Community Resources for Entrepreneurship Support 

• The Small Business Resource Tookit was created by the MA Office of the State Treasurer to serve as a central point where aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners could find resources on how to plan, fund, and grow their businesses. 
• EforAll Cape Cod offers a free business accelerator program which provides immersive business training, mentorship and access to an extended professional network.
• Cape Cod Community College offers a Small Business Development & Sustainability Certificate, designed to prepare students who are interested in starting their own business or for small business owners who want to sustain and grow their businesses. Students take courses business planning, development and sustainability, management, marketing, basic accounting, and computer skills.
• Small Business Strong provides expedited, pro-bono resources to small businesses ranging from access to capital to consulting, business restructuring/growth, digital marketing, and customer engagement plans
• Coastal Community Capital provides free business counseling Monday through Friday during regular office hours. Whether you’re just getting started or ready to start exploring financing options, their team of experienced, knowledgeable mentors will advise you on the best course of action for you. They can help with navigating new challenges, honing your skills, and sharpening your business plan and also offer local resources and training opportunities to help your business grow and thrive.
• Score Cape Cod offers free workshops and mentorships for entrepreneurs. 
• The Community Development Partnership offers a Business and Credit Program to businesses or business owners from the Lower Cape. The program offers free small business help in-person, over the phone or video conference.
• The Center for Corporate and Professional Education (CCAPE) at Cape Cod Community College offers extensive employer resources providing custom-designed training programs for your business and workforce.
• Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network provides free, confidential, one-to-one business assistance and free or low-cost educational training programs to prospective and existing small businesses throughout the Commonwealth.
• The Veterans Business Outreach Center equips veteran and active duty service members and their families with the resources to help them start and run their businesses.
• The Center for Women & Enterprise offers free workshops and business consultations to support women-owned businesses.
• The Boston Public Library offers free E-library cards to Massachusetts residents. With an e-card from BPL, you can access insightful business publications, databases and LinkedIn learning opportunities. 
• Cape Light Compact offers business incentives for energy-efficiency measures. 
• Cape Cod Young Professionals (CCYP) is a Cape Cod-based nonprofit with a mission to connect, engage, and advance Cape Cod’s young workforce and leaders.
• Love Live Local is a Cape Cod organization dedicated to community advocacy and educating consumers on the importance of shopping local.