Small Business Classes

N.C. residents 65 years or older are exempt from registration fees in some classes. Please ask when you register if your class is exempt.

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Bookkeeping Basics

(no charge)
Learn the connection between cash flow projections and the bookkeeping system created for a business, to post checks written to the monthly cash disbursement journal, to post receipts to the monthly cash receipts journal, and how good bookkeeping practices give a clear snapshot of a business' health.
Asheboro
SBC3601J 27852 - 6-9P, T, 2/7

Buying an Existing Business

(no charge)
In this first of our monthly programs to explore the ways to entrepreneurship, you will meet with our Small Business Center advisors and an existing business owner who purchased an ongoing business in Randolph County. Learn the red flags. Learn how to evaluate a business. Learn the questions to ask.
Asheboro
SBC3601DI 27855 - 6-9P, W, 3/7

Buying a Franchise Business

(no charge)
In this second of our monthly programs to explore the ways to entrepreneurship, you will meet with our Small Business Center advisors and an existing business owner who operates a successful franchise. Learn why a franchise business may be for you and explore some franchise opportunities
Asheboro
SBC3601DJ 27856 - 6-9P, W, 2/29

Cash Flow Part 1 - Let Your Numbers Do the Talking

(no charge)
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business! If you don't have cash   to pay the bills, your business won't survive.  Learn how to construct   realistic cash flow statements by developing good financial assumptions.
Asheboro
SBC3601I 27858 - 6-9P, W, 4/4

Creative Marketing for Your Small Business

(no charge)
Does your marketing plan need some life breathed into it? Do you want to attract customers in innovation, cost-effective ways? Would you like to actually enjoy marketing your business? If so, this informative, dynamic seminar is for you. Get the scoop on creative marketing strategies that make you and your business stand out in a competitive economy.
Asheboro
SBC3601BU 27846 - 6-9P, T, 1/17

Develop a Business Plan That Works for You

(no charge)
This seminar will review the elements of a business plan, give participants an understanding of the requirements of a business plan, and provide tips on completing a plan they can take to the bank.
Archdale
SBC3601BH 27851 - 6-9P, M, 3/26

Food & Beverage 101

(no charge)
The Hot List of do's in starting a food and beverage establishment in Randolph County.         
Now that 5 towns in Randolph county has passed the legalization for food and alcohol businesses, this seminar is a must attend to help you keep down costs, maximize cash flow and build a successful marketing plan.
Archdale
SBC3601DM 25030 - 6-9P, T, 2/21

Legal Considerations for Starting Your Business

(no charge)
Topics included in this seminar are comparing tax and nontax aspects of different entity choices (sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies), permits and licenses, zoning laws, insurance, intellectual property laws, providing a safe workplace for employees, contracts, professional advisors, and record keeping.
Asheboro
SBC3601B 27849 - 6-9P, Th, 3/1

Marketing Brainstorming Session

(no charge)
This seminar offers tips for prospective and existing business owners on how to learn more about customers, competitors, and overall marketing opportunities. Topics include defining a target market, looking at the components of the marketing mix and gathering useful information on each part, how to interpret data, where to look for data, and inexpensive and effective market research design.
Asheboro
SBC3601L 27853 - 6-9P, Th, 2/16

Pricing Your Products and Services

(no charge)
Identify internal and external factors to consider in setting prices for products and services and learn to estimate potential market share. Business examples demonstrate how to evaluate pricing methods, develop sales forecasts, and measure market potential for products and services.
Asheboro
SBC3601G 27848 - 6-9P, M, 3/19

REAL Entrepreneurship

($65)
Learn the principles of business plan construction with hands-on exercises the "REAL" way. Students will present their plans at the end of the course.
Asheboro
MLS3871A 27850 - 6-9P, M, 2/20-4/16

Tax Implications for Starting a Business

(no charge)
Get your business off on the right foot by complying with North Carolina tax laws from the beginning.
Asheboro
SBC3601CE 27845 - 6-9P, M, 1/30

10 Steps to Starting a Small Business

(no charge)
Starting your own business may seem difficult, but it's not so hard if you take it step by step. This workshop teaches you the steps you need to take to make your dream become reality and covers what you must know before you commit yourself and your money.
Asheboro
SBC3601D 27847 - 6-9P, M, 2/20

Starting a Business From Scratch

(no charge)
In this third of our monthly programs to explore the ways to entrepreneurship you will meet with our Small Business Center advisors and an existing business owner who started a business from the ground up. Learn from his/her experiences and find answers to valuable questions that will help your business venture be successful. Understand why a business plan is important to your success.
Asheboro
SBC3601DK 27857 - 6-9P, W, 3/28

U-Tube Creation

(no charge)
This 12-hour class is divided into six 2-hour course meetings requiring a computer lab: 1. Learn why video marketing is important and how to make it work for your business. 2. Learn how to take digital pictures and videos for use in video production. 3. Learn how to download and manipulate digital pictures and videos for use in video production. 4. Learn the basics functions of video/movie software. 5. Learn how to combine digital pictures, video and sound using video/movie software 6. Learn how to finalize your video and publish your video using You Tube.
Asheboro
SBC 3601DL 25042 - 6-8P, TTh, 1/12-1/31

Small Business Classes Offered Online

Start a Pet Sitting Business
Start & Operate Your Own Home-Based Business
Start Your Own Gift-Basket Business

Classes offered each month. 
11/9-1/9
12/14-2/13
1/18-3/19
2/15-4/16
3/21-5/21
4/18-6/18

All courses $65 unless otherwise noted.

To learn more about these online courses, visit the Online Instruction Center at www.ed2go.com/rcc2go.