Continuing Education: Small Business Center

For more information contact:

Patricia Killette
Small Business Center Director
(252) 246-1232
pkillette@wilsoncc.edu

Lisa Morgan
SBC Secretary
(252) 246-1209
lmorgan@wilsoncc.edu

902 Herring Avenue, C-103 & C-106 (Map)

Click here to print, complete, and mail or fax the Registration Form.

Fax# (252) 237-1668
Payment must accompany registration form for classes with fees. Call 246-1209 or 246-1232 for payment instructions.

Current Schedule

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Your Partner for Business Success

 

Services Provided by the Small Business Center

Building C

 

REAL Entrepreneurship

REAL (Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning) is for people interested in starting or expanding their own small business. REAL gives the tools and information needed to evaluate and plan your small business idea and learn if self employment is for you. Learn how to prepare a business plan that includes customized financial projections. Computer lab time and spreadsheet templates included. Guest speakers may include a local attorney, accountant, insurance agent, and other professionals. The following topics are covered in REAL:
The Realities of Self-Employment
• Self-Assessment
• Personal Finances & Budgeting
• Community Analysis
• Finding a Market Niche
• Intro to Concepts Writing the Business Plan
• Financial Feasibility
• Small Business Marketing
• Personnel & Customer Service
• Legal Structure & Taxes
• Cash Flow & Break-even Analysis
• Understanding Financial Statements
• Legal Issues

Wednesdays • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • September 1 - November 17 • Room: B-210
$82 Fee • Instructor: Mark Corbett • Section Number: 13459
Early Registration is required.

 

Certification Courses


Notary Public Training

Student requirements: purchase the current Notary Public Guidebook, read prior to class, and bring to class. Bring a valid N.C. picture ID to class. The notary exam will be administered in the latter portion of the class. Must score 80% or better to pass the course. This course can also be used for an update and re-commission. $65 fee plus text ($27.00). Early Registration Required. (0.7 CEU)

Wednesday and Thursday • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. • August 18 and 19
Room G-242 • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Section Number: 13429

Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • September 22
Room G-124c • Instructor: Shirley Dupree • Section Number: 13430

Tuesday and Thursday • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. • October 12 and 14
Room G-242 • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Section Number: 13434

Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • November 10
Room G-124c • Instructor: Shirley Dupree • Section Number: 13435

Monday and Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. • December 6 and 7
Room G-242 • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Section Number: 13437

Electronic Notary Public

Instructs existing N.C. notary publics in the new legislative procedure required to perform electronic notorial acts. Requirements: valid N.C. picture ID; student must hold a valid commission as a N.C. notary public; have basic computer skills; textbook; and exit exam.

Wednesday • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. • September 29
Room A-112 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Shirley Dupree • Section Number: 13438

CFC Refrigerant Certification

EPA requires CFC certification for all HVAC/R service personnel who work with refrigerants. This class will supply the training and knowledge to assist in preparing for the state exam required to be CFC certified.

Mondays • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • September 27 - November 1
Room G-209 • $70 Fee • Instructor: Donald Evans • Section Number: 13439

Cosmetology - Continuing Education 2010

Fearless Color Correction

Take the fear out of color correction. The hair colorist will be able to confidently follow a step-by-step procedure to create excellent color correction results. Learn ways to tint back and remove unwanted depth as well as preventive tips. Be confident in removing unwanted ash tones and know how to remove artificially dark tones from the hair. Early registration required.

Monday • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • August 30
Room E-100 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Tammy Hetzel • Section Number: 13520

Multi-Dimensional Highlighting

At the completion of this class, the stylist will have a thorough understanding of color theory and how to successfully choose the right tone for any highlighting situation as well as two demonstrations of highlight techniques. Early registration required.

Monday • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. • August 30
Room E-100 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Tammy Hetzel • Section Number: 13521

Insurance Life & Health Pre-Licensing

This 48-hour course prepares students to take the State exam to become an agent for Life & Health insurance.

Mondays and Tuesdays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • October 11 - November 16
Room E-101 • $137 Fee • Instructor: Dennis Shearin • Section Number: 13440

Insurance Agents Continuing Education

Continuing education credits for licensed insurance agents (.8 ICEU per day). A valid NC picture ID and NC Insurance License pocket care required for admittance to class. Early registration required.

Insurance - Continuing Education 2010

Fees for each of the following; $65 registration, plus $1.65 per ICEU. Each class will be held in E-101

Pre-Teller Training

Designed for those interested in becoming bank tellers. Some of the topics covered are customer relations, handling cash, professional conduct and dress, the interview process, and much more. Early registration required.

Mondays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • October 18 - November 22
Room C-105 • $82 Fee • Instructor: Cindy Boykin Allen • Section Number: 13457

Real Estate Mandatory Update - Continuing Education 2011

Valid NC picture ID and NC Real Estate License pocket card required for admittance.

Wednesday • 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • October 20
Room E-100 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Wilson Board of Realtors • Section Number: 13538

Real Estate Elective - Risky Business

Valid NC picture ID and NC Real Estate License pocket card required for admittance.

Wednesday • 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. • October 20
Room E-100 • $65 Fee • Instructor: Wilson Board of Realtors • Section Number: 13519

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Continuing Education 2010

Follows prescribed training to meet continuing education requirements of the NC Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission. Each course carries six (6) hours of CE credit. Early registration required.

Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • August 25
Room G-124c • $65 Fee • Instructor: Russell Brice • Section Number: 13499

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III & IV Certification

Provides the individual with a general knowledge of the operation of the wastewater treatment systems. Students will gain knowledge of the laws and regulations related to wastewater treatment system operation, equipment usually employed in such plants, and the ability to describe the general maintenance requirements for such equipment. The individuals will prepare for the North Carolina Water Pollution Control System Operators Certification Commission Examination. Textbook and early registration required.

Mondays and Wednesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 30 - November 8
Room G-242 • $192 Fee • Instructor: Russell Brice • Section Number: 13460

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Seminars 4 Success

To guarantee a space in a class, Early registration is required. Fees due at registration.Business items (laptop, cell phone, paper, pen, etc.) on a table.

 

Uncovering the Leader in You

Are you prepared to move into a position of leadership?  The author and speaker will outline the steps required to become an effective and dynamic leader.  Move from Bashful to Bold with this seminar.

Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • August 4 • Section Number: 13563
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: Diane Wolfe

Improve Your Business with Social Networks

Learn to use Facebook, Twitter, and other social networks to improve and market your business. Find out how to work with your customers to help spread the good news about your company or agency.

Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • September 1
Chamber of Commerce • Instructor: Martin Brossman • Section Number: 13518

Ask the Experts About Business Legal Issues

Are you struggling with debt or credit issues, have Human Relation and Labor questions, or have other business related problems? Ask the panel of attorneys your business-related questions, and get your answers from the experts.

Wednesday • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • October 6
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • Instructor: Pat Killette • Section Number: 13506

Ask the Experts About Business Tax Issues

Taxes and accounting are a complicated process for any business. Are you keeping your records in a shoe box? Does your office look like a version of the World’s Messiest Office? Which documents should you keep and for how long? Are you always unsure of the current tax laws? Come to this session to ask the experts and get answers.

Wednesday • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • November 3
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • Instructor: Pat Killette • Section Number: 13507

Financial Planning for Business Owners

Have you decided what will happen to the business if you retire or pass away? How do you protect your key assets and lower your business costs? Do you understand that your most important business assets are your customers? This seminar is a continuation of “Begin with the End in Mind”.

Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • December 1
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • Instructor: Cliff Davis • Section Number: 13517


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Free Small Business Seminars


ALE B.A.R.S. Class

“Be a Responsible Server”

Are you a restaurant, bar, grocery store, or convenient store employee or owner? This course covers who can purchase lottery tickets, cigarettes, or alcohol, and who can sell or serve these products. Instruction provided by the Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, and each will be held in Room E-101. Early registration is required.

ALE B.A.R.S. Class – “Be a Responsible Server”

Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • August 3 • Section Number: 12677

Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • September 7 • Section Number: 13467

Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • October 5 • Section Number: 13480

Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • November 2 • Section Number: 13481

Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • December 7 • Section Number: 13483

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ABC’s of Starting a Business

Starting your own business may seem like an overwhelming task but it really is not so hard if you take it step by step. This workshop is an in-depth walk through on the mechanics of developing a business concept, feasibility, licensing, and the written plan, plus the financial projections by line item. This workshop is a must for those starting their own business.

Thursday • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • August 5 • Section Number: 12575
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette

Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 31
Room C-101 • Instructor: Gertrude Lynn • Section Number: 13500

Thursday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • September 23
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette • Section Number: 13462

Thursday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • October 21
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette • Section Number: 13463

Thursday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • November 18
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette • Section Number: 13464

Thursday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • December 2
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette • Section Number: 13265

Financing Your Business, Myth & Fact

How do you attract financing for your start-up or existing business? What do bankers and investors look for when considering your loan request? Obtaining a loan is one of the most important sales presentations you will ever make. Developing a successful loan package will increase your chances of getting a response.

Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • September 28
Room C-101 • Instructor: Jeff Hamilton • Section Number: 13512

Grant Writing 101

Learn the basics of writing grant proposals for non-profit organizations. Understand the grant writing process, marketing your proposal to government agencies and foundations, and other tips for success.

Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 24
Room C-101 • Instructor: Sam Gore • Section Number: 13513

Grant Writing 102

Gain more knowledge of writing grant proposals for non-profit organizations. This seminar expresses the technical side of writing a grant. Pre-requisite: Grant Writing 101 or work with grant proposals.

Thursday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • August 26
Room B-210 • Instructor: Sam Gore • Section Number: 13514

Partners in Entrepreneurship - English

A collaborative effort between Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Employment Security Commission, Human Relations Office/City of Wilson, and the Wilson Community College Small Business Center to help you better understand your business or how to start a small business. If you want to start a business, or have an existing business, this workshop is for you. Come learn how these organizations can help you. (18 and over only)

Wednesday • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • October 6
Room E-101 • Instructor: Elisa Saurez • Section Number: 13508

Partners in Entrepreneurship - Spanish Socios Empresariales (SE)

Un esfuerzo colaborativo entre la Comisión para la Igualdad de Oportunidades en el Empleo, la Comisión para la Seguridad de Empleo/JobLink, Oficina de Relaciones Humanas-Ciudad de Wilson, Cooperativa Self-Help/Comunitaria de Wilson, Centro para la Pequeña Empresa de Wilson Community College, Corporación de Desarrollo del Centro de la Ciudad de Wilson & el Centro de Desarrollo Empresarial de la Alta Planicie Costera para compartir información que quizás le ayude mientras empieza una pequeña empresa o ayude mejorar una pequeña empresa que ya existe. Temas como Reclutamiento de Empleados, Regulaciones de Trabajo, Recursos para la Pequeña Empresa, Financiamiento e Iniciativas serán discutidos. Este taller es gratuito, pero es necesario inscribirse antes del taller. Este Taller es para mayores de 18 años solamente. Puede inscribirse al llamar (252) 246-1209 para ingles o (252) 399-2229 para español.

Jueves • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • 7 de octubre
Salón C-105 • Instructora: Elisa Suárez • Sección Number: 13515

Record Keeping and Taxes for Your Small Business

Are you still trying to figure out which record keeping method or software is best for you? In this workshop you will understand the different accounting methods, and become familiar with financial terms that currently confuse you. You will be given a basic introduction to bookkeeping and discuss the different software available.

Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • October 5
Business Development Center/Nash Room • Instructor: Jess McLamb
Section Number: 13509

Selling to the Government

Find out how to sign up to sell your merchandise and services to the Federal government and the military. Increase your business with government contracts.

Tuesday • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • August 24
Room G-240 • Instructor: Pamela Pogue • Section Number: 13516

Supervision & Management Fundamentals Certificate

Attend these seminars to learn how to be an effective manager or supervisor. Master the basics of organization skills, people skills required to motivate and delegate, tools for solving problems and resolving conflicts, basics of communicating effectively, and developing your own interpersonal skills. Everyone is welcomed to attend any of these FREE seminars, but you must complete all four seminars to receive the certificate. Early registration is required.

What Every Supervisor/Manager Should Know
Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • October 8 • Room E-101 • Section Number: 13490

Managing Unacceptable Workplace Behavior
Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • October 15 • Room E-101 • Section Number: 13491

Effective Communication in the Workplace
Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • October 22 • Room E-101 • Section Number: 13492

Time Management for Champions
Friday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • October 29 • Room E-101 • Section Number: 13493

The Art of Marketing Your Small Business

Increase your customer base, get more people in your store, and turn them into loyal customers. Discover advertising techniques and selling strategies, plus ideas to help retailers and other business owners grow a business.

Monday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • September 13
Room C-105 • Instructor: Anthony Carver • Section Number: 13511

Writing A Winning Business Plan

Learn what bankers look for in a successful business plan. Follow these simple steps to help you figure out how to start and operate a business, and obtain the financing needed. Make your business plan a winner.

Thursday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • September 9
Room E-101 • Instructor: Gertrude Lynn • Section Number: 13510

15 Common Mistakes That Will Undermine Any Business

We have all heard the old saying, “learn from other’s mistakes”. 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 or the size of your company, this seminar will be valuable in helping you form a legal, profitable and growing business. Make a solid investment in the future survival of your business by attending this informative seminar.

Thursday • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. • November 4
Room B-210 • Instructor: Robert Moore • Section Number: 13494

 

Entrepreneur Academy

Are you in a big hurry to start your business or make your existing business more profitable? Often business owners need more business skills. The Entrepreneur Academy will give you a good basic foundation for starting or operating a small business. Complete a combination of the nine subjects at Wilson Community College which are listed below and receive an Entrepreneur Academy Certificate. Most of the seminars and class materials are free. Students may take one or all of the subjects. Certificates will only be issued for successful completion of nine subjects within the WCC College year, 2010-2011. This certificate is an investment in your future. The Entrepreneur Academy is by application only. Call 246-1209 or 246-1232 for application information.

REAL Entrepreneur
The ABCs of Starting a Business
Writing a Business Plan
Marketing a Small Business
Financing a Small Business
Record Keeping for a Small Business
N.C. Taxes for Your Small Business
Federal Taxes for Your Small Business
Labor Issues for Your Small Business


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Take Advantage of Your Prepaid Assets

Small Business Center (SBC) seminars are paid through a special grant from the State of North Carolina. Your tax dollars are being reinvested in your continuing education. This makes it possible for the SBC to offer many high-quality seminars at little or no charge to you.

 

 

Your Partner for Business Success

Services provided by the Small Business Center include:
  • FREE, confidential counseling for new and existing businesses
  • Access to resource libraries with printed materials, tapes, videos, DVD, and
    CD available for checkout
  • Networking with North Carolina agencies
  • Seminars and workshops

Free Small Business Resource Expo

Monday, November 1, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Room G-237

Visit booths of agencies to obtain information on starting your business or get
answers about your existing small business. Hear two different panels discuss
how to get financing; get ready for the bank; and resources available for
small businesses.

Panel Discussions on:

• Financing Your Small Business
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Room G-242
Section Number: 13501

• Entrepreneurship
Starting a Business
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Room G-242
Section Number: 13535

For more information,
a schedule of the events
or to register, contact:
Lisa Morgan
(252) 246-1209
lmorgan@wilsoncc.edu