Financing Your Business, Part 2
In Part 2 of the Financing Your Business webinar, participants will take a deep dive into some of the newer, more innovative funding resources for small businesses, including NC Idea, incubators, targeted grants, and crowdsourcing, their requirements, and how to prepare for them. We will discuss various ways to pitch your business for the best […]
Developing a Business Plan
A business plan can be the most important tool a small business owner has. Learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. This seminar teaches you the important components of a business plan and helps you lay the foundation for a winning plan. Find out how marketing, operations, […]
How to Start a Business in Rowan and Cabarrus Counties
Got a great business idea? Dreaming of becoming an entrepreneur? This one hour webinar will walk you through the process of assessing the viability of your idea, creating your launch checklist, and accessing free and low-cost resources to help you on your small business journey. Whether you want to start a side hustle or launch […]
Overcoming Doubt: Brainstorming and Taking Action
This is the first of a three part series to gain self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. Through out the three sessions participants will learn various methods to start and maintain a business. Methods include writing a business plan, action steps to form the business, marketing strategies and technology needed to establish a business. Session One: Overcoming Doubt: […]
Planning and Formalizing the Business
This is the second of a three part series to gain self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. Through out the three sessions participants will learn various methods to start and maintain a business. Methods include writing a business plan, action steps to form the business, marketing strategies and technology needed to establish a business. Session Two: Planning and […]
Standing Up a Dynamic Website
This is the third of a three part series to gain self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. Through out the three sessions participants will learn various methods to start and maintain a business. Methods include writing a business plan, action steps to form the business, marketing strategies and technology needed to establish a business. Session Three: Standing Up […]
Content Marketing: What’s Working Now
Happening at the Cabarrus Center: Just “doing” social media is no longer enough. The free ride is over. To be successful, you need to be all in. We’ll be talking about what’s been successful (and unsuccessful) for everybody in this roundtable-style gathering and then brainstorm creative ideas to move forward. Commercial photographer and marketing expert […]
DIY Food and Product Photography
Happening at the Cabarrus Center: Nobody is going to eat food that looks unappealing or buy a product that looks bad. Learn to take quality photos of whatever you’re selling, whether it’s a culinary masterpiece or a product that solves all of the world’s needs. In this class, we’ll be discussing light boxes, lighting, backgrounds, […]
Photography: How to Use It
Happening at the Cabarrus Center: You've taken that breathtaking shot that everybody needs to see. Now what? If it's a business photo, you need to get it in front of clients and potential clients. If it's a personal photo, you want to get it in front of friends and family. Local photographer and business owner […]
Facebook Shop & Instagram Shop Basics
Happening at the Cabarrus Center: Are you looking to create an online presence through E-Commerce? Whether you are an early-stage entrepreneur or a brick-and-mortar owner looking to transition online, we have the tools for you! In this introductory course we will dive into Facebook and Instagram shops while discussing their benefits and features. We will […]
Financing Your Business
Free virtual course by the Small Business Center at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College: Join Roxanne Reed, a 26-year Business Strategist, Access to Capital expert, and small business owner herself with Granit Training Group. Finance doesn't have to be scary! This webinar will be fun, relaxed and impactful and Roxanne will teach you how to learn all […]
The Ultimate Guide to Google My Business
Virtual course by the Small Business Center at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College: Ready to take your local search game to the next level and dominate your competition? Join our workshop to learn the ultimate guide to google maps and google business profile optimization. We'll cover everything from developing the perfect profile to creating engaging GMB posts […]
