Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center offers free workshops, one-on-one assistance and many more services to help local small businesses. To reserve a seat at one of the free workshops, call 828-726-3065 or visit www.cccti.edu/smallbusiness to register.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center will offer a free online workshop titled “Get Good at Getting Money for Your Small Business” from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 5. COVID has changed a lot of things related to financing for small business. There are numerous new programs available as well as new restrictions. Participants will learn what lenders are looking for in today’s business environment and how to apply for a loan.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center will offer a free online workshop titled “Selling Products on Amazon and Etsy” from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 6. This class will explore the popular platforms of Amazon and Etsy and how to sell products on both. Participants will learn how to start an online e-commerce business quickly and work toward becoming an online entrepreneur.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center will offer a free online workshop titled “How to Start and Grow an Arts/Crafts Business in North Carolina” from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12. Learn how to properly start an arts/crafts related business in North Carolina. Seminar will cover how to properly register a business, best management practices, and tips for growth.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center will offer a free online workshop titled “ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and again from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20. These are the ABCs of how to start a small business, combined with winning strategies from low-cost startups. Starting a small business on a limited budget is easier now than it has ever been.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center will offer a free online workshop titled “Insurance for Your Small Business” from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Business insurance comes in different forms, and making sure that a business is properly insured can save the owner a lot of money and headaches. This webinar reviews the various types of insurance products and discusses when they are appropriate for a business.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center will offer a free online workshop titled “Finding Your Customer and Creating a Marketing Plan” from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., and again from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27. Participants will learn the four types of customers, sources that are available to discover customers in a particular market area, and five ways to create a winning plan to target them.
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute’s Small Business Center will offer a free online workshop titled “Finding Traffic for Your Business Online with Paid Ads” from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27. In this webinar, participants will learn about different options to advertise a business using online resources. These options are often easier and much less expensive than traditional advertising. Topics to be discussed include social media advertising through major platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, as well as Google Ads and other options.