Resources to Help Your Business Thrive

Business Resources

Starting, operating, and growing a business is easier with the right tools in your corner. Whether you need municipal permitting guidance, one-on-one mentoring, workforce recruitment, or small business financing, valuable local, state, and federal programs are ready to assist. Explore the curated resources below to access expert advising, economic incentives, energy rebates, and growth opportunities designed to help your business thrive.

Essential Business Resources:

Town of Yarmouth — Business Resources:

  • Permits, licensing, zoning, business certificates, local taxes, economic development and town bidding opportunities. The Town's Business and Permitting Guide is particularly helpful for businesses starting, relocating or expanding in Yarmouth.
  • Website: Town of Yarmouth — Business Resources

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC)

SCORE — Cape Cod & the Islands

  • Free, expert business mentoring and workshops for entrepreneurs and small-business owners throughout Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
  • Website: SCORE — Cape Cod & the Islands

CapeTide:

  • Free entrepreneurial education, mentoring and business support specifically for Cape Cod entrepreneurs and small-business owners. Programs help businesses test ideas, strengthen business models and prepare for long-term growth.
  • Website: CapeTide

MassHire Cape & Islands:

SCORE has more than 11,000 volunteers working out of 320 offices throughout the U.S., all dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses to start, grow, and succeed. There are more than 50 members of Cape Cod & the Islands SCORE, all certified business professionals offering free, confidential business advice, face-to-face mentoring, workshops, and tools.
SCORE Digital Library

Coastal Community Capital:

  • Small-business financing and technical assistance, including SBA 504 loans, direct lending, loan guarantees, business mentoring and workshops. Coastal has been providing capital to Cape Cod and Massachusetts businesses since 1995.
  • Website: Coastal Community Capital

Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) & Business Front Door:

  • Connects businesses with Massachusetts economic-development programs, incentives, financing resources and state assistance. Business Front Door provides a streamlined way for businesses to connect with the Commonwealth and its business-support resources.
  • Website: Massachusetts Office of Business Development

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):

  • Federal resources for starting, managing and growing a small business, including financing, business counseling, government contracting, disaster assistance, cybersecurity and specialized programs for women- and veteran-owned businesses.
  • Website: U.S. Small Business Administration

Mass Development:

  • Small-business financing, alternative funding, technical assistance and economic-development resources. MassDevelopment's expanded small-business offerings now incorporate the former MGCC capabilities.
  • Website: MassDevelopment

Cape Light Compact: