Resources

Local Government Organizations

• City of Columbia Business License
• All South Carolina County Government Websites
• All South Carolina City Government Websites, by County

State Agencies

• SC Business One Stop
• SC Department of Commerce
• SC Department of Commerce - Business Resource Guide
• SC Department of Consumer Affairs
• SC Department of Health & Environmental Control - Smart Business Recycling Program
• SC Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation
• SC Department of Revenue
• SC Department of Revenue - Business Tax Guide
• SC Department of Revenue - Tax Workshops
• SC Department of Employment & Workforce
• SC Division of Small and Minority Business Contracting and Certification
• SC State Law Enforcement Division
• SC Secretary of State’s Office

Federal Agencies

• List of All Federal Agencies and Commissions
• U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission – Starting a Business
• U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeships
• US Internal Revenue Service
  • FAQ - Small Business/Self-Employed/Other Business Category
  • How to contact the IRS
  • IRS Forms and Publications
  • Small Business & Self Employed Community
  • Small Business Tax Workshops, Etc.
• U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Starting a Business
  • U.S. Business Gateway
  • Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • Small Business Development Centers of SC (SBDC) - Steps to Starting a Small Business
  • Small Business Development Centers of SC (SBDC)

Business Support Organizations

• Better Business Bureau
• Central SC Alliance
• Columbia World Affairs Council
• Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce
• Minority Business Development Center, Business Center
• Richland County Public Library – Small Business Tools
• SCE&G For My Business
• SC Business Review
• SC Chamber of Commerce
• SC Small Business Chamber of Commerce
• SC Women's Business Center
• Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

Other Business Resources

• Starting a Business
• "How to Start a Business in SC" 
• "Legal Help for Businesses and Families"
• Small Business: Open Forum
• Small Business Center

Fine Print (but big enough to read): The links to these resources are for your convenience only and any advice or recommendations made by any organization associated with these links are the sole responsibility of that organization.  Richland County Business Service Center wishes you great success in your endeavor in starting and operating a business in Richland County, and these links are intended to support you in your efforts.  Thank you for doing business in Richland County - your business helps make our community a great place to live, work, and visit.