Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:40:28 -0500
From: Gary Kibler
Subject: Free Business Seminars at CCCC-amended
This is a listing of free Business Seminars offered at CCCC this spring. This series is focused on topics related to starting your business. An Entrepreneurial Foundation Series certificate will be awarded to anyone who attends at least 8 of these 13 classes. Please call 919-545-8044 to register for those classes you plan to attend. If there are not a sufficient number of registrants, a class may be canceled. All classes
will be held on the Pittsboro campus in Building 2, Room 108.
*Is Entrepreneurship for You?*
Evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as the future owner and manager of a
small business. Also, take an entrepreneur’s inventory to determine your
potential for success.
Start • End Date: 1/17/12
Day: Tu Time: 3:00P-5:00P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Getting a Loan for Your Business*
Learn what you need to obtain a business loan from a credit union or bank. We
will also cover the terms of business loans offered by Chatham County
Economic Development Corporation.
Start • End Date: 1/24/12
Day: Tu Time: 3:00P-5:00P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*The ABC’s of Starting a Business*
What does it take to be an entrepreneur; How do I choose the right legal
entity; Do I need a business plan; Where can I get money; Who are grants
for, and much more.
Start • End Date: 1/31/12
Day: Tu Time: 3:00P-5:00P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Business Plan Basics*
Learn why writing a business plan is important and the key elements of
developing your own.
Start • End Date: 2/9/12
Day: Thur Time: 3:00P-5:00P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Doing Your Research*
Understanding your business environment and your customers are a critical
part of your marketing plan. Learn of the information sources available to
completely research your industry and your competition…
Start • End Date: 02/14/12
Day: Tu Time: 3:00P-5:30P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Choosing your Business Structure*
Learn the advantages and disadvantages of sole proprietorships,
partnerships, corporations, chapter S-corporations and limited liability
companies (LLC’s). Learn which type of business organization is right for
you based on tax laws, risk of lawsuit and capital availability.
Start • End Date: 02/21/12
Day: Tu Time: 3:00P-5:00p Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Operations Planning*
Operations Planning is concerned with delivering efficient and effective
organization performance which will result in superior customer
satisfaction and maximum profits. Learn how to develop and analyze your
business operations using key performance metrics.
Start • End Date: 02/28/12
Day: Tu Time: 3:00P-5:30P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*What Every Business Owner Needs to Know about Contracts*
Learn the basic elements of a contract: When a written contract is required
and what constitutes a written contract. Understand several specialized
contracts such as commercial leases, contractor agreements, employment
agreements and purchase orders/confirmations.
Start • End Date: 03/01/12
Day: Thur Time: 3:00P–5:30P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Taxes & Recordkeeping*
Identify records needing to be kept, how they are to be maintained and best
format to use in doing so. Tax implications covered. Participants will
work through the various records in the normal bookkeeping cycle.
Start • End Date: 03/13/12
Day: Tu Time: 3:00P-5:00P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Creating Your Web Presence*
This course will cover the basics of getting your business online. Topics
include selecting and registering your domain name, software tools for
website creation, site design tips, and optimization methods to improve
ranking in Google and other search engines (SEO). Time will be set aside
for quick SEO tips on participants’ websites.
Start • End Date: 03/13/2012
Day: Tu Time: 6:30P-9:00P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Financial Planning*
Learn to develop an initial financial plan that defines how much funding
you need to start your business and alternatives for getting those funds. We
will cover how to develop your projected beginning balance sheet,
three-year income and cash flow statements all of which become your
financial plan.
Start • End Date: 03/14/2012
Day: Wed Time: 3:00P-5:30P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
*Marketing on a Shoestring Budget*
Explore innovative ways to market and advertise your business effectively
on a limited budget. Understand key points of an effective website,
networking, getting the most out of your money with radio/print advertising
and using “word of mouth” to your advantage.
Start • End Date: 03/20/12
Day: Tu Time: 10:00-12:00A Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108
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*Doing Business with the Government*
Learn the basics of government contracting, including getting your business
registered, finding opportunities, marketing to government agencies, and
participating in small business contracting programs.
Start • End Date: 03/27/12
Day: Tu Time: 3:00P–5:00P Cost: Free
Location Code: PMC
Building Location: Building 2, Room 108