The mission of the SBCN
The objective of the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) is to increase the success rate and the number of viable small businesses in North Carolina by providing high quality, ready-accessible assistance to prospective and existing small business owners and their employees. Each Small Business Center will be a community-based provider of education and training, counseling information and referral.
What is the cost of SBCN Services?
Confidential counseling services and access to resource libraries are free of charge. Some seminars and workshops require a minimal registration fee.
SBCN Resource Centers
Our Small Business Center has a library of professional resources waiting to be tapped. Printed materials including books, pamphlets,magazines, and trade journals, as well as a wide variety of tapes, videos, DVDs, and CD-Roms are available for your use.
A Powerful Business Alliance
In addition to providing training, counseling, and other resources, the Small Business Center will put you in touch with vital local business and community leaders. And as members of the North Carolina Business Alliance, we will connect you with other member agencies across the state who will help jump-start your venture.
Seminars & Workshops in Watauga County:
IRS Series III: Employment Taxes and Business Expenses
- 5/21/2013 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Watauga Library
RSVP: 828-263-5370 or
register onlineIRS Series: Part 4 - Putting It All Together
- 6/25/2013 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
- Watauga Library
RSVP: 828-263-5370 or
register onlineQuickBooks for Small Business - Part I
- 9/10/2013 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Watauga Library
RSVP: 828-263-5370 or
register onlineQuickBooks for Small Business Series Part II
- 9/17/2013 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Watauga Library
RSVP: 828-263-5370 or
register onlineQuickBooks for Small Business: Part III
- 9/24/2013 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Watauga Library
RSVP: 828-263-5370 or
register onlineQuickBooks for Small Business: Part IV
- 10/1/2013 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
- Watauga Library
RSVP: 828-263-5370 or
register onlineBusiness Planning for Business Success
- 10/24/2013 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Watauga Library
RSVP: 828-263-5370 or
register online
Seminars & Workshops in Caldwell County:
Building Your Business On eBay
- 5/21/2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- JE Broyhill Civic Center
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register onlineeBay Stores
- 5/28/2013 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- JE Broyhill Civic Center
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register onlineQuickBooks for Small Business: Part I
- 7/11/2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Lenoir Public Library
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register onlineQuickBooks for Small Business: Part II
- 7/18/2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Lenoir Public Library
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register onlineQuickBooks for Small Business: Part III
- 7/25/2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Lenoir Public Library
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register onlineQuickBooks for Small Business: Part IV
- 8/1/2013 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Lenoir Public Library
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register onlineHow To Start A Nonprofit
- 9/11/2013 9:00 am - 11:00 am
- JE Broyhill Civic Center
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register onlineFund Development Essentials
- 10/9/2013 9:00 am - 11:00 a,
- JE Broyhill Civic Center
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register onlineGrantseeking/Grantwriting
- 11/13/2013 9:00 am - 12 noon
- JE Broyhill Civic Center
RSVP: 828-726-2242 or
register online
Business Seminars and Workshops
The Small Business Center Offers a wide variety of seminars and workshops to help small business be successful. A minimal registration fee maybe required to some courses. Some of the topics include:
- How to Start a Business
- How to Write a Business Plan
- Financing a Business
- Marketing for Success
- Procuring business with the Military
- Branding Through Social Media
- Preventing Financial Abuse in Small Business
- Sustainable Energy and Plumbing Audits
A nominal registration fee may be required for specialized courses.
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Seminars & Workshops offered by CCC&TI's Small Business Center.
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