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A-B Tech Small Business Center
Overview Business Incubator and the Incubation Process
This seminar will provide an in-depth virtual tour of the Business Incubator and discuss, in detail, the Incubation process and how to apply to participate in this exciting program. It will also cover all of the services that the Small Business Center has to offer small business owners in our community. (1 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Feb 16, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
- 103 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7752-700
Accounting: Sales and Use Tax 101 Session
Learn the basics of sales and use taxes. This seminar is ideal for retailers or any business that wants to sell! (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Dec 15, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7887-700
ADD at Work: Maximizing Your Effectiveness
ADHD adults frequently find themselves stuck, unproductive and unable to get ahead in life. This interactive and entertaining seminar will discuss behavioral challenges common to ADHD adults and review practical strategies to create success in your life and experience your life more fully. Rudy will offer you tools for success in key areas including: self management, routine and structure, procrastination, overwhelm, managing projects effectively and more. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Feb 04, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 228 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7909-700
Auto Dealers' License Renewal
This course is approved by the NC DMV for six hours of continuing education credit for license renewal for independent auto dealers. The course includes recent changes in the rules and regulations for independent auto dealers. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $75.00- Tue, Nov 17, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7701-705 Class has been canceled - Updated Nov 13, 2009
- Thu, Mar 04, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- 127 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7701-700
Business: How to Value a
This course will provide an introduction to several methods which are used to value a business, the terminology used, and the due diligence necessary to prepare a valuation report. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Dec 08, 2009, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7810-702
Business, How to Buy and Sell a
This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the buying and selling process, including the financial statements and ratios used, how to prepare and market your business for sale, how to analyze a business to buy, and managing and structuring deals. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Jan 19, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7795-700
- Thu, Feb 25, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7795-701
Duke Nonprofit Management
Fundamentals: Communications
This interactive workshop will cover the tools for effective nonprofit organization outreach, including: mission development; audience and market; message development; determining the best communications vehicles; handling outreach during a crisis; and assessing results. Instructor Rachel Perry has over 15 years experience in organizational communications and public policy; she currently works with United Way - Success By Six program. Please note: Students must register directly with Duke Nonprofit Management at http://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit it/ or by calling 919-684-6259. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class and this must be a check. In addition, lunch can only be paid for by check as well. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $98.00- Thu, Feb 18, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7705-700
Duke Nonprofit Management: - Fund Development
This interactive workshop will cover fundraising trends and approaches; methods for successful fundraising; creating a fundraising plan; engaging your volunteers; and monitoring fundraising effectiveness. Instructor Angela Kemper has more than 20 years experience as a successful fundraiser, trainer, and consultant. Please note: Students must register with Duke Nonprofit Management at learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit/ or call 919-684-6259. Do not send payment to A-B Tech. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class. Lunch can also be purchased during the class by check only. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $98.00- Wed, Mar 10, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7790-700
Federal and State Tax Breaks for buying Green in your Business and Home
Learn more about energy efficiency programs and rebates and how new tax credits can create significant savings for small business and at home. This seminar will review all of the available tax credits and how to take advantage of them. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $15.00- Thu, Dec 10, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7281-700
Finance: How to Harness the
Power of Financial Information
Bookkeeping and accounting for many businesses is all about tax planning and preparation. Information available from your bookkeeping software and additional financial components can provide information and insight that will drive sales and profits through the roof. Remove the mystery, free financial templates provided. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Mar 23, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7725-700
Food Industry: Food Marketing in the Real World
Food entrepreneurs should not miss this class. If you are already a small food producer or interested in becoming one, you should attend this class to gain the following: learn new opportunities to expand your business, hear from successful food professionals, learn how to reach new markets, and network with other food entrepreneurs. PLEASE NOTE: Students must register directly with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by contacting Annette Dunlap, Agribusiness Developer at annette.dunlap@ncagr.gov or 919-733-7887 Ext. 311. Registration fee includes lunch, snacks, and materials. (8 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Tue, Jan 12, 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7727-700
Food Industry: Recipe for Success
Recipe for Success --This is a great food industry seminar that will focus on pricing your food product effectively. Learn the ingredients that go into knowing what price to charge for your Specialty Food Product. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $10.00- Wed, Feb 24, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7902-700
Government: Doing Business with the Government
Learn from the experts on how to identify sales opportunities and evaluate federal and state solicitations. You will also learn how to register your business, find assistance resources, and understand the bid process. Presented by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center/Procurement Technical Assistance Center. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Mar 30, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7780-700
How NLP Saves Money for your Bottom-Line
Known as the Technology of Achievement, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is the branch of psychology that discovered people have different learning styles. Since it began 30 years ago, NLP has shown people how to use positive communication tools to improve decision making, lower stress and attain their business and personal goals. In this class, you will learn savvy business skills for improving situational tensions, attaining your goals and achieving system-wide improvements. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Mar 25, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7845-700
Is Your Green Business Feasible?
This course is designed for anyone planning to start a new business, expand their existing business or introduce a new product, with a special emphasis on businesses related to the "Green Business." Before investing time and money, the question must be asked, "Is this idea or product feasible?" This course will train you to prepare a preliminary feasibility study and will be critiqued by the Professional Services Team at the Center for Business and Technology Incubation, enabling you to determine if your idea/product is a Go or No-Go business idea. (15 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $25.00- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 18, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7711-700
Legal NC LEAP: Businesses in Hardship Bankruptcy
As a result of the recent recession, some businesses are experiencing financial difficulty. Can I avoid bankruptcy? If not, should I liquidate or reorganize my business? What are the some of the tax implications to consider? Come and listen to a panel of volunteer lawyers from NC LEAP (North Carolina Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Program) discuss whether bankruptcy is necessary along with foreclosure issues, reorganization issues, and tax implications for businesses that are considering filing for bankruptcy. NC LEAP, a program of the North Carolina Bar Association and the NCBA Foundation, is the signature project of the NCBA's Business Law and Corporate Counsel sections. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Jan 26, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7901-700
Legal NC Leap: Contract Law for Small Business
The contract is arguably the single most important legal document that governs almost every business transaction. Learn how contracts impact your growing business! The language of contracts is powerful and business owners should fully understand what they are agreeing to provide or buy. For example, have you ever wondered if bimonthly payments meant being paid every other month or did you expect to be paid twice a month-- semi-monthly? Understand the importance of franchising, non-compete clauses, protection of your proprietary information, default provisions, how to end the agreement, advantages of automatic renewal of the agreement or negotiating a new deal, and a variety of other contracts specific to the small business owner. As easy as it might be to buy a contract package from an office supply store, it may not be in your best interest. Learn how contracts have the power to obligate and protect. Presented by NC LEAP. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Feb 16, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7847-700
Legal: NC LEAP - Intellectual Property
Ideas have value and you have plenty. You may be an inventor or not but your business still needs to know when to protect client lists, logos, slogans, written materials, recipes, business models etc. In a world where intellect is income, everything you think could be worth protecting. How much are your business thoughts worth. This seminar will help you find out. Presented by NC LEAP (NC Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Project) which is a public service program of the NC Bar Association Foundation. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Dec 01,2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 215 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7889-700
Marketing: Increasing Sales through Marketing
Every business wants more sales, but how do you increase sales in a cost effective way? What role does marketing play in expanding sales and profits? This course looks at the role marketing plays in increasing sales and profits. Topics to be covered include The Role and Function of Marketing, The Relationship between Sales and Marketing, and How to Plan and Execute a Comprehensive Sales and Marketing Plan. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Jan 12, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7808-700
Marketing: Marketing Boot Camp for Green Business
Marketing is the most misunderstood and seldom used of all business disciplines yet it offers the potential to yield huge results for any size business. This seminar focuses on understanding and deploying the basics of marketing for green businesses. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Feb 02, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7907-700
Marketing: Purposeful and Effective Communication
Communicating through the spoken word is a powerful sales tool. Whether it is a cause you support, a product you make, or a service you offer, it is important to be able to speak personally about it to individuals or groups. This interactive workshop will explore the variety of forms that verbal communication takes. Learn to identify your strengths and weaknesses as a communicator, how to deal with nerves, what audiences love and hate, and how to become more effective and comfortable as a speaker. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Mar 16, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7809-700
Nonprofit: How to Start a Nonprofit Entity
Starting a non-profit organization can be rewarding and fulfilling. This seminar will review the basics on how to start such an organization, how to manage and what resources are available. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Jan 14, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7760-700
- Thu, Feb 11, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7760-701
SBA: Business Planning and Entrepreneurial Development Resources
Find out the basic elements of a business plan - what it contains and why it is important for your startup or existing business. Learn about the many SBA Web-based resources to help you start or expand a small business. Discover the many in-person counseling and training resources available to help you with your startup or existing small business. (1.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Jan 26, 11:00AM - 12:30PM
- 102 Asheville Mall Course #: SBC-7709-700
SBA: Small Business Loans: Fundamentals and Options
Find out what it takes to produce a bankable loan proposal. Learn about the Five Cs of credit, and how a lender views these elements of a business credit application. Discover the importance of business plans and financials and how they fit into a lender's credit decision-making process. Find out what financial assistance is available through the U.S. Small Business Administration and its lending partners. (1.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Jan 28, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
- 102 Asheville Mall Course #: SBC-7866-700
SCORE: Basic Internet Marketing Business 101
In this introductory seminar you will learn how make Internet tools work for you such as what kind of website should you build, speak the language of the World Wide Web, what are blogs, networking sites, search engines, pay per click, email newsletters and more! PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave, Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www. ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Wed, Feb 17, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7718-700
SCORE: Business Plan - a Must!
This program focuses on three key objectives: 1) allow you to test your business before you invest your time and money; 2) evaluate if your current business needs improvement 3) prepare you to go to a lender or investor with a winning proposal. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave, Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www. ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Jan 23, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7721-700
- Sat, Mar 20, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7721-701
SCORE: Employment Law Session
This seminar will stress the non- Human Resource aspects of a business. It will cover such topics as workman's compensation, the definition of independent contractors and how to avoid making the mistake of calling employees "contract labor." We will talk about specific insurance needs with employees, paying yourself and major employment law do's and don'ts. Additionally, one of our speakers will present how to conduct legal interviews, what questions to avoid and why, how to discipline and how to terminate correctly to avoid morale as well as legal problems.PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave, Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www. ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (4 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Feb 27, 8:30AM - 12:30PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7835-700
SCORE: How to Start a Business in Tough Times
This comprehensive course will address core questions designed to determine whether you have seriously thought through the requirements to start and manage a new business venture. In addition, legal issues such as the ins and outs of how to structure your business will be discussed as well as actions to pay attention to such as partnership agreements, who does what and with what authority as well as when to consult an attorney. This seminar will also address accounting and tax issues, how to market your new business, the importance of networking, insurance tips and various ways to finance a new or small business. Lunch is included and preregistration is required. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave, Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www. ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Jan 16, 8:30AM - 2:30PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7716-700
- Sat, Mar 06, 8:30AM - 2:30PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7716-701
SCORE: Managing your Company’s Finances During Tough Times
There are three financial documents that comprise the key tools all knowledgeable business owners use to manage their businesses: the Balance Sheet, the Income Statement (aka Profit and Loss Statement) and the Cash Flow Statement. Join us to learn how to prepare and evaluate these documents. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave, Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www. ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (4.5 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Feb 06, 8:30AM - 1:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7712-700
- Sat, Mar 27, 8:30AM - 1:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7712-701
SCORE: Maximizing Your Website
Learn how to increase your website's performance. Each year with more and more companies competing it is harder to maintain a number one spot on the search engines. This class is geared towards web savvy businesses that have already started to develop a web presence. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Thurs, Dec 03, 2009, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7842-702
SCORE: Survival Marketing
Former Title:- Marketing your Business to SuccessWhen a troubled company hires a specialist to save it from financial ruin what do you think is the first thing he or she does? Market! You see, without sales a business has no financial future! To be successful as a marketer it is critical that you understand some key concepts about your customers. This seminar will teach you how to identify these important items and how to use these concepts to grow your business to success. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave, Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www. ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Nov 21, 2009, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7717-709
- Sat, Feb 13, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7717-700
Small Business Media Marketing Lab
Know you need to jump in and blog and twitter with other business folks but don't know how or just can't make the time to do it regularly? Need to upload images but frustrated with the process? Then this Social Media Marketing Lab is for you! Spend 3 hours per week at this computer lab with a personal guide/instructor to help you navigate through the "blogs" and "tweets" and more. Watch your business grow! (30 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $25.00- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 25, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SEF-7901-700
Federal and State Tax Breaks for
Buying Green in your Business and Home
Learn more about energy efficiency programs and rebates and how new tax credits can create significant savings for small business. This seminar will review how small businesses can take advantage of new tax credits. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Mar 11, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7921-700
Stimulus Money 101:
How to Utilize Stimulus Funds for Small Business
This seminar will be held in partnership with the City of Asheville. There will be important information concerning how to utilize stimulus funds coming down from the state and federal level. Please join us in discovering opportunities to boost your business with stimulus funds. (2.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Jan 28, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7902-700
What's the Business Value of "Green"?
'Green' creates sustainable business advantage when it goes beyond being a label to delivering a better result in the way we live, work and do business. This one-evening seminar teaches entrepreneurs and existing businesses how to discover sustainable green business advantages that can increase their revenues and profits. The seminar will provide tools that can be used by anyone to guide this "green business value" discovery process. (4 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Feb 18, 5:00PM - 9:00PM
- 209 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7920-700
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