Description
Small Business Center Growing America Through Entrepreneurship
Small Business Center
Small Business
Richmond Community College’s Small Business
Center supports the development of new businesses
and the growth of existing businesses by being a
community-based provider of counseling, training,
and resource information. Our professional staff
helps to find solutions to challenging business
questions, assistance in the creation of a business plan and other areas that would generate
growth/expansion of existing businesses. No question is too simple or complicated. Whether you
have a desire to start a new business or want to take a professional development courses, the
Small Business Center has something to offer you.
Individual Counseling
Small business owners and prospective owners may also receive free one-on-one counseling,
assistance and referrals to appropriate agencies for further counseling. Available on an as-needed
basis, this local confidential service acts as a sounding board for new ideas and/or concerns
individuals may have about their new or existing business.
If you would like to schedule an appointment for our free, confidential, one-to-one small
business counseling, follow this link, fill in your information and submit your form. We will
respond to your request promptly and work to schedule your time with one of our expert
counselors.
Growing America through Entrepreneurship (GATE)
GATE targets people who have been laid off from their previous jobs but are interested in
starting their own business instead of finding another job. GATE is a twofold project—it focuses
on entrepreneurial individual counseling and enhancing entrepreneurial
readiness through a scholarship program. Scholarships can only be
used to enhance entrepreneurial skills and are closely matched to the
aspiring entrepreneur’s needs. Visit the website athttp://www.ncprojectgate.org to find out if you are eligible and to
apply.
Contact
For more information on the services and program office contact Small Business Center Director,
Deborah D. Hardison at (910)410-1687 or [email protected].
The Small Business Turnaround
Topic: Business Basics
If your business is sinking and you don’t know what to do, you need to attend this seminar to
learn how to turn things around – quickly. Not all businesses can be saved, but most can with
some hard work, tough financial management and the ability to make difficult choices. You’ll
learn the basic tools needed to pull your business back from the brink, and you’ll also discover
low-cost / no-cost resources available to you to help you manage the turnaround. Speaker: Russ
Seagle
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 14, 2013 Thursday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
360 Management: Managing You and Your Business
Topic: Managing a Business
Revitalize Your Small Business. Keep your small
business from going stale. Tips how to revitalize, grow
and expand a small business. Owners of many
established businesses are searching for various ways
to re-energize and freshen the business. Discuss how to
select and start new profit centers, improve marketing
and advertising return on investments, convert regular
customers into devoted and raving fans, analyze your
staffing performance and opportunities. The use of the
Internet and the importance of enhancing customer
relationships will be discussed as well. Speaker: Steve Carver
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 19, 2013 Tuesday 9 AM – 12 PM Cole Auditorium $ 5
Who has Time for Managing People?
Topic: Managing a Business
Speaker: John Formica "The Ex Disney Guy"
Date: March 20, 2013
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Cole Auditorium
Fee: $ 5
Grantwriting A-L
Topic: Financing
This two part course will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field
of grant writing! You’ll learn how to: Effectively complete a grant application Build a database
of grant foundations, private and governmental Prepare and submit successful grant proposals by
covering all the main components, A-Z. Speaker: Gypsie Murdaugh
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 26, 2013 Tuesday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Secrets of Great Customer Service
Topic: Managing a Business
Find out: *What you need to do to attract new customers, keep them happy and keep them
coming back. *Which strategies retain customers and which ones drive them away. *Difference
between good and bad customer service. You’ll leave with skills to improve customer
relationships, build customer loyalty and increase sales. Speaker: Emily Ballance
Location: Cole Auditorium, Richmond Community College Cole Auditorium, Hamlet, NC
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 27, 2013 Wednesday 9 AM – 12 PM Cole Auditorium $ 5
Grantwriting M-Z
Topic: Financing
Continue your understanding of writing winning grant proposals with this 2nd seminar that
completes the grant writing experience by learning the basics of the grant writing process You
will learn how to: Find grant funding foundations Align the right grants with the right programs;
Write basic grant proposals Develop programs and proposals that address current issues.
Speaker: Gypsie Murdaugh
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 28, 2013 Thursday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Conflict Resolution that Builds More Loyal Customers
Topic: Customer Relations
In this high energy presentation you will: * Learn how to be strong and centered in the presence
of conflict, embrace & transform conflict with joy & compassion. * Experience conflict as the
doorway to enhanced relationships & productivity, use your vision as a tool for transforming
conflict, and Implement a practical perspective on handling conflict resulting in a win-win
solution. Speaker: Martin Brossman
Date Day Time Location Fee
April 2, 2013 Tuesday 1 PM – 4 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Marketing Your Business Using Online Ads & Free Directories
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Learn how to put your business in the hands of customers using
free internet directories and online ads. We will discuss: * A list of
free internet directories you can list your business with that will
give you more Google luv * How to figure out where you might
want to place an ad that will reach your customers * How to test
ads * Which ad source might work best for your business.
Speaker: Martin Brossman: Director of Martin Brossman and
Associates, an organization committed to supporting people in
living prosperous lives they love. He is known for his focused,
rapid-results coaching method which appeals equally to executive, small business and
entrepreneurial clients.
Date Day Time Location Fee
April 2, 2013 Tuesday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Promoting your Small Business Online
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Are you looking to expand your small business? Are you prepared to take
your products and services online? Conquering the internet can be simple,
fast, and cost-effective. L. Diane Wolfe walks you through the steps, from
creating a dynamic website to generating publicity. Promotion basics are
outlined for those starting a web-based business or setting up a website for
their physical business. Don't get tangled in the web - learn how to develop
a successful online marketing plan today! Speaker: L. Diane Wolfe
Date Day Time Location Fee
April 16, 2013 Tuesday 6 PM – 9 PM Honeycutt Center Free
Getting it all Done: Time Management for Small Business Owners
Topic: Managing a Business
This seminar offers great information about setting
priorities and more! You will learn: * How to
organize and stay that way * Scheduling * Dealing
with people in a more efficient way * And Much
More!!! Speaker: Mike Collins
Date: April 30, 2013
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Cole Auditorium
Fee: $ 5
Home-Based Business: How to Start One That Works
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Do you want to run a home-based business? What type of business would you start? How will
you market it? Get the answers to these questions and many more. This seminar will show you
how to: * Choose the business that FITS you. * Use the 10 Tips any home-based business owner
needs to know. * Find the permits, handle the legal issues * And much more! Speaker: Mike
Collins
Date Day Time Location Fee
May 16, 2013 Thursday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Taking Control of your Workday and No Longer Have a Stressful Day
Topic: Managing a Business
Learn how to take stress out of your workday and be more
productive. Speaker: John Formica
Date: May 20, 2013
Day: Monday
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Cole Auditorium
Fee: $ 5
Fifteen Common Mistakes That Will Undermine
Any Business
Topic: Business Basics
Opening and operating a small business normally involves a great deal of time and a substantial
financial investment. During this two-hour seminar, you will learn the fifteen most common
mistakes made by entrepreneurs that ultimately undermine their business. Regardless of whether
you are opening or operating a business, regardless of the size of your company, this seminar
will prove to be invaluable in helping you form a legal, profitable, and growing business.
Speaker: Bob Moore
Date Day Time Location Fee
May 28, 2013 Tuesday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Raise Your Credit Score to Over 740 Points:
Receive That Personal or Business Loan
Topic: Financing
A good credit score is now considered to be 740
points or higher. Now more than ever, having good
credit is important in being able to obtain a personal
or business loan. Your credit score is also important
in determining the interest rate of your loans, your
insurance premiums and deposits required for phone
and utility services. Do you understand these credit
reports and how to read them? In this three-hour seminar we will: * Discuss the history of credit
scoring, how to read a credit report and what factors are used in calculating your FICO or
Beacon score. * Learn the legal tricks credit bureaus do not reveal on how to raise your score
simply by the way you use your credit cards, treat inquiries, make your payments and carry
balances. * Receive information about the importance of maintaining good credit and the
positive financial consequences it produces. Using several proven methods, your credit score
could increase by 50-100 points or more within 60 days. Make plans to attend now! Speaker:
Bob Moore
Date Day Time Location Fee
April 24, 2013 Wednesday 6 PM – 9 PM Honeycutt Center Free
For current schedule and to register online…….
doc_777705520.pdf
Small Business Center Growing America Through Entrepreneurship
Small Business Center
Small Business
Richmond Community College’s Small Business
Center supports the development of new businesses
and the growth of existing businesses by being a
community-based provider of counseling, training,
and resource information. Our professional staff
helps to find solutions to challenging business
questions, assistance in the creation of a business plan and other areas that would generate
growth/expansion of existing businesses. No question is too simple or complicated. Whether you
have a desire to start a new business or want to take a professional development courses, the
Small Business Center has something to offer you.
Individual Counseling
Small business owners and prospective owners may also receive free one-on-one counseling,
assistance and referrals to appropriate agencies for further counseling. Available on an as-needed
basis, this local confidential service acts as a sounding board for new ideas and/or concerns
individuals may have about their new or existing business.
If you would like to schedule an appointment for our free, confidential, one-to-one small
business counseling, follow this link, fill in your information and submit your form. We will
respond to your request promptly and work to schedule your time with one of our expert
counselors.
Growing America through Entrepreneurship (GATE)
GATE targets people who have been laid off from their previous jobs but are interested in
starting their own business instead of finding another job. GATE is a twofold project—it focuses
on entrepreneurial individual counseling and enhancing entrepreneurial
readiness through a scholarship program. Scholarships can only be
used to enhance entrepreneurial skills and are closely matched to the
aspiring entrepreneur’s needs. Visit the website athttp://www.ncprojectgate.org to find out if you are eligible and to
apply.
Contact
For more information on the services and program office contact Small Business Center Director,
Deborah D. Hardison at (910)410-1687 or [email protected].
The Small Business Turnaround
Topic: Business Basics
If your business is sinking and you don’t know what to do, you need to attend this seminar to
learn how to turn things around – quickly. Not all businesses can be saved, but most can with
some hard work, tough financial management and the ability to make difficult choices. You’ll
learn the basic tools needed to pull your business back from the brink, and you’ll also discover
low-cost / no-cost resources available to you to help you manage the turnaround. Speaker: Russ
Seagle
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 14, 2013 Thursday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
360 Management: Managing You and Your Business
Topic: Managing a Business
Revitalize Your Small Business. Keep your small
business from going stale. Tips how to revitalize, grow
and expand a small business. Owners of many
established businesses are searching for various ways
to re-energize and freshen the business. Discuss how to
select and start new profit centers, improve marketing
and advertising return on investments, convert regular
customers into devoted and raving fans, analyze your
staffing performance and opportunities. The use of the
Internet and the importance of enhancing customer
relationships will be discussed as well. Speaker: Steve Carver
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 19, 2013 Tuesday 9 AM – 12 PM Cole Auditorium $ 5
Who has Time for Managing People?
Topic: Managing a Business
Speaker: John Formica "The Ex Disney Guy"
Date: March 20, 2013
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Cole Auditorium
Fee: $ 5
Grantwriting A-L
Topic: Financing
This two part course will equip you with the skills and tools you need to enter the exciting field
of grant writing! You’ll learn how to: Effectively complete a grant application Build a database
of grant foundations, private and governmental Prepare and submit successful grant proposals by
covering all the main components, A-Z. Speaker: Gypsie Murdaugh
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 26, 2013 Tuesday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Secrets of Great Customer Service
Topic: Managing a Business
Find out: *What you need to do to attract new customers, keep them happy and keep them
coming back. *Which strategies retain customers and which ones drive them away. *Difference
between good and bad customer service. You’ll leave with skills to improve customer
relationships, build customer loyalty and increase sales. Speaker: Emily Ballance
Location: Cole Auditorium, Richmond Community College Cole Auditorium, Hamlet, NC
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 27, 2013 Wednesday 9 AM – 12 PM Cole Auditorium $ 5
Grantwriting M-Z
Topic: Financing
Continue your understanding of writing winning grant proposals with this 2nd seminar that
completes the grant writing experience by learning the basics of the grant writing process You
will learn how to: Find grant funding foundations Align the right grants with the right programs;
Write basic grant proposals Develop programs and proposals that address current issues.
Speaker: Gypsie Murdaugh
Date Day Time Location Fee
March 28, 2013 Thursday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Conflict Resolution that Builds More Loyal Customers
Topic: Customer Relations
In this high energy presentation you will: * Learn how to be strong and centered in the presence
of conflict, embrace & transform conflict with joy & compassion. * Experience conflict as the
doorway to enhanced relationships & productivity, use your vision as a tool for transforming
conflict, and Implement a practical perspective on handling conflict resulting in a win-win
solution. Speaker: Martin Brossman
Date Day Time Location Fee
April 2, 2013 Tuesday 1 PM – 4 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Marketing Your Business Using Online Ads & Free Directories
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Learn how to put your business in the hands of customers using
free internet directories and online ads. We will discuss: * A list of
free internet directories you can list your business with that will
give you more Google luv * How to figure out where you might
want to place an ad that will reach your customers * How to test
ads * Which ad source might work best for your business.
Speaker: Martin Brossman: Director of Martin Brossman and
Associates, an organization committed to supporting people in
living prosperous lives they love. He is known for his focused,
rapid-results coaching method which appeals equally to executive, small business and
entrepreneurial clients.
Date Day Time Location Fee
April 2, 2013 Tuesday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Promoting your Small Business Online
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Are you looking to expand your small business? Are you prepared to take
your products and services online? Conquering the internet can be simple,
fast, and cost-effective. L. Diane Wolfe walks you through the steps, from
creating a dynamic website to generating publicity. Promotion basics are
outlined for those starting a web-based business or setting up a website for
their physical business. Don't get tangled in the web - learn how to develop
a successful online marketing plan today! Speaker: L. Diane Wolfe
Date Day Time Location Fee
April 16, 2013 Tuesday 6 PM – 9 PM Honeycutt Center Free
Getting it all Done: Time Management for Small Business Owners
Topic: Managing a Business
This seminar offers great information about setting
priorities and more! You will learn: * How to
organize and stay that way * Scheduling * Dealing
with people in a more efficient way * And Much
More!!! Speaker: Mike Collins
Date: April 30, 2013
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Cole Auditorium
Fee: $ 5
Home-Based Business: How to Start One That Works
Topic: Start-up Assistance
Do you want to run a home-based business? What type of business would you start? How will
you market it? Get the answers to these questions and many more. This seminar will show you
how to: * Choose the business that FITS you. * Use the 10 Tips any home-based business owner
needs to know. * Find the permits, handle the legal issues * And much more! Speaker: Mike
Collins
Date Day Time Location Fee
May 16, 2013 Thursday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Taking Control of your Workday and No Longer Have a Stressful Day
Topic: Managing a Business
Learn how to take stress out of your workday and be more
productive. Speaker: John Formica
Date: May 20, 2013
Day: Monday
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Cole Auditorium
Fee: $ 5
Fifteen Common Mistakes That Will Undermine
Any Business
Topic: Business Basics
Opening and operating a small business normally involves a great deal of time and a substantial
financial investment. During this two-hour seminar, you will learn the fifteen most common
mistakes made by entrepreneurs that ultimately undermine their business. Regardless of whether
you are opening or operating a business, regardless of the size of your company, this seminar
will prove to be invaluable in helping you form a legal, profitable, and growing business.
Speaker: Bob Moore
Date Day Time Location Fee
May 28, 2013 Tuesday 6 PM – 9 PM Cole Auditorium Free
Raise Your Credit Score to Over 740 Points:
Receive That Personal or Business Loan
Topic: Financing
A good credit score is now considered to be 740
points or higher. Now more than ever, having good
credit is important in being able to obtain a personal
or business loan. Your credit score is also important
in determining the interest rate of your loans, your
insurance premiums and deposits required for phone
and utility services. Do you understand these credit
reports and how to read them? In this three-hour seminar we will: * Discuss the history of credit
scoring, how to read a credit report and what factors are used in calculating your FICO or
Beacon score. * Learn the legal tricks credit bureaus do not reveal on how to raise your score
simply by the way you use your credit cards, treat inquiries, make your payments and carry
balances. * Receive information about the importance of maintaining good credit and the
positive financial consequences it produces. Using several proven methods, your credit score
could increase by 50-100 points or more within 60 days. Make plans to attend now! Speaker:
Bob Moore
Date Day Time Location Fee
April 24, 2013 Wednesday 6 PM – 9 PM Honeycutt Center Free
For current schedule and to register online…….
doc_777705520.pdf