Online, NC, United States

Starting a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity is not a decision to be taken lightly. Public charities are subject to federal and state rules and regulations that are not imposed on “for-profit” small businesses, including how they will generate income. The purpose of this free, online workshop to be held Thursday, Feb. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. is to help newly established and potential nonprofit founders gather information needed to make an informed decision on how to move their charitable missions forward. Attendees must be pre-registered, and must be 18 or older to attend. NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center, you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform.

A business plan can be the most important tool for a small business owner. In this free, online webinar to be held Monday, Feb. 6 from 6-7:30 p.m., learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. Learn the important components of a business plan, and lay the foundation for a winning plan. Find out how marketing, operations and finance are interrelated. Discover how a business plan is used by potential lenders, the do’s and don’ts of writing a plan, and steps for making the process easy. This webinar is designed for new and established business owners. Attendees must be pre-registered, and 18 or older to attend. NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center, you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform.

In this free, online seminar to be held Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6-7:30 p.m., you will learn how to set up, verify and manage your Business Profile on Google using a free tool called Google My Business. Whether your business is online or offline, it is important to make sure your customers can find you online and learn more information about your business. You will learn tips and best practices for setting up your profile and managing how your business appears on Google Search and Maps. Attendees must be pre-registered, and must be 18 or older to attend. NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center, you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform.

This free, online webinar to be held Monday, Jan. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. is designed to educate existing and prospective small business owners on the overview of steps and processes that should be followed when starting a new small business in North Carolina. The webinar includes an explanation of what is a hobby, an illegal business versus a legal business according to IRS and N.C. Department of Revenue laws. The webinar content will provide information to assist in making better-informed decisions before and after becoming a small business owner. Attendees must be pre-registered, and must be 18 or older to attend. NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center, you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform.

A business plan can be the most important tool for a small business owner. Learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success in this webinar scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. Learn the important components of a business plan and lay the foundation for a winning plan. Find out how marketing, operations and finance are interrelated. Discover how a business plan is used by potential lenders, the do’s and don’ts of writing a plan and steps for making the process easy. This webinar is designed for new and established business owners. Attendees must be pre-registered, and must be 18 or older to attend. NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center, you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform.

Every business begins with an idea, but can your idea translate into a plan? Will that plan be feasible for a successful business? In this, free online seminar Monday, Jan. 23 from 6-7:30 p.m., you will learn what skills and mindsets are needed to start, grow, and maintain a successful business. You will be able to answer the question, "Am I ready to start a business?" Attendees must be pre-registered, and must be 18 or older to attend. NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center, you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform.

This free, online webinar to be held Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10-11:30 a.m. is designed to educate existing and prospective small business owners on the overview of steps and processes that should be followed when starting a new small business in North Carolina. The webinar includes an explanation of what is a hobby, an illegal business versus a legal business according to IRS and N.C. Department of Revenue laws. The webinar content will provide information to assist in making better-informed decisions before and after becoming a small business owner. Attendees must be pre-registered, and must be 18 or older to attend. For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center, you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform.