• Starting a Business

    Massachusetts' rich innovative heritage has been a stimulus for thousands of entrepreneurs who have started some of the nation's greatest corporations right here as small businesses. Gillette, Fidelity and Genzyme are just a few of the many examples.

  • Business Development

    Massachusetts Office of Business Development (MOBD) assists companies in navigating and obtaining the technical, human, financial and siting resources necessary to expand and/or re-locate in MA. MOBD is the point of contact for the Business Resource Team (BRT).

  • International Trade

    Information related to the exporting of goods and international investment from the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment and the Massachusetts Export Center.

  • Taxes & Incentives

    Learn about what the Commonwealth has to offer in the way of business tax incentives, credits and programs.

  • Financing & Funding

    Contains information on startup and initial funding, loans, infrastructure financing, and grants.

  • Licensing & Permitting


  • Resources for Business

    Massachusetts has a strong network of organizations ready to help you create or refine a business plan, receive technical assistance or access financing.

  • Relocation Assistance

    From Boston to the Berkshires, from Beverly to Barnstable, Massachusetts is full of opportunity and committed to helping businesses thrive and grow.

  • Small Business Community in Massachusetts

    Massachusetts has a strong network of organizations ready to help you create or refine a business plan, receive technical assistance or access financing. These resources are spread throughout the Commonwealth and offer small businesses solutions for the wide spectrum of their business needs.