9 Oct 2026 · TrustList Editorial
North Carolina opens $2 million in grants for tech small businesses
Money is split between a $210,000 pot for federal SBIR and STTR applicants and $1.92 million of matching grants; applications run to 30…
11 of 26 business service companies ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 26 business service companies on this page cover tax (7), accounting (6), insurance (3) and web design (2). They also list work in Carolina. 26 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
11 of 26 business service companies ranked on evidence held on 9 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.
Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.

Tax · Accounting · simple · Also in Wilmington and Carolina
Bernard Robinson & Company, which trades as BRC CPAs and Advisors, is an accounting and advisory firm in North Carolina.
Why #1: Based in North Carolina, United States · In business 75+ years · Team of 200+, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Accounting · Security
JVG is a certified public accountancy firm in Asheville, North Carolina. Its full name is Johnson, Vollmerhausen and Gates, PLLC.
Why #2: Based in Asheville, North Carolina · Founded 1981, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

C E Thorn is a certified public accountancy practice in Raleigh, North Carolina, working mainly with small business owners.
Why #3 (shared): Based in Raleigh, North Carolina · In business 30+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Web Design · Accounting · Reporting · Also in Carolina
HPG is an independent CPA firm in North Carolina, formally named Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP.
Why #3 (shared): Based in North Carolina · In business 30+ years · Owner-managed, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
simple · Video
ExecuBusiness Centers is a family-owned executive suites centre in the University area of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Why #5: Based in Charlotte, North Carolina · Founded 1998 · Family-owned, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Depositions is a court reporting agency in Raleigh, North Carolina, with coverage nationwide.
Why #6 (shared): Based in Raleigh, North Carolina · In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax · Accounting · Insurance · Also in United States
Huntersville CPA firm offering business accounting, taxes and personal tax planning to businesses and individuals in North Carolina
Why #6 (shared): Based in Huntersville, North Carolina · Founded 2001, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Tax
Carolina Paymasters is a payroll processing company in and around Charlotte, North Carolina.
Why #6 (shared): Based in Charlotte, North Carolina · In business 25+ years, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Accounting Professionals LLC is a local family business in Asheville, North Carolina.
Why #9: Based in Asheville, North Carolina · Founded 2012 · Family business, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Web Design
Event staffing company supplying bar and food service staff for weddings, corporate events and fundraisers in Western North Carolina
Why #10 (shared): Based in Asheville, North Carolina · In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
JTL Staffing and Payroll Solutions is a staffing agency headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama.
Why #10 (shared): Office in North Carolina · In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Outsourcing · Education · Also in Carolina
Friday Services is an independent, locally owned staffing firm serving employers in Western North Carolina.
On record: Founded 1981 · Family Business, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026
Legal · Corporation · Also in Carolina
CPI Training Solutions is a technology training company that publishes courseware and runs classes.
On record: In business 20+ years, as stated on its own website, read 9 Oct 2026

Security
AccruePartners is a staffing and workforce solutions firm in Charlotte, North Carolina.
On record: Based in Charlotte, North Carolina
Insurance · Video · Education
Big Pixel is a custom software design agency in Raleigh, North Carolina.
On record: Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
Also in Denver
Birkdale Office Suites rents office space in Huntersville, North Carolina, about fifteen miles north of Charlotte.
On record: Based in Huntersville, North Carolina, USA

Bunn DJ Company supplies disc jockeys and music entertainment for events, with locations that include Raleigh and San Diego.
On record: Based in North Carolina and California, United States

Reporting · Legal · Partners · Also in Carolina
CaseWorks Litigation Services is a court reporting and videography company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with six offices across the state.
On record: Based in Durham, North Carolina
CES Mail is a direct mail and fulfilment company based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
On record: Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
Office suites, virtual offices, flex space and meeting rooms for rent for small businesses in Huntersville, North Carolina
On record: Based in Huntersville, North Carolina
Dustin Kern is a CPA firm in Wilmington, North Carolina. It provides business and personal accounting, bookkeeping and tax services, and works with clients through the year rather…
On record: Based in Wilmington, North Carolina
Directions · Also in Cornelius
Veteran-owned management consulting firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, helping organisations improve efficiency and leadership
On record: Based in Charlotte, North Carolina
Tax · Insurance · Partners · Also in Massachusetts and Burlington
Grippin Donlan Pinkham is a certified public accounting firm with offices in South Burlington, Vermont and Charlotte, North Carolina.
On record: Based in South Burlington, Vermont, with an office in Charlotte, North Carolina

Impact Accounting & Staffing Solutions is a women-owned recruitment and staffing firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
On record: Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
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