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(Updated February 8, 2021)


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- February 2021 - All Webinars



Feb. 08, 2021 - Monday Webinar: JVille, Coastal Carolina CC - The Price is Right. How to set prices on Products and Services. # 864

Description:
Pricing and merchandising strategies for small business owners can make you or break you. Whether you are selling services or new - used products, the “Price’ will always be a primary driving force. Learn many fundamentals to help you build successful pricing strategies for every type business starting with understanding of Fair Market Value for all business owners. The CODB ( cost of doing business), competitive markets, appraising, negotiating as well as forecasting skills are ingredients for price determinations and will be discussed. You will use the tools taught in this class everyday the rest of your business life.

Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 09, 2021 - Tuesday: CFCC - Wilmington Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 1 of 7 #865 - Start business. 24 things you must and do before starting a small business.

Description:
Gain knowledge about marketable profit centers, easy lesson about becoming: legal; LLCs, etc". Introduction to 30 business skills, traits, ploys and strategies you will learn to master and own for yourself in this series of classes. Importance of self-confidence and introduction skills. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 10, 2021 - Wednesday: JSCC - Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 5 of 7 - #866 - Positive Cash Flow for your small business. Fund and Finance Business

Description:
Learn various ways to help find the funds to start a new business and how to avoid serious pitfalls and "newbie" errors. Detail instruction about how to create and manage a profitable fund raiser.

Understanding and using a promissory note. Dos and don't about borrowing. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 11, 2021 - Thursday: Clinton Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 5 of 7 # 867 - Positive Cash Flow for your small business. Fund and Finance Business.

Description:
Learn various ways to help find the funds to start a new business and how to avoid serious pitfalls and "newbie" errors. Detail instruction about how to create and manage a profitable fund raiser.

Understanding and using a promissory note. Dos and don't about borrowing. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 15, 2021 - Monday: LCC Pricing Services and Products 3 PM - 5 PM - 252 286 5363 Gregg's cell # 868 - The Price is Right. How to set prices on Products and Services.

Description:
Pricing and merchandising strategies for small business owners. Whether you are selling services or new - used products, the “Price’ can make or break your business. Learn many fundamentals to help you build successful pricing strategies for every type business starting with understanding of Fair Market Value for all business owners.

The CODB ( cost of doing business), competitive markets, appraising, negotiating as well as forecasting skills are ingredients for price determinations and will be discussed. This workshop provides the information and tips needed to substantiality” raise your game”, goals and performance. It's Free. Bring a note pad and have fun learning entrepreneurial secrets.




February 16, 2021 - Tuesday: Wilmington Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 2 of 7 #869 - Business Planner.

Description:
How to create a simple business plan designed to prevent pitfalls, give confidence and estimate potential earnings before taking any risk. How to price your products and services, Understanding the importance of Fair Market Value in every buying and selling situation. Individual assistance and overview tips each week as you develop your business plan. Get the answers here.

Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 17, 2021 Wednesday JSCC Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 5 of 7 # 870
Positive Cash Flow for your small business.


Fund and Finance Bus. Learn various ways to help find the funds to start a new business and how to avoid serious pitfalls and "newbie" errors. Detail instruction about how to create and manage a profitable fund raiser. Understanding and using a promissory note. Dos and don't about borrowing. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 18, 2021 - Thursday: Clinton Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 6 of 7 #871 - Using Bookkeeping - Forecasting - Negotiating to build a more profitable business.


Feb. 22, 2021 - Monday Webinar: JVille, Coastal Carolina CC - How to Start a Home Based Business Now. #872

Description:
Join us for this session online where we will discuss the systematic tasks and details to starting a home based right now. Start creating a business planner, get tips and strategies about marketing and pricing from home. Discussions will include how to target customer groups and make initial presentations to them without spending lots of money.

Learn where and how to advertise so the ad cost will pay for itself. Consider naming your business, website and DBAs. Lots of do’s and don’ts will be shared. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 23, 2021 - Tuesday: Wilmington Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 3 of 7 , 6-8 PM #873
Power Up and Jump Start Marketing your Small Business.


Description:
Make your ads pay for themselves and create future business opportunities with our Golden Goose Marketing Plan. Learn the step by step process to get started with enhanced forecasting and merchandising skills. How create, feed and use a simple data-base of your customers contact information. Individual assistance and overview tips each week as you develop your business plans. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 24, 2021 - Wednesday: JSCC - Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 7 of 7 #874
Bookkeeping - Forecasting and Negotiating.


Description:
Learn the many ways understanding your bookkeeping system and reports can help you be a much better business owner / manager. Keeping the right relationship between you, your bookkeeper and your accountant. Learn basic and very important forecasting and "Yes if - No But" negotiating skills. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


February 25, 2021 Thursday Clinton Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 7 of 7 #875
Taxes - Record Keeping Facts - Secrets to Closing Sales / Deals

Graduation Award - Certificate of Completion will be presented to attending major portion of classes and demonstrating a good working knowledge of the basic information covered.


 
- March 2021 - All Webinars

March 01, 2021 Monday


March 02, 2021 Tuesday Wilmington Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 4 of 7 #876
How to find customers.

Energize and focus your marketing plan on customers “easy to reach and in season" to help jump start your new business. How the enjoy continuous orders and sales by "Keeping Fresh Bait in the Water". Target customer groups. Learn about Look and Hook marketing. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


March 03, 2021 Wednesday JSCC Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 7 of 7 # 877
Taxes - Secrets to Closing Sales / Deals.

A comprehensive overview of the various taxes, fees and license you need to know about when starting a new business. Where the taxing agencies are located. Dealing with OSHA, NC DOL, IRS tax auditors and inspectors. Professional sales tips o help you plan, negotiate and close deals while creating a long-term sustainable base of RFCs "Raving Fan Customers." The RFC will help keep your business successful for many years. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!
Graduation Award - Certificate of Completion will be presented to attending major portion of classes and demonstrating a good working knowledge of the basic information covered.


March 08, 2021 Monday Webinar- JVille, Coastal Carolina CC # 878
The Basics of Selling on the Internet The "DIY - Now" answers to your basic E-Selling Questions

Description: Learn the logic and step by step tasks - details about how to create a business and start selling products and services on Internet. Basic, easy to understand, workshop format for beginners will be outlined. Starting with how to take advantage of the FREE tools at your disposal today including easy to use media platforms like Facebook, Google My Business, eBay, You Tube and more. The goal is to have your business start making profitable sales tomorrow instead of sometime in the distant future. The presenter is a very active North Carolina marketer with a successful long history of large ticket products and services on the World Wide Web. He'll be sharing value strategies and methods to help enhance your business profits, reputation and sustainability starting today. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


March 08, 2021 Monday

March 09, 2021 Tuesday Wilmington Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 5 of 7 6 to 8 PM # 879
Positive Cash Flow for your small business.

Fund and Finance Bus. Learn various ways to help find the funds to start a new business and how to avoid serious pitfalls and "newbie" errors. Detail instruction about how to create and manage a profitable fund raiser. Understanding and using a promissory note. Dos and don't about borrowing. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.

Amazingly, it's FREE!


March 10, 2021 Wednesday Tarboro - Edgecombe CC #880
Trucking Time ?

Staring Your Own Business is a seminar created and designed to help anyone who’s interested in getting started the right way in the trucking business. It provides scores of important points and considerations that entrepreneurs will need throughout the process. Now with the dynamic and growing economy, great opportunities for new trucking businesses have been created. Whether you’re starting with a pickup truck and trailer, a big rig with flatbed or reefer trailer, or a fleet of 15 dump trucks, this information will help keep you on the right path. Some of the topics covered in the presentation include: • Using risk management strategies to avoid unexpected pitfalls• Selecting the type of trucking business that will suit your long-term goals• Understanding trucking industry regulations• Establishing a start-up budget and business plan• Understanding insurance requirements and finding the right agent• Finding help with paperwork and bookkeeping...and much more!

For the past 40 years, Anthony Steven “Steve” Carver has been active in the trucking industry by creating hundreds of annual LTL payloads to nationwide destinations. His business enterprises’ drivers have transported products millions of miles over a 40-year period using privately-owned trucks. With his unique body of experience, he provides important, actionable steps that become a path to a strong, sustainable business. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.
Amazingly, it's FREE


March 11, 2021 Thursday

March 15, 2021 Monday


March 16, 2021 Tuesday Wilmington Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 6 of 7 # 881
Bookkeeping - Forecasting and Negotiating.

Learn the many ways understanding your bookkeeping system and reports can help you be a much better business owner / manager. Keeping the right relationship between you, your bookkeeper and your accountant. Learn basic and very important forecasting and "Yes if - No But" negotiating skills. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.
Amazingly, it's FREE!


March 17, 2021 Wednesday Kinston LCC 1 PM - 3 PM # 882
Taxes and Record Keeping

Small Business Taxes, Record Keeping, Dealing with local, state and federal governments, Plus Salesmanship Skills enhancement training. Gain a solid understanding of taxes required for small business owners and develop the best tax strategy for your business. Become familiar with the how to get the latest tax forms and procedures for both state and federal taxes. Discover how everyday business decisions can have tax implications that can affect your bottom line.
Get insight needed about OSHA and DOL inspections, Gain wisdom: Secrets for Sales Professionals This workshop provides the information and tips needed to substantiality” raise your game”, goals and performance. It's Free. Bring a note pad and have fun learning entrepreneurial secrets.


March 18, 2021 Thursday Ahoskie Roanoke-Chowan CC Credit Score 6:30 - 8:00 PM # 883
How to improve your personal Credit Score and/or business Credit Rating.

Better credit scores help you save on interest, insurance rates and qualify for important loans. Whether you need to clean up your credit, establish personal credit or open a business account; you'll learn helpful tips so you can better manage your business. See what goes into a credit report, how the scoring system works and obtain tips and tools to help raise business credit ratings. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.
Amazingly, it's FREE


March 22, 2021 Monday Webinar- JVille, Coastal Carolina CC # 884
How to Start a Lawn Service & Landscaping Business

Descriptions: Learn step-by-step tasks and details to start grow; expand a lawn care - mowing business. Start with listing your personal goals and what type/size business you'll need to to achieve them. The presenter has decades of hands on experience in this industry having owned and operated landscape-grounds maintenance and lawn care services operations in over twenty NC communities. It started with one man and a riding lawn mower and grew to a business with over twenty employees and servicing over 3,000 apartments and other locations each month. With over 50 yeas experience selling and servicing all type of mowing/landscaping equipment, he can help you consider the best choices for your large or small new business. He'll be sharing value strategies and methods to help enhance your business profits, reputation and sustainability. You'll get tips about business planning, pricing prospective jobs as well as how to make initial presentations to customers, where and how to advertise, naming your business, web site and adding DBAs to help customers find you.

Lots of do’s and don’ts will be shared. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.
Amazingly, it's FREE!


March 23, 2021 Tuesday Wilmington Entrepreneur Academy Series Part 7 of 7 # 885
Taxes - Secrets to Closing Sales / Deals.

A comprehensive overview of the various taxes, fees and license you need to know about when starting a new business. Where the taxing agencies are located. Dealing with OSHA, NC DOL, IRS tax auditors and inspectors. Professional sales tips o help you plan, negotiate and close deals while creating a long-term sustainable base of RFCs "Raving Fan Customers." The RFC will help keep your business successful for many years. Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.
Amazingly, it's FREE!


Graduation Award - Certificate of Completion will be presented to attending major portion of classes and demonstrating a good working knowledge of the basic information covered.

March 24, 2021 Wednesday

March 25, 2021 Thursday: RCCC, Ahoskie, Office, Web Site. # 886
How to Find and Bring in More Customers to Your Store

Why do a few stores in the same area as others and with similar products and services vastly outsell the competition and stay in business for decades when others are failing every year? The answers are found in the strategies and methods the owners use to bring select and target customer groups into their stores and web sites. They carefully target and then attract and direct traffic to their front doors and/or web sites. Next, they make sure to offer enticements to keep the customers coming back week after week, month after month and for many years. Come to this seminar and learn how to make it happen for your small business. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.
Amazingly, it's FREE


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- April 2021 - All Webinars

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April 08, 2021 Thursday Tarboro, Edgecomb CC
Start Salon or Barber Shop Time ??
Things to Consider When Starting a Salon or Barber Shop Business

Description: This work shop helps men and women desiring to start a new salon, beauty shop, spa and/or barber shop business. The training includes insight, benefits and strategies to help an entrepreneur plan a business opening. Discussions will include: What business skills and funds will be needed to start the business. How to survey your marketing region to find potential long-term customers, creating many profit centers (revenue generators) for the new business. How to create business and marketing plans while using the guide lines booklet provided at the seminar.
What is the cost of minimum shop furniture, tools, shelving and materials needed to start? Get the answers here. Do yourself and your new small business a favor, bring and fill up your note-pad, log on early and stay to the end of this presentation. You'll learn relevant, street smart answers to today's important small business questions.
Amazingly, it's FREE!


 
- May 2021 - All Webinars

May 05, 2021 Wednesday Webinar- JVille, Coastal Carolina CC 6:00 Pm - 7:30 PM
How to Enhance Your Profits by Enhancing Business Forecasting Skills.

Forecasting / surveying market demands help the business owner determine how to have the right product or service at the right time in the right place and selling at the right price to bring in customer traffic and close deals. Forecasting competitive pricing demands will place the business owner in a better negotiating position to buy products at lower cost and sell for higher prices. Forecasting, surveying and negotiating are vital parts of our lives, both at work and at home. Whether you are in discussions with and individual about personal matters or trying to close a huge contract for your company, these skills are the keys to success in business and life. Learn to improve your ability to negotiate contracts and buyers opportunities by forecasting the negotiation details in advance.
You'll be able to handle deals and clients with more confidence and strength. Deals and opportunities are lost when skill levels are poor. This workshop provides the information and tips needed to substantiality” raise your game”, goals and performance. Amazingly, It's Free.
Open a note pad and have fun learning entrepreneurial secrets.

May 11, 2021 Tuesday Webinar- JVille, Coastal Carolina CC 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
What is the value of my business or the one I want to buy?

Selling and/or Buying a Small Business is huge task. What you want to know and do before buying or selling a small business. Know the basic issues that will save you lots of time and money. Potential buyers and small business sellers must understand the "no fluff basics" of what it will take and how to create a win-win buy-sell offer/contract. Focus points will include understanding the appraisal values or tangibles and intangible assets of a small business. Learn how brokers, estimators, appraisers and loan officers take money out of your sale. If you have serious interest to sell your small business or to buy one within the next five to ten years, this training should be considered ‘as required’.
Buying or selling a business requires a long-term strategy. With tips learned you’ll be able to start the process on solid ground. The presenter, has over 50 years’ experience and will share tips how to handle the delicate task of assigning monetary values for the “blue sky and/or good will” aspects of a small business. The seminar will help a current/prospective small business owner begin the process and develop strategies and methods to help establish fair market values for business owners, buyers, investors and lenders. This workshop provides the information and tips needed to substantiality” raise your game”, goals and performance. It's Free. Open a note pad and have fun learning entrepreneurial secrets.



June, 2021

July, 2021.........................T0940

July 15, Thursday Rocky Mount, Nash CC, 12 PM noon - 1:30 PM
Starting a Home Based Business #T0941

July 20, Tuesday Rocky Mount, Nash CC, 12 PM noon - 1:30 PM
DBA, about how "Doing Business As" can help your marketing plan #T0942

July 29, Thursday Rocky Mount, Nash CC, 12 PM noon - 1:30 PM
Cash Flow Problems (15 ways to create positive cash) #T0942


Graduation Award
Certificate of Completion will be presented to people attending a major portion of classes and demonstrating a good working knowledge of the basic information covered.





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