Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Livestreaming is a popular way to give information, market your brand, and sell products. In this lively webinar we will cover platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Expect to gain insight on additional livestreaming services, apps, tools and tips to help you rule the internet and stand out from your competition Livestreaming creates customer loyalty and showcases your brand to your customers. Many companies are embracing the idea of selling online and even creating consistent shows to keep customers engaged. This lively webinar will discuss:• Various social media platform you can use to livestream • Ideas for selling products and services with tips for livestreaming • Apps to manage your livestream

Speaker(s): Chisa Pennix-Brown, CEO Lady Bizness

A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to your class.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by SBCN State Office

Topic: Tax Planning

In this seminar, NC Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will cover basic requirements to help North Carolina businesses understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a tax compliant business. Participants learn about filing and administrative requirements, the basics of NC sales & use tax law, the basics of NC withholding tax law, step by step directions for completing sales tax and withholding returns, and directions for filing and paying online.

Co-Sponsor(s): NCDOR

This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration.Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Start-up Assistance

Part 1: Start a Small Business• 24 Things you must do before starting a small business• Gain knowledge about marketable profit centers• Introduction to 30 business skills, traits and strategies

Speaker(s): Steve Carver

A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to your class.

Fee: No Cost

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Where: UNCW CIE, 803 S College, Wilmington

What: Visitors welcome! CIE staff will be available all day to provide tour of our facility, to answer questions about CIE or UNCW, and to connect you to programs and ecosystem partners. Bonus: Free coworking all day for entrepreneurs! A food truck will be available at lunch time.

Who: Entrepreneurs, UNCW faculty, staff, and student, and anyone interested in learning more about CIE

Cost: Free

Sponsored by: City of Wilmington

Registration is not required.

Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Marketing and Sales

-Latest changes for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn-How to setup a social media ad on Facebook and Instagram in 1 Hour for $10-What to sell to make money to cover your social media ad costs-Why this is the best time to be using social media-Get a Facebook/Instagram ad template when you stay to the end of the webinar

Speaker(s): Toya Wilson-Smith

A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to your class.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by SBCN State Office

Topic: Tax Planning

This seminar will help participants better understand their estimated income tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will learn who is required to pay estimated taxes, when estimated tax payments are due, and how to file and pay estimated tax payments. In addition, participants will learn how to use the NCDOR income tax estimator and how to adjust their NC-4 for withholding if applicable.

Speaker(s): NCDOR

This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration.Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Livestreaming is a popular way to give information, market your brand, and sell products. In this lively webinar we will cover platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Expect to gain insight on additional livestreaming services, apps, tools and tips to help you rule the internet and stand out from your competition Livestreaming creates customer loyalty and showcases your brand to your customers. Many companies are embracing the idea of selling online and even creating consistent shows to keep customers engaged. This lively webinar will discuss:• Various social media platform you can use to livestream • Ideas for selling products and services with tips for livestreaming • Apps to manage your livestream

Speaker(s): Chisa Pennix-Brown, CEO Lady Bizness

A Zoom link will be sent to you prior to your class.

Fee: No Cost

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BCC Online/ At Your Home Online

QR Codes can be used to market your business on signage, for networking in a touch-free world, online, at tradeshows, and much more. We will discuss how to create Free QR Codes in canva, and how to add them to flyers, business cards, and other marketing materials. Next, participants will learn how to link QR Codes to PDF documents and websites effectively. Lastly, they will learn how to create a quick landing page for registrations using QR Codes in WIX ADI.

Speaker(s): Renae Simon, Q&Q Symone Enterprises, Inc.

Webinar login information and a registration reminder will be provided prior to this event via email. If you need assistance, please call 910-755-7498.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by SBCN State Office

Topic: Tax Planning

This workshop will help business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations including covering sales and use tax basics, registering for an account, and learning about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected. In addition, participants will receive hands-on help preparing sales and use tax returns. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop.

Speaker(s): NCDOR

This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration.Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by SBCN State Office

Topic: Tax Planning

This workshop will give participants a better understanding of state withholding tax requirements when hiring a new employee. Participants will learn about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account, and how to fill out a return in addition to discussing when withholding is required for certain 1099 recipients.

Speaker(s): NCDOR

This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration.Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Marketing and Sales

Instagram is a great way to market your business. But, have you used Instagram Stories and Instagram TV before? These two features inside the platform can help business owners to increase engagement and gain followers. This lively webinar will show you:• Various features are inside of Instagram Stories • Understanding Tagging and Geolocation • How to go live in Instagram • How to create highlights • Creating a series and previews for your fans

Speaker(s): Chisa Pennix-Brown, CEO Ladybizness.com

A Zoom link will be sent prior to your class.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Start-up Assistance

In this action-packed seminar, we will begin our discussion with your nonprofit ideas, providing you with a framework for how to develop the concept in terms of its organizational structure, revenue model and the right team to have at your boardroom table. State and federal documentation will be covered.

Speaker(s): David Morrison

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Business Basics

Small business owners will learn how to create and write a simple plan. Components of a business plan will be discussed.

Speaker(s): Steve Carver

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Marketing and Sales

To share online you must create content. Writing your verbal content and pairing it with rich media is how you get people to pay attention. Learn what works best of various social media sites. This lively webinar will discuss using photos, graphics, and videos to drive traffic to your website and increase engagement.

Speaker(s): Chisa Pennix-Brown

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Customer Relations

Repeat business and customers is the lifeblood of every business. Outstanding customer service is the key. This seminar highlights important customer service practices that business owners can take back to implement in their own business. Learn the secrets to create a Disney-like experience, and success culture in your business. John Formica, an "Ex-Disney Guy", and leading authority in the Hospitality Service Industry, organizational culture and business growth, is "America's Best Customer Service Experience Coach." As a former successful Disney hotel leader, John will share his incredible experience, best practices and proven Disney success strategies to help you create magical experiences for your customers, and keep them coming back for more.

Speaker(s): John Formica

Fee: No Cost

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BCC Online/ At Your Home  

BCC Online/ At Your Home Online

Si está planeando iniciar un negocio pero no está seguro sobre su estructura legal o cómo decidir cual sería la mejor para usted, cómo redactar un plan de negocios o no está seguro si necesita un EIN o cómo obtenerlo. ¿Te encuentras preocupado sobre la licencias, permisos y zonificación o entender las diferencias entre un empleado y un contratista independiente? Aquí está el seminario para ti. Dirigido por un contador local y en el idioma Español. este seminario está repleto de información invaluable para dirigirlo por el camino correcto hacia la planificación, el inicio y el mantenimiento de un negocio legal.Se proporcionará un certificado a las personas que completen los diez seminarios web.

Speaker(s): Sam Stern

Se proporcionará información de inicio de sesión del seminario web y un recordatorio de registro antes de este evento por correo electrónico. Si necesita ayuda, llame al 910-755-8561.

Fee: No Cost

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Email: scotta@brunswickcc.edu

Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Nonprofit

In Part II of the “Creating A Nonprofit” seminar series, we will focus on making certain you have the right team within your organizations. Understand the value off recruiting energetic board members, tools to help you develop your board and how to keep them engaged with your cause once they join.:Topics Covered:• How to evaluate engagement• Designing policies and procedures that address key• organizational needs i.e. Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower,• Document Retention, Fundraising and more.• If your organization is ready to meet community needs, this is the session for you.

Speaker(s): David Morrison

The class will be held from 6:00pm - 7:15pm with an optional Question and Answer period from 7:15pm - 8:30pm.A Zoom Link will be sent to you prior to your class.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Business Accounting and Budget

Learn the basics of keeping your books from a seasoned business owner. The process of bookkeeping is explained in laymen’s terms.

Speaker(s): Steve Carver

Fee: No Cost

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BCC Online/ At Your Home 

Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Marketing and Sales

This course is designed to help you put the pieces together. If you have a disjointed strategy or no strategy at all this course will help you to navigate your current marketing plan and enhance it with proven social media strategies. This hands-on workshop will enable attendees with the skills to do the following:Find targeted content that they can share with their audience Connect all their social media outlet to maximize reach

Speaker(s): Chisa Pennix-Brown

Fee: No Cost

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BCC Online/ At Your Home
Online

Está invitado a la presentación de Thread Capital el 22 de septiembre titulada "Cómo Pensar como un Prestamista," donde los participantes aprenderán cómo prepararse para un préstamo de negocio. Los participantes aprenderán sobre los seis pilares de crédito y cómo los prestamistas evalúan cada pilar en una solicitud de préstamo. La meta de la presentación es que los participantes entiendan qué expectativas deben tener cuando presenten una solicitud de préstamo y ciertos pasos que pueden tomar antes para fortalecer una solicitud de crédito. Thread Capital es una organización sin fines de lucro certificada como Institución Financiera de Desarrollo Comunitario (CDFI, por sus siglas en inglés). La meta de la organización es dar el capital, coaching y conexiones a las personas que viven en áreas rurales, mujeres, minorías y personas con bajos ingresos. Thread Capital es una subsidiaria del NC Rural Center, una organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a promover e implementar buenas estrategias económicas para mejorar la calidad de vida para la gente rural de Carolina del Norte.Se proporcionará un certificado a las personas que completen los diez seminarios web.

Speaker(s): Camila Molina, Loan Officer with Thread Capital

Se proporcionará información de inicio de sesión del seminario web y un recordatorio de registro antes de este evento por correo electrónico. Si necesita ayuda, llame al 910-755-8561.

Fee: No Cost

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Online Facilitated by Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) Small Business Center

Topic: Tax Planning

In this class you will learn: What is my business entity structure and why it matters for your taxes?What form do I file?When is it due? What is taxable income? It’s not just your bank balanceWhat are deductible expenses?What is depreciation and Section 179?Can I really write-off a new car in my business?Why clean books matter.

Speaker(s): Mary Rhyne, CPA

Fee: No Cost

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