Slateshire Finance, based in Sanford, NC, arranges working capital, term loans, lines of credit, inventory and equipment financing and merchant cash advances for Lee County businesses. This page gathers the county and ZIP 27330 census figures, notes on business registration and commercial property, links to sector pages and the address and phone for the business.
| Lee County, NC employer establishments | 1,460 (CBP 2023) |
|---|---|
| Businesses without paid employees, Lee County, NC | 5,219 (NES 2024) |
| ZIP 27330 employer establishments | 1,029 (ZBP 2023) |
| Self-employed residents, Sanford, NC | 9.3% ± 2.1 (ACS 2020-2024) |
| Homes permitted, Lee County, NC | 541 / 602 / 674 units in 2023 / 2024 / 2025 (BPS) |
Sanford, NC and Lee County, NC in four numbers
Lee County, NC had 1,460 employer establishments in 2023, with 25,852 employees and an annual payroll of about $1.38 billion (County Business Patterns). 742 of them, or 50.8%, ran with fewer than five employees.
Separately, 5,219 businesses had no paid employees in 2024 (Nonemployer Statistics). The two programs count different businesses in different years, so the figures sit side by side rather than adding up.
Inside the city, 9.3% of employed residents (plus or minus 2.1 points) were self-employed in the 2020-2024 American Community Survey: 2.4% in their own incorporated business and 6.8% in an unincorporated one. The county figure was 8.6% and the state's 9.8%.
ZIP 27330 covers far more than the city of Sanford, NC
A business with a Sanford mailing address may sit outside city limits. The city covers only 10.9% of ZIP 27330's land, while 78.1% of the city's own land lies in that ZIP and the rest in 27332 (2020 ZCTA-to-place relationship file).
ZIP 27330 had 1,029 employer establishments in 2023, 18,824 employees and payroll of about $1.05 billion; 51.6% had fewer than five employees (ZIP Code Business Patterns). By our arithmetic that is about 18.3 employees per establishment.
For a funding request, the difference can matter for permits and zoning, which depend on the property's jurisdiction rather than its postal address; confirm with each office.
The county's sector mix and the funding that can fit
| Sector | Employers | Under five employees | Funding questions it raises |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 253 | 40.3% | Stock ordered before customers buy it |
| Other Services | 178 | 64.0% | Repairs, equipment, small payrolls |
| Construction | 164 | 62.8% | Payroll before draws, equipment |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 157 | 33.8% | Reimbursement timing, equipment |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 140 | 32.1% | Kitchens, remodels, card sales |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 105 | 68.6% | Receivables gaps |
The sector pages go further: restaurants and cafes, contractors and builders and auto repair shops are the most detailed, and the full sector list covers the rest. Source: County Business Patterns 2023.
Businesses without paid employees in Lee County, NC
Nonemployer Statistics for 2024 shows where people work for themselves without payroll. Construction led with 672 such businesses, followed by other services (666), professional services (642), administrative and support services (638), transportation and warehousing (596) and real estate (557).
Registering a business and business licenses in North Carolina
Questions about a business license in North Carolina and how to register online start with the offices named here. For a funding request, a partner may want to see that the business is registered and in good standing. Entity filings in North Carolina are handled by the Secretary of State's Business Registration Division (sosnc.gov), and the Department of Revenue's register-a-business page (ncdor.gov) covers state tax accounts; both pages were reachable when checked on 2026-10-18.
The Lee County, NC small business resources guide lists more official starting points.
Buying or leasing commercial property in Sanford, NC
A term loan secured by the building can finance buying commercial property, with an appraisal and title work; a lease with a build-out leans on the business's cash flow instead. Before signing either, check what the parcel is zoned for and which permits the work will need, using the Sanford, NC zoning and permit checklist.
Nearby towns served from Sanford, NC
Owners in Cameron, Vass, Carthage, Pittsboro, Lillington and Holly Springs, NC request funding the same way as owners in town. Each has its own page with ZIP-level figures, listed on the service-area page.
Address and phone for Slateshire Finance in Sanford, NC
Slateshire Finance, 209 Wicker St, Sanford, NC 27330. Phone (984) 294-6292. Requests are handled by phone and online; the contact page has the details.
Who Slateshire Finance works with in Sanford, NC
Owners in Sanford, NC come from many trades and services, such as contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock. Partners review each request on its own merits.
Paperwork partners commonly ask for
- Last year's filed tax return for the business
- An up-to-date P&L and balance sheet, even if you prepare them yourself
- Government-issued ID for each owner
- Formation documents and your EIN
- Details of any loans, leases or advances the business already carries
- A written quote or invoice if the money is for equipment
No two partners ask for exactly the same file, so use this as a checklist rather than a rule.
How a request moves forward
- You call (984) 294-6292 or send the short request form. When we speak, we go over what the money is for, how long you have been in business and roughly what the business brings in.
- You hear which options match the need and what a partner will likely want to review. We submit nothing without your approval.
- After you give the go-ahead, we share the request with suitable lending partners, and each one decides on its own.
- If a partner makes an offer, you compare the total cost, payment schedule and terms. You are never obligated to accept.
From Sanford, NC, the whole request can run by phone and online.
