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Wednesday, July 6 — 10 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Room 111 at South Site
SBA: Programs and Services for Your Small Business
Discover the programs and services offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration for start-up and existing small businesses. Find out which SBA-sponsored and SBA-funded resources are available for counseling and training small business owners in all areas of small business management (including business planning). Find out what it takes to obtain a small business loan and to access SBA financing sources in particular. Discover the SBA’s government contracting, minority and other certificate programs which can enable your small business to obtain federal government contract work. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
Thursday, July 7 — 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. SBC 2046 at Enka Site
Driving Traffic to Your Business’ Website Using Pay Per Click
Ever wonder exactly how to get people to your business’ website? This course will be an introduction to Google Pay-Per-Click or PPC advertising. We will start by setting up a brand new PPC account, executing some keyword research on a particular industry and creating a starter batch of ads to be used on the ‘experimental ad group’. The goal is to offer a well-rounded understanding of how to setup Google Pay-Per-Click campaigns to help drive search traffic to your website and/or blog. Laptop recommended by not required. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
Tuesday, July 12 — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. SBC 2046 at Enka Site
Hiring and Managing Employees
This seminar will help you understand the process of hiring and managing employees. It will also raise awareness on regulations involving wage minimums, age laws, health and safety issues, and other workplace standards. It will also help guide you through the initial hiring and tax forms you will need to file when you have employees, making sure that you meet federal and state requirements. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
Thursday, July 14 — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Room 317 Lenoir-Rhyne University, Asheville Chamber and Visiting Center
This business planning seminar will cover a number of specifics that must be considered in your journey to starting a business. Come and learn how to assess your business ownership skills; how to assess the feasibility of your business idea; the parts of a business plan; the different types of business formations; the licenses that are required; and the financing options that are available. The goal of this seminar is to give those who attend the information that they need to make better decisions which should also give their business ideas a better chance of success. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
Wednesday, July 20 — 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. SBC 2046 at the Enka Campus
Business Formation: Choosing the Right Structure
Deciding what business entity form is best for your company is among the most critical early decisions every entrepreneur must make. The legal structure chosen must adequately protect the enterprise’s core intellectual property and enhance the appropriate funding structure as well as responding to taxation, regulatory and liability concerns. This seminar will cover the different business entities and the advantages and disadvantages for choosing one type over another for the start-up biotech business. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
Wednesday, July 20 — 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Room 115 at South Site
Doing Business with the Government
Thinking of selling your products or services to the government, but don’t know where to start? Already doing business with a government entity, but want to brush up on your knowledge and skills? Attend this seminar to learn more about the process of government contracting. This seminar will de-mystify government procurement so you can make an informed decision on whether to enter (and how to get the most out of) this important market. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
Thursday, July 21 — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. SBC 1040 at Enka Site
Financing Your Small Business
Financing continues to be a challenge for many small business owners. Questions range from, Who will give me money for my business idea and what do they need from me? To, How will this business make money and will it be enough to pay back a loan or attract an investor? Get to the heart of business financing in this seminar that answers your questions. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of funding sources and how to choose the right one for your needs. Discover the keys to financing success. Presented by the Support Center and the Small Business Administration. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
Wednesday, July 27 — 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. SBC 2046 at Enka Site
e-Commerce Elements for Successful Online Businesses
This class walks the business owner through all of the steps involved with building a simple e-commerce website using WordPress. From purchasing the proper domain name, selecting hosting, install and setup of WordPress, content planning, keyword research, payment and shipping gateways, tracking, to Adwords. It’s ideal for someone who has 1-5 products (including digital products like e-books) and wants to learn the basic steps involved in selling online. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
HP LIFE On Demand, Online
HP LIFE Online Entrepreneurship Training
HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) is a global program that offers aspiring entrepreneurs and small business-owners valuable business skills. HP LIFE offers participants a path to realizing their business dreams. The N.C. Small Business Center Network, in partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), is pleased to offer this innovative program to NC entrepreneurs and small business owners free of charge! This program is self-paced, making it possible for more aspiring entrepreneurs to participate. All you have to do is register to start. Register online at www.ncsbc.net
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