This could be the year that you start that new business you've
always dreamed about! Small business owners and those aspiring
to become one can take advantage of a series of courses that take
you through the process of starting a small business. Eleven one-session
courses will be offered Tuesday evenings throughout the fall at
the main campus of Randolph Community College. Participants are
encouraged to take all the courses in the order they are offered,
but courses may be taken individually. The registration fee is
$5 for each class. All classes meet from 6-9 p.m.
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, a class called "10 Steps to Starting
a Small Business" will cover topics such as understanding
yourself, your market, business structure, fees and licenses required,
developing a marketing plan, pricing, bookkeeping and budgeting,
financial statements, writing a business plan, and implementing
the plan.
"Am I Cut Out to Be a Small Business Owner?" will be
held on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Participants will identify the personal
qualities and skills of successful business owners and other factors
that contribute to the success of small businesses. In addition,
they will assess their current skills and knowledge of small business
ownership and develop a learning plan to assist them in growing
successful enterprises.
Participants will develop an understanding of personal budgeting
and its relationship to business planning in "Can My Business
Idea Support Me?" on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Students will identify
the kinds of data needed to project the revenue, start-up, and
operating costs of a business, and learn break-even analysis as
a tool to assist the small business owner in measuring financial
feasibility.(more)
Other topics covered in the series held every Tuesday evening
through Dec. 4 at the main campus of Randolph Community College
include pricing products and services, tax planning and reporting,
and legal considerations.
Seating is limited, so sign up now by calling Sharon Warren at
the Small Business Center at 336-633-0275. RCC's main campus is
located at 629 Industrial Park Avenue; take the McDowell Road exit
from 220 Bypass and follow the signs.
These same classes are also being offered at the Archdale Center
on corresponding Thursdays. If you are interested in attending
classes in Archdale, call 336-862-7980.
Randolph Community College's Small Business Center provides assistance
in establishing new small businesses and successfully operating
or expanding an existing small business. The Small Business Center
offers seminars, workshops, Continuing Education courses, free
one-on-one consultation, referral, and resources. Many Small Business
Center seminars and services are at no cost to participants.
