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February March Customer Relations Software for Service Businesses Service businesses rely on CRM software to track and automate engagement with clients and customers. This seminar will provide an overview of different options available from costly to even robust FREE options that make it easy for starting entrepreneurs to compete with larger corporate rivals. 2/01 Th 6-8pm SCC, T-101A TLyden Leading Board Practices for Non-Profits Non-profit organizations are required to have Board members. This seminar teaches participants the essential skills and practices needed to improve the Board’s overall function and performance. 2/06 T 6:15-9pm SCC, T-111 ALewis Alternative Financing for Business Owners Attendees will discover how to successfully obtain a commercial credit loan and how to approach your lender regarding applying for an SBA loan guaranty. 2/06 T 6-8pm SCC, T-101A DSpry Is Owning a Small Business a Good Fit for You? Are you thinking of starting your own business? Business ownership can be exhilarating, demanding, and a lucrative endeavor, but it is not for everyone. This will help you clarify myths and realities of small business ownership. 2/12 M 6-8pm SCC, T-111 KGreen Are You Ready to Start a Small Business? In this seminar, prospective business owners will determine if they have what it takes to turn their hobbies, talents and skills into a profitable business. Topics covered will be self-evaluation, personal investment, business basics, and more. 2/13 T 5:30-7:30pm DREAM Ctr SPringle 3/20 T 10am-12n DREAM Ctr SPringle Church Liability & Protection: How to Protect Your Church Property & Assets This seminar covers the importance of having the proper policies and procedures in place to ensure protection and reduce the liability of faith-based organizations. 2/13 T 6-7:30pm SCC, T-111 KVickers Church Liability & Protection: Benefits of a 501c3 To incorporate or not to incorporate? That is the question for many church leaders. This seminar discusses the benefits of applying for a 501c3 for faith- based organizations and how this tax exempt status is necessary to receive grant funding. 2/13 T 7:30-9pm SCC, T-111 ALewis Increasing Your Faith Based, Non-Profit & Small Business Outreach The seminar is designed to help faith based, non-profit and small businesses grow and/or expand their outreach initiatives. Topics covered include providing practical tools, resources, assessments and ideas to aid in the process of completing successful outreaches. 2/27 T 6-9pm SCC, T-120 KVickers How to Apply for a 501c3 Section 501(c)(3) is part of the US Internal Revenue Code that allows for federal tax exemption for non-profit organizations. Receiving this exempt status is vital to obtain grants and tax deductible donations. 3/01 Th 6:15-9pm SCC, T-120 ALewis How to Create Sizzle in Your Business Plan If your business is stagnating, or not growing the way you think it should be, it DOES NOT have to be that way. This seminar covers developing a business plan to capitalize on the marketing opportunities in your area and on developing other revenue streams from your from existing product and service lines. 3/06 T 6-8pm SCC, T-111 DSpry Cyber Networking for Business Owners Learn to identify and navigate what business owners need to know about building business relationships. Topics include: addressing concepts on how to create and maintain community, business, and online relationships and the do’s and don’ts of business online “netiquette”. 3/12 M 6-9pm SCC, T-111 NDiggs Small Business Websites & Blogs Are you looking to take your business online? Is your current website in need of a makeover? Have you considered tapping into the powerful blogging community? Diane Wolfe covers the basics in domains, hosting, and website services. Discover the secrets of successful website design and navigation. 3/13 T 6-9pm SCC, T-111 DWolfe Be Free from Debt’s Hold for Entrepreneurs Learn simple yet effective methods to start the process of making yourself debt free! Also, learn about the shams and “quick fixes” that should be avoided and how to properly and legally deal with creditors. 3/20 T 6-9pm SCC, T-111 BMoore The Business Side of Faith-Based Organizations This seminar is designed to help laypersons, clergy members, church leaders and community affiliates address items that affect their church or faith based organization in the 21st Century. Items include: budget and finance, church or organizational liability, fundraising, community impact. 3/27 T 6-9pm SCC, T-111 KVickers April Social Media for Non-Profits and Churches Learn the best ways to promote your non-profit or church through the major social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest and Instagram. Discover how to find and target your donors on the right platform. 4/03 T 6-8pm SCC, T-111 TLyden Building Postive Workplace Relationships for Small Business Owners This seminar focuses on practices small business owners can use to build positive relationships in the business to decrease turnover, build positive work ethic, and encourages ongoing professional development of employees/ contractors. 4/09 M 6-9pm SCC, T-111 NDiggs How to Start a Non-Profit Organization There is a great deal of misunderstanding of how to start a non-profit organization. This seminar will provide a brief overview of the non-profit sector and will cover the essential steps to successfully form a non-profit organization in North Carolina. 4/10 T 6:15-9pm SCC, T-111 ALewis A Deeper Dive into Diversity & Inclusion for Small Business Owners Did you know that having a diverse team within your business is proven to increase your end results? Come learn all the facts behind why diversity is a driver for success and how to create a culture of inclusion in your small business. 4/24 T 6-9pm SCC, T-111 MHammond May Ten Best FREE/Affordable Social Media Management Tools for Entrepreneurs There are way too many things to do on social media for small businesses to deal with. Let’s talk about the best options for businesses to eliminate hassles that won’t break the bank. 5/03 Th 6-7pm SCC, T-111 TLyden Ten Tips for the Best Google Listing for Entrepreneurs Your Google My Business listing is one of the first things that could be seen on the internet when someone is searching for your business. Learn the best things to do to get the most out of your Google listing. 5/03 Th 7:15-8:15pm SCC, T-111 TLyden
