Running a business today can be overwhelming in terms of personnel, customer demands, suppliers, and economic conditions. For our members, we have organized some valuable resources to help make it easier to navigate through your business day.
From getting a business loan where the decision is made by our loan officers, to using other business services, we understand the needs of local business owners. In addition, Dover Federal Credit Union is approved to be an SBA (Small Business Administration) Lender which offers even more options to our members who run small businesses.
Here is what you will need to get started with your business loan:
To register your corporate name and get your EIN: Visit The State of Delaware, Division of Revenue at www.revenue.delaware.gov, or call (302) 577-8778.
For your articles of incorporation: Visit The State of Delaware, Division of Corporations at www.revenue.delaware.gov, or call (302) 739-3073
The following list provides contact information for various agencies and organizations that offer support to small business owners. Having experienced people to turn to for various issues that come up make it easier to find solutions!
| Delaware's Small Business Development Center |
www.dsbtdc.org | Office (302)-678-1555 |
| YWCA Delaware's Center for Women's Entrepreneurship |
www.ywcade.org | Office (302) 224-4060 |
| First State Community Loan Fund | www.firststateloan.org | Office (302) 652-6774 |
| USDA Rural Development | www.rurdev.usda.gov | Office (302)-857-3625 |
| State of Delaware Economic Development Office |
www.dedo.delaware.gov | Office (302) 577-8477 |
| Small Business Administration (SBA) | www.sba.gov/de | Office (302) 573-6294 |
| SCORE "Counselors to Americas Small Businesses" |
www.score.org | |
| Veterans Business Resources | www.sba.gov/VETS/ |