North Carolina's directory for local businesses — every town, every trade.
Find independent local businesses in every North Carolina town — home services, real estate, automotive, food, retail, wellness and professional services.
Built for North Carolina customers and the businesses that serve them
Optional Code of Ethics
Businesses may choose to sign a plain-English code: quote first, charge what you quoted, treat the customer's property like it's yours.
Free directory
Browsing is free. A basic listing is free. Nobody pays for anything they didn't choose.
Every North Carolina town
From Murphy to Manteo, every town, county and ZIP code has a page of its own.
Independent businesses
The businesses here do the work. We're the directory and the marketing that helps people find them.
Every kind of North Carolina business
Eight categories to start. Specific trades are added as North Carolina businesses sign up.
Home Services & Trades
Handyman, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, pest control, cleaning and the trades that keep North Carolina homes running.
Lawn, Landscape & Outdoor
Lawn care, landscaping, tree service, fencing, decks, docks and pools — from the mountains to the coast.
Real Estate & Property
Agents, brokers, property managers, inspectors, title and the people who help families move in and out.
Automotive
Repair, body and paint, detailing, tires, towing and the shops that keep North Carolina drivers on the road.
Health, Wellness & Beauty
Fitness, salons, spas, massage, chiropractic and wellness businesses.
Restaurants, Food & Drink
Restaurants, barbecue, food trucks, caterers, bakeries, coffee shops and local favorites.
Retail & Local Shops
Boutiques, gift shops, specialty retail and the stores that make a town feel like home.
Professional Services
Insurance, finance, accounting, legal, consulting, printing and business-to-business services.
Help growing, when you want it
Through Annie's Action AI, a listed business can get help with its website, its visibility and its marketing. It's optional — the listing stays free either way.
Websites
Website design and upkeep, from a simple page to a full site.
Local search & AI visibility
Help getting a business described accurately where people and AI assistants look.
Social media
Social media management for businesses that would rather be running their business.
Advertising
Digital advertising set up and managed.
AI automation
Tools that take repetitive work off the owner's plate.
Listings & visibility
Online business listings, kept accurate and consistent.
Find your town
Start with a major city, or browse all 758 towns by county.
Plain answers for customers and owners
How to choose a local contractor or service pro in North Carolina
Questions worth asking before you hire someone to work on your home.
Running a small business through North Carolina's hurricane season
Storm prep, flooding and keeping customers informed — habits that help local businesses and the people they serve.
Your Google Business Profile: getting the basics right
The free listing many customers see first, and how to keep it accurate.
Get your North Carolina business listed — free
Submit your business details for a free public listing. Signing the Code of Ethics is optional. Your business appears on your town's page, your county's page and in the directory.
Sell for Annie's in North Carolina
Annie's works with independent, self-starting salespeople who run their own business and like working with local owners. North Carolina is open.