Topic: Start-up Assistance The structure of a small business affects taxation, legal and financial liability as well as decision-making. Before selecting a small business structure, you should understand each structure and it’s unique legal and tax consequences. This weminar will review the various structures a business can take (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, […]

Greetings on behalf of Secretary Walter E. Gaskin, Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (NCDMVA) and Chairman Rodney Anderson, North Carolina Military Affairs Commission (NCMAC). You are invited to participate in the 2022 North Carolina Defense Summit (NCDS), September 27, 2022 in Raleigh, NC. The Inaugural Summit presents “best practices” in advancing North Carolina as the most military, Veteran […]

Topic: Tax Planning This webinar will help qualifying nonprofits better understand the proper procedure for requesting a sales and use tax refund. Participants will focus on the process for completing the Nonprofit and Governmental Entity Claim for Refund of State and County Sales and Use Taxes. Speaker(s): NCDOR This webinar will be presented via Webex […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance The structure of a small business affects taxation, legal and financial liability as well as decision-making. Before selecting a small business structure, you should understand each structure and it’s unique legal and tax consequences. This weminar will review the various structures a business can take (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, […]

Gain a solid understanding of taxes required for small business owners and develop the best tax strategy for your business. Become familiar with the latest tax forms and procedures for both state and federal taxes. Discover how everyday business decisions can have tax implications that can affect your bottom line. This seminar is important for […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance This seminar will show how to determine what licenses and permits you need, how to satisfy IRS requirements, what records you need to keep and legal structures. Speaker(s): Bob Moore Fee: No Cost Register Online Already Registered? Sign in for more information.

There has never been a time that is as easy and economical to do great marketing! In Dynamite Marketing On A Firecracker Budget For Small Business you will discover 50+ successful ways to market your business and easily reach customers. Speaker(s): Mike Collins Fee: No Cost Register Online Already Registered? Sign in for more information.

Topic: Managing a Business · Destination Mastery- vision, mission, culture and how they are used · Time Mastery- how to best manage your most valuable resource · Financial Mastery- understanding your numbers · Delivery Mastery- supply, quality, service, making it easy for customers to buy Speaker(s): Beverly Kiser-Nutt Fee: No Cost Register Online Already Registered? […]

Join us for an information session on upcoming contracting opportunities at the university, local, and city government. By Veterans Business Outreach Center @ FSU Register

Topic: Start-up Assistance Ice House Entrepreneurship Program This proven, award-winning program has helped launch thousands of businesses. Is your's next? The Ice House Entrepreneurial Mindset consists of 4 sessions on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm. This course begins Wednesday, September 28th and is completed on Wednesday October 19th. Classes will be held online through […]

Topic: Tax Planning This webinar will assist online sellers that are “engaged in business” in North Carolina. Areas of discussion within the webinar will include: sellers with a physical presence in N.C., remote sales to N.C., marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers as well as applying for a N.C. Sales and Use Tax Account ID, if […]

Join us this Friday, September 30, 2022, @ 0800-1000 ET In-Person & virtual hybrid DEFTECH Coffee Call (TEAMS Link Below) as we wrap up a month of Battlefield Innovation. Every Friday, 0900 Eastern, grab your Coffee, bring your ideas, and join the NC Defense Technology Transition (DEFTECH) Community for an open, informal, virtual “Coffee Call” […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance B Corps represent a movement of entrepreneurs who are proud of their companies’ positive impact, whether it’s improving the livelihoods of their workers, strengthening their community ties, or revolutionizing current environmental practices. Over 100 thousand companies around the world are using the B Impact Assessment, a free, confidential online tool to measure […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for start-up, financing, and marketing as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations, and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your […]

Excellent for start-ups and a great refresher for existing small businesses! Discover how to analyze your market potential and identify potential customers by using free and reliable information resources, including demographic information, marketing forecasts, and social media. How to Find Your Customers shows you ways to find vital information about your market without paying for […]

The inaugural contractor’s college classes are designed to engage diverse contractors in doing business with the university’s capital project expansions. Topics will include Introduction to Samet & McFarland, Prequalification Process, Bidding & Estimating, Managing for Success, Mitigating Risk, Growing Financial Literacy, Levering Technology, and Business Development & Networking. THE CONTRACTOR'S COLLEGE WILL BE HELD AT […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance BUSINESS BASICS CERTIFICATE SEMINARS Please note these seminars can be taken as standalone or those who take all with Wayne Community College’s Small Business Center will be awarded a certificate of completion. The Business Basics Curriculum consists of: Discovering Your Unique Position, The Keys to a Winning Small Business Plan, Finding the […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Making the decision to become an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for everyone. It takes hard work, grit, and determination and can sometimes leave you confused and overwhelmed. At times it can feel like you are taking steps backward, but success as an entrepreneur isn’t linear. This session will […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance Making the decision to become an entrepreneur and starting a small business is not for everyone. It takes hard work, grit, and determination and can sometimes leave you confused and overwhelmed. At times it can feel like you are taking steps backward, but success as an entrepreneur isn’t linear. This session will […]

Topic: Start-up Assistance In this seminar business owners will learn the following: • What is required to legally start a business • LLC, S and C Corp, non-profits vs sole proprietor • Franchising from the franchisee and franchisor perspective • Operating Agreements and why they are important • Overview of trademarks and copyright law Speaker(s): […]

Join AH4NC and VBH for a Military-Veteran Career Networking Event & Happy Hour on Friday, Oct 7 in advance of the Wake Forest vs Army Football Game Connecting Military, Veterans, and Spouses with Veteran Friendly Companies 30 veteran-friendly companies expected Lawrence Joel Memorial Coliseum (LJVM) at Wake Forest University Networking begins at 1:00p, Happy Hour […]

UNCW’s Center for Cyber Defense Education (CCDE) is hosting its fourth annual Cybersecurity Conference (Thur, 13 OCT) and associated Workshop (Wed, 12 OCT). The venue is the Congdon Building (formerly Computer Information Systems). Registration Details - Click Button to Register Public - $100.00/person per day Registration fees cover associated costs; e.g., lunch, coffee, materials, parking, […]