Training
The Small Business Center is located at the Johnston County Workforce Development Center in Clayton. The Center’s mission is to support the entrepreneur in business start-up and to provide assistance to existing business owners to promote their success.
The Center does this by offering training, counseling and information services to the general public at little or no charge often in collaboration with local Chambers of Commerce, professional organizations and other agencies and groups. Counseling is by appointment and is provided at no charge by calling (919) 209-2015.
Register for these seminars online, email swgardner@johnstoncc.edu or or call (919) 209-2591.
Following is a list of seminars of interest to entrepreneurs and those who would like to start a small business.
Upcoming Seminars
Advertising and Marketing for Small Business Owners (3 Hrs)
As a small business owner you must know your customer. How do you sell your product or service to them? It doesn’t just happen! Develop a marketing plan for your business that works and does not break the bank doing so. Learn steps and tips to successful marketing.
Course Code: SBC 3601 28U
Dates/Days: August, 05, 2013 (M)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Basic Bookkeeping for Your Small Business (3 Hrs)
Do you know the basic bookkeeping methods needed to run a business? Join this session to learn from an expert what it takes to effectively manage the finances of your business.
Course Code: SBC 3601 25U
Dates/Days: July, 29, 2013 (M)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Building Your Small Business Website (6 Hrs)
Are you ready to take your small business online but don't know where to start? This class will introduce you to the three things every website needs: a name, a place to exist on the web, and the tools or services to create the online image. You will learn how to register a domain name, which services your registrar provides for you, how to setup and manage hosting services, and where to find templates, easy to use site builder software, or qualified web designers to create your site. A lunch hour is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 17U
Dates/Days: July, 09, 2013 (M)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Communications101 for the Small Business Owner (3 Hrs)
The point is, in business, words matter. As a small business owner how you choose to share words, how they’re strung together, and even how you punctuate them make all the difference. Learn how to put more thought into your small business communication. In this seminar, you will practice modes of communication, evaluate your efforts, and take valuable information with you that can be used immediately in your business.
Course Code: SBC 3601 16U
Dates/Days: July, 11, 2013 (Th)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - noon
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Roberts
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Developing a Following on Social Networks for Your Small Business (6 Hrs)
So you have a Facebook page, a Twitter account, a LinkedIn profile, and you’re still not sure quite how to get the fan base your small business needs to grow. In this session we will discuss simple practices that you can use to connect to others with an interest in what your business has to offer, how to use other social services to promote and enhance your social reputation, and what it takes to develop the following you want for your business. A lunch hour is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 18U
Dates/Days: July, 16, 2013 (T)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Developing Your Small Business Team (6 Hrs)
Are your employees understanding what you want them to do? Strong communication skills are crucial for a small business owner in today’s competitive market. Using the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) as a guide, this seminar will provide participants with practical approaches for motivating and managing their workforces, as well as improving productivity and increasing job satisfaction. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the four scales of the MBTI (energy sources, information-gathering, decision-making and organizational styles). This seminar will focus on using the differences between people constructively, allowing their strengths to work together to create a positive work environment. Small business owners will gain an understanding of how to recognize, appreciate, and make effective use of the differences in people they lead. Susan has been a Myers-Briggs consultant for 15 years. She is passionate about helping individuals and teams reach their potential! A one-hour lunch break is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 24U
Dates/Days: August, 01, 2013 (Th)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Benson Conference Center 1
Instructor: Kaple
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Financing Your Small Business (3 Hrs)
Are you exploring financial options for starting or maintaining a small business? If so, this is a seminar that you don’t want to miss! Learn from a lender important information on what it takes to get funding for your business. Topics to be explored include the importance of a strong business plan, lender financing options, SBA loan processes, and tips for grant research and writing. This seminar is a must for the savvy business owner!
Course Code: SBC 3601 21U
Dates/Days: July, 22, 2013 (M)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: Cockrell/Hankins
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
How to Write a Business Plan (3 Hrs)
A strong business plan is a critical part of business success. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. This workshop covers the basics you need to put together a business plan that will assist you with start up and funding your business.
Course Code: SBC 3601 15U
Dates/Days: July, 08, 2013 (M)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1032
Instructor: McLamb
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Office 365 for Small Business Owners (6 Hrs)
Learn what a subscription to Microsoft Office 365 can do for your small business. Collaboration and productivity is core to the Office 365 platform of services available to small businesses. Focus will be on the features available in the Small Business subscription option, but additional features available in other plans will be discussed in this seminar designed to explore the latest Microsoft technologies available for your business productivity, 24/7/365. A lunch hour is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 13U
Dates/Days: June, 25, 2013 (T)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Course Code: SBC 3601 27U
Dates/Days: July, 31, 2013 (W)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: JCC Main Campus - Learning Resource Center E212
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Small Business Owners and the New Mobile Office (6 Hrs)
This seminar looks at the variety of options for enabling small business owners to stay connected, stay productive, and be where they need to be to serve customers. The instructor will discuss key features of the various devices designed for the mobile user and how to determine which devices best meet small business needs. A lunch hour is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 20U
Dates/Days: July, 10, 2013 (M)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: JCC Main Campus - Learning Resource Center E212
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Small Business Owners: Getting Ahead in the Cloud (6 Hrs)
In this seminar, we will explore the concept of Cloud computing and what it means for your small business. We’ll discuss common features, benefits, risks, and various services that can help you get your business operations off the ground and into the clouds. Software, storage, and traditional in-house network resources are moving to a secure anytime, anywhere access point. Learn how to get started. A lunch hour is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 19U
Dates/Days: July, 17, 2013 (W)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: JCC Main Campus - Learning Resource Center E212
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Small Business Portable Productivity – Is There an App for That? (6 Hrs)
With entertainment apps dominating the mobile marketplaces of iOS, Android, and Windows, is there really business benefit to going mobile? In this seminar we will explore some of the more popular and beneficial small business productivity applications. Learn how to stay connected, keep current, and make better use of your mobile devices for business purposes. A lunch hour is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 23U
Dates/Days: July, 24, 2013 (W)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: JCC Main Campus - Learning Resource Center E212
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Status Update - The Impact of Your Employees’ Social Presence on Your Business (6 Hrs)
In this seminar we will discuss the impact of personal social network profiles on the reputation of the small businesses who employ them. In what ways can you, the small business owner, design and implement policies related to the social reputation of your employees? How can you harness the power of social networks to make hiring decisions that will best represent your business and its goals? A lunch hour is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 22U
Dates/Days: July, 23, 2013 (T)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
The Best Small Business To Start Right Now (3 Hrs)
This might be the best time in decades to start a business. Competitors are hard-hit, resources are cheaper, and good people aren’t hard to find. What would be the best small business for you to start right now? Would a business bring in extra income or provide a job? This seminar can help you answer the following questions:
• How to create a business idea that fits you
• Businesses you can start for under $100
• “Hot” businesses that will grow in coming years. The program will list over 30 types of businesses with growth potential.
• 5 easy-to-use steps to starting a business.
If you think the time is right for you to start a business—you’re right! This program will help you get started in the right way. The program presenter will be Mike Collins, president of The Perfect Workday Company. Collins is one of the most frequently featured business seminar presenters in the Southeastern United States. He is the author of four books and hundreds of business articles in publications such as Newsweek, American Banker, BUSINESS: North Carolina and Triangle Business Journal.Course Code: SBC 3601 12U
Dates/Days: June, 24, 2013 (M)
Course Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Benson Conference Center 1
Instructor: Collins
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Using Hash Tags in Your Small Business Marketing (6 Hrs)
Small business owners and potential owners will learn how to effectively use hash tags to join, follow, and start social media conversations with your target market. Used effectively, the applications of tags to your discussions help determine what’s hot and what’s not. Learn how to tag content in ways that benefit you and your business and connect with new customers in the process. A lunch hour is included.
Course Code: SBC 3601 14U
Dates/Days: June, 26, 2013 (W)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: JCC Main Campus - Learning Resource Center E212
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
Course Code: SBC 3601 26U
Dates/Days: July, 30, 2013 (T)
Course Times: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Workforce Development Center 1033
Instructor: Schmieder
Registration Fee: FreeSign Me Up!
| For more information, contact: | |
| Rosa Andrews Director of Economic Development (919) 209-2015 rsandrews@johnstoncc.edu | |
or call (919) 209-2591
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