Pittsboro, NC – The Chatham Small Business Center has released its fall semester schedule. All SBC courses are free. Registration is required. Please check each individual seminar to see its location and registration information. Attend any 5 seminars with the Core Business Seminar (CBS) designation, and you will receive an Entrepreneurial Foundation Certificate.
Call 919-718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Chatham County seminars.
Writing a Business Plan, Part I (CBS)
Successful businesses are well planned. Learn how to write a complete, detailed business plan. We will cover the first sections of a business plan with examples for each section. Sections include your business model, mission & vision, products & services, industry, customer & competitor analysis. Presenter: Carl Baumann Register Here
- Start • End Date: 08/18/2015 • 08/18/2015
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 1, Room 224
Writing a Business Plan, Part II (CBS)
Continuing with how to write a complete business plan, we will cover the remaining sections of a business plan with examples for each section. Sections include your marketing & sales, operations, personnel, management, financial and executive summary. Presenter: Carl Baumann Register Here
- Start • End Date: 08/25/2015 • 08/25/2015
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 1, Room 224
Business Taxes (CBS)
Every new small business owner has a lot to learn about the various types of taxes must be paid and to whom. This session will advise list explain the all the types and where to how to register a new business with the local, state and federal taxing agencies. Many tips about filing tax returns and avoiding “red flags” for audits will be discussed. Presenter: Lori Stiles Register Here
- Start • End Date: 08/27/2015 • 08/27/2015
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: SCC (Siler City Center)
- Building Location: Main Building, Room 224
Financial Planning for Your Small Business (CBS)
Understanding your business’ financial statements is critical to your success. We will develop a business’ financial statements from the start of the business. You will learn how the statements are constructed and how to analyze them to improve business performance. Presenter: Carl Baumann Register Here
- Start • End Date: 09/01/2015 • 09/01/2015
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 1, Room 224
So You Think You Want to Start a Small Business (CBS)
This seminar has been created for those individuals who are thinking about starting and operating their own business; however, they do not know if they have the personality, drive, creativity, adaptability, and a host of other talents and attributes that comprise a successful entrepreneur. Presenter: Bob Moore Register Here
- Start • End Date: 09/03/2015 • 09/03/2015
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: SCC (Siler City Center)
- Building Location: Main Building, Room 224
Quickbooks Basics
This seminar will offer participants a basic understanding of the popular Quickbooks accounting software and the benefits of using it in a small business environment. We will cover setting up the system, user interface, common data input, forms and the many useful reports that Quickbooks generates. Presenter: Lori Stiles Register Here
- Start • End Date: 09/10/2015 • 09/10/2015
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 1, Room 222
Basics of Bookkeeping (CBS)
Good bookkeeping practices are essential to running a successful small business. Even if you use a bookkeeper or accountant you still should understand the basics. Presenter: Lori Stiles Register Here
- Start • End Date: 09/17/2015 • 09/17/2015
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: SCC (Siler City Center)
- Building Location: Main Building, Room 224
15 Common Mistakes That Will Undermine Any Business
We have all heard the old saying “learn from others mistakes.” Opening and operating a small business normally involves a great deal of time and a substantial financial investment. During this seminar, you will learn the fifteen most common mistakes made by entrepreneurs and many corporations that ultimately undermine the business. Presenter: Bob Moore Register Here
- Start • End Date: 09/22/2015 • 09/22/2015
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 1, Room 226
Market Your Business by Networking in Your Local Community
If you’re spending lots of time on internet marketing and social media, you may be missing the customers, benefits, connections and potential sales within your local community. Successful small business owners must devote time to both to be profitable. Come find out how you can reach potential customers in your local community and gain their trust. This seminar includes tips on face-to-face networking, a powerful and virtually free form of marketing. Presenter: Emily Ballance Register Here
- Start • End Date: 09/29/2015 • 09/29/2015
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
Creating and Integrated Small Business Social Media Marketing Plan that is Easy to Execute
Increasing core competency in the use of major social media platforms and online directories, this class presents the fundamentals of Facebook, Google Plus, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Maps and other online directories. Proper use of directories, which are vital for mobile marketing, will be covered in-depth: how to claim your free listings, how to correct any existing errors in directories, and how to enhance your presence with text and photos at no cost. Presenter: Karen Tiede Register Here
- Start • End Date: 11/10/2015 • 11/10/2015
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 1, Room 225
How Social Media Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Facebook isn’t the only social media tool available to small businesses. Learn what social media outlets exist and how you can use them to better attract and engage customers. Presenter: Kelly Quinones Miller Register Here
- Start • End Date: 11/17/2015 • 11/17/2015
- Day: Tu
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 1, Room 224
Alternative Financing For Your Small Business (CBS)
Most startups and those in business less than two years can only gain access to capital to start or grow their business through the US Small Business Administration and their affiliated resource partners! This course will provide information about the current US lending environment and issues shaping local lending practices of the banking community. Presenter: Patrick Rodriguez Register Here
- Start • End Date: 11/19/2015 • 11/19/2015
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: SCC (Siler City Center)
- Building Location: Main Building, Room 224
Free Online Resources for Small Businesses and Non-Profits
Small business owners and non-profit managers often don’t have a large budget for marketing, research, and other essential business operations. There’s good news, however! A world of free and low-cost resources are available to you 24/7 via the internet. You’ll be surprised what you can get for free! Presenter: Kelly Klug Register Here
- Start • End Date: 11/19/2015 • 11/19/2015
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
- Building Location: Building 1, Room 225