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93% of consumers say that video is helpful when making a purchase. If you’re not using video to market your business, then you’re missing out. Learn the basics of why you should create videos and how to do it. Commercial photographer and videographer Bob Mackowski has been coaching small business owners on how to add this valuable practice to their marketing and he’ll cover the main concepts with you in this class. Learn more at www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=280440058.  

With Melanie Diehl, with Melanie and Co. Marketing Collective, and the JCC Small Business Center take a deeper dive into Canva, featuring hands-on design time and screen sharing for feedback. To register, visit www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=280440050.

With Melanie Diehl, with Melanie and Co. Marketing Collective, and the JCC Small Business Center learn how Canva can be used to create professional graphics, short videos, and print materials. Join this session to learn how to set up and use Canva, how to create eye-catching images using this software and how to use other powerful features of this fantastic and user-friendly tool To register, visit www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=280440049.

Ready to simplify your marketing efforts and connect with your audience on a deeper level? With JNOW Media's Shanna Capps and the JCC Small Business Center discover how artificial intelligence can enhance your organic content creation, improve social media engagement and drive meaningful results. Learn how to effortlessly create compelling content for social media, engaging newsletters and persuasive blog articles, enhance social media engagement with personalized recommendations, automated scheduling and insightful analytics and create captivating visuals with image enhancement and video editing tools. To register, visit www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=280440053.

Learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success with Dennis Watts and the Johnston Community College Small Business Center. 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 and discover how a business plan is used by potential lenders. Attendees must be pre-registered, and MUST be 18 or older to attend. To register, visit ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=280440040.

Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline your operations, boost efficiency and drive growth across all areas of your business with JNOW Media's Shanna Capps and the Johnston Community College Small Business Center. Learn how to optimize financial tasks with tools to automate budgeting, enhance marketing strategies to optimize your efforts with creative ideas and streamline business operations by automating routine tasks. Attendees must be pre-registered, and MUST be 18 or older to attend. To register, visit ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=280440052.

Many small business owners operate under the misconception that 'full coverage' means total protection from all risks. In this enlightening class with Matthew Gorman, Gorman Group Insurance, LLC, we will: Debunk the myth of full coverage and explain what it truly means to be covered Learn about the various types of insurance policies available Hear about common gaps in coverage Learn how to ensure a business is protected against potential risks. Through real-life examples and expert insights, participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to navigate the complex world of business insurance and make informed decisions to safeguard their enterprises. To register, visit www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=280440042.