Spring 2011 Small Business Center Seminars & Classes

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1 Spring 2011 Small Business Center Seminars & Classes

2 campus location & codes Percy H. Sears Applied Technologies Center 601 High Point Road, Jamestown, NC High Point Public Library 901 N. Main Street High Point, NC Con. Ed. Center 3505 E. Wendover Ave Greensboro, NC Yanceyville Street Greensboro, NC Greensboro Greensboro Public Library Main Branch 219 N. Church Street Greensboro, NC Greensboro Embassy Suites 204 Centerport Drive Greensboro, NC Greensboro Chamber of Commerce 342 North Elm Street Greensboro, NC Greensboro Cultural Arts Center 200 North Davie Street Greensboro, NC If you need driving directions to any of these locations, please visit **To mapquest NCFE, use the address of 1100 Revolution Mill Drive, Greensboro, NC Small Business Center The Small Business Center at Guilford Technical Community College provides services and support to small business owners, their employees and people interested in starting and operating a small business. Small Business Courses Free Business-Related Seminars PC Computer Classes Macintosh Computer Classes Free Confidential Counseling Referral Services Counseling is by appointment only. Make yours today at or call x

3 SBC FAQ s 1. I want to start my own business. Where do I start? We recommend you start with our free seminar series. There are 5 classes in our seminar series and continue with the Full 4 week class on How to Start Your Own Business and 9 week class of Basic Record Keeping & Accounting. 2. How do I register for these FREE seminars? Best way to register is via . Just send an to dkfinch@gtcc.edu with your contact information and the seminars/dates you wish to attend. If you don t have , please call with the same information. From Greensboro: (336) x 4801 From High Point: (336) x Which campus of GTCC are you located? We are not located on any of the GTCC campus locations. We are inside the Nussbaum Center for Entrepreneurship (NCFE), in Greensboro. The NCFE is a Small Business Incubator designed to help entreprenerus grow. The actual building is the former Revolution Mill Factory off of Yanceyville Street. See the location code for address information. 4. Do you offer one-on-one couseling? Yes. We do confidential counseling, by appointment only. You may call, or go to our website to request a counseling appointment. 5. I don t see some of the same seminars that I know you ve offered in the past. Will you offer them again? Our seminar series is offered every month (with the exception of Understanding Financial Statements), alternating between Greensboro and High Point. All of the other seminars are offered based on demand and availability. 3

4 Small Business Seminar series Thinking of Starting Your Own Business Are you thinking about getting into business for yourself? This seminar covers the issues that an individual should consider before thinking about opening the doors. In other words, this seminar is the starting point on your journey into business ownership. Learn how to identify critical issues and make the right decisions as you prepare to start your business. Co-Sponsored with SBTDC, Greensboro and High Point Public Libraries. Jan 25 Tue NCFE 9:00 am - 11:00 am SBTDC Free Feb 1 Tue HPPL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maureen Smith Free Feb 22 Tue NCFE 9:00 am - 11:00 am SBTDC Free Mar 29 Tue NCFE 9:00 am - 11:00 am SBTDC Free Apr 26 Tue NCFE 9:00 am - 11:00 am SBTDC Free May 3 Tue GBPM 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maureen Smith Free Fast Facts on Starting a Business This seminar provides an overview of the basic requirements of starting and successfully operating a business. Local, County, State & Federal information is covered. Co-Sponsored with Greensboro and High Point Public Libraries. Feb 8 Tue HPPL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SourceHorizon Free May 10 Tue GBPM 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SourceHorizon Free Financing Your Small Business There are different sources for financing available to small business. This seminar will tell you about some of these local opportunities and the best method for increasing your chance of securing a loan. The program will also bring clarity to what financing opportunities the Federal Government offers through the Small Business Administration. Co-Sponsored with the Greensboro and High Point Public Libraries. Jan 18 Tue GBPM 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SourceHorizon Free Feb 15 Tue HPPL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SourceHorizon Free How to Write a Business Plan The business plan is a key component for success in your entrepreneurial venture, especially if you need financing. Your idea for a business needs to make sense on paper and be a convincing statement. You will leave with the tools and resources to immediately begin to build your business plan. Co-Sponsored with Greensboro and High Point Public Libraries. Jan 25 Tue GBPM 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SourceHorizon Free Feb 22 Tue HPPL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SourceHorizon Free The Financial Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together What is a balance sheet or income statement? What do the numbers mean? Do you know how to read these numbers to truly understand the condition of your business? You will learn basic financial terminology, what numbers you need to understand most and what role an accountant should play in helping you grow and control your business. This program is especially helpful for non-financial managers. Co-Sponsored with the Greensboro and High Point Public Libraries. Feb 24 Thu HPPL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SourceHorizon Free Mar 22 Tue GBPM 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SourceHorizon Free 4

5 SBC Human resources Contract -vs- Employee Are you considering hiring a new employee or perhaps contracting some help? Do you know which is the best fit for your business? Do you know the rules and regulations for each? Come learn the differences, benefits and downfalls of each, so you can make the best informed decision for your business. Co-Sponsored with the Greensboro and High Point Public Libraries. Mar 1 Tue GBPM 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maureen Smith Free Apr 5 Tue HPPL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Maureen Smith Free advertising & marketing Networking Networking isn t as easy as just showing up to an event and handing out business cards. Networking is an art. Renea Myers is a 20 year networking veteran who will take the mystery out of effective networking. You will learn to network within your comfort zone as you discover the most creative and cost-effective networking tactics for business development. Renea will teach you the 7 Steps to Sharper Networking that you can put to use right away. Co-Sponsored with the Greensboro and High Point Public Libraries. Mar 8 Tue GBPM 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Renea Myers Marketing Free Apr 12 Tue HPPL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Renea Myers Marketing Free The Old is New Again In this world of tweets, posts and pokes, it is easy to think that networking is all about an electronic device. While interactive media has changed the marketing world significantly, there are still a host of tried and true marketing strategies that should be incorporated into any marketing plan. Renea Myers will dust off some of those old tactics and show you how to integrate them into a progressive marketing plan for the coming year. Co-Sponsored with the Greensboro and High Point Public Libraries. Mar 15 Tue GBPM 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Renea Myers Marketing Free Apr 19 Tue HPPL 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Renea Myers Marketing Free Business Plan Research Business Research Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of research you are trying to do for your business plan? Let us help you. This 6 hour, hands-on, computer workshop will teach you how to use the databases available to you and help you find the information you are looking for. Co-Sponsored with the Greensboor Public Library. Seating is limited. You must reserve your seat by ing dkfinch@gtcc.edu or call x There will be a 1 hour break for lunch. Feb 11 Fri NCFE 116 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cheryl Brown Free Mar 11 Fri H :00 am - 4:00 pm Cheryl Brown Free Apr 8 Fri NCFE 116 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Cheryl Brown Free 5

6 technology thursday s Microsoft s Local Engagement Team, BEM Interactive and Dynamic Quest are Co-sponsoring the Technology Thursday program with the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce and GTCC Small Business Center. These FREE, fun and informative programs are designed to introduce you to current topics and trends in technology and on-line security. Brought to you on a monthly basis at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, 342 North Elm Street, 8:30 am - 10:30 am. For program descriptions and registration, go to and click on Event Calendar, or contact Beth Williams at the Greensboro Chamber, or bwilliams@greensboro.org. Feb 17 Mar 17 Apr 21 Using Targeted Marketing Strategies - Presented by BEM Interactive Using Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to Market Your Business - Presented by BEM Interactive TBA Workplace Workshop These programs are held at the Embassy Suites Hotel from 7:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. Hundreds of attendees at each workshop! This workshop series is one of the most valuable benefits GMA offers. Registration is required for this event, which you can register at or call The Extreme Performance Makeover: Going from Satisfactory to Stupendous Do you have great people who are constantly fighting a tough market? Are you stressed out, burned out and overwhelmed? Are those feelings showing up in everyone s attitude and performance? We all could use an extreme performance makeover! Linda will discuss strategies for staying positive in the face of bad news or negativity, seeing possibilities instead of problems, remaining focused on specific goals, keeping your cool when others aren t and taking responsibility for creating a positive change in the workplace. Attendees will return to work having been motivated and entertained, feeling valued and appreciated and possessing valuable, lasting tools for continued performance improvement. Speaker: Linda Larsen Mar 17 Thu EMBS 7:30 am - 10:30 am Performance Free Service that Sells Your company never has a second chance to make a good first impression. That s why it s so important for your customers get a great impression from every contact they have with you, whether in person, by phone or electronically. In this practical and entertaining presentation, Al Walker will address four important areas of customer service: product knowledge, the skills necessary to sell the product, handling complaints with confidence and the human relations skills necessary to develop rapport with your customers. Watch your reputation and bottom line soar along with your confidence and job performance after this session. Speaker: Al Walker May 12 Thu EMBS 7:30 am - 10:30 am Customer Service Free 6

7 SBC SMALL BUSINESS CLASSES HOW TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS This comprehensive course guides you through the initial steps of developing the business idea, obtaining licenses and permits, conducting research on the market and the competition and developing a solid plan for your business. Representative from the fields of accounting, taxes, legal issues and financing present the basics of what it takes to start and operate a business. You will also hear from other Small Business Owners. There are no books required for this class. Registration form (below) must be filled out for this class. MLS NCFE 118 Tue & Thu 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Feb 1 - Feb 24 Dr. Michael Jones $73 MLS NCFE 118 Mon & Wed 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Apr 6 - May 2 Cheryl Brown $73 QUICKBOOKS PRO 2010 More accountants recommend this accounting package more than any other, in part because you can customize it for your business. Learn about time billing and how to track assets, liabilities, equity, loans and more. This software speeds bill paying and invoicing, tracks accounts receivable, automatically calculates earnings and deductions for payroll, and tracks checking accounts, inventory and purchase orders. Textbook is optional (can only be purchased from the East Wendover Campus bookstore). Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers or Windows courses or comparable experience. Registration form (below) is required for this class. CAS NCFE 116 Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Feb 18 - Mar 11 Kelli Ensley $73 CAS NCFE 116 Wed 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm Mar 9 - May 4 Janet Smith $73 to register for small business classes (not free seminars) 7

8 Small Business Center Seminars & Classes For more information contact Greensboro (336) High Point (336) Mark Hagenbuch Dial extension 4803 DarLinda Finch Dial extension 4801