more
Philadelphia Opportunity Zones
The City of Philadelphia invites and encourages you to be part of its continued evolution, history, and prosperity by investing in our federal opportunity zones. We are seeking... Read more
COVID-19 Resources
The following links provide access to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) resources and information: Read more
Funding for Women in Business
This document provides links to organizations that provide funding for women in business Read more
Grant Funding Readiness Self-Assessment
Use this form to determine whether your initiative or project is a good fit for grant funding or whether you may need to plan more Read more
Grant Search 101
There is no one-stop-shop for all grants or even for all potential grantees. Researching grants will always take time, knowledge of where to look, and even a little luck finding... Read more