Free Seminars/Webinars
Online
Please check each individual seminar to see its location and registration information. Attend any 5 seminars with the Core Business Seminar (CBS) designation, and you will receive an Entrepreneurial Foundation Certificate.
Call 919-718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Online seminars.
-
How to Obtain Capital for Your Business (Taught in Spanish)
Aug06Securing funding is one of the most significant hurdles for small business owners and entrepreneurs. This seminar is designed to demystify the capital acquisition process, specifically tailored for the Spanish-speaking business community in North Carolina. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the financial landscape and the concrete steps needed to prepare their business for lending.
- Start • End Date: 08/06/2026 • 08/06/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Carlos Liriano
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
-
Bookkeeping Tips for Entrepreneurs
Sep09Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation of every successful business. This webinar will teach entrepreneurs how to organize financial records, track income and expenses, manage cash flow, and implement bookkeeping best practices. Participants will also learn about bookkeeping software options and how proper recordkeeping supports tax preparation, funding opportunities, and informed business decisions.
- Start • End Date: 09/09/2026 • 09/09/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 11:30 PM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor:
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
-
Establishing Business Credit
Sep16Strong business credit can open the door to financing and business growth. Participants will learn the steps to establish business credit, separate personal and business finances, build a positive credit profile, and position their business for future funding opportunities.
- Start • End Date: 09/16/2026 • 09/16/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor:
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
-
Financial Management and Budgeting
Sep23This session provides practical financial management strategies to help business owners improve profitability and sustainability. Topics include budgeting, cash flow management, financial goal setting, monitoring business performance, and using financial information to make sound business decisions.
- Start • End Date: 09/23/2026 • 09/23/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor:
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
-
How to Secure Funding for a Non-Profit Organization
Sep30This webinar will provide nonprofit leaders with strategies for identifying and securing funding. Participants will learn about grant opportunities, corporate sponsorships, donor cultivation, fundraising strategies, and best practices for developing compelling funding proposals that support long-term organizational sustainability.
- Start • End Date: 09/30/2026 • 09/30/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor:
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
-
Tax Planning for the Small Business Owner
Oct22Learn how proactive tax planning can help reduce your tax liability and improve your business's financial health. This webinar covers federal and state tax responsibilities, self-employment taxes, payroll taxes, sales and use taxes, quarterly estimated tax payments, common deductions, recordkeeping best practices, and tax-saving strategies for small business owners.
- Start • End Date: 10/22/2026 • 10/22/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor:
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location: