Continuing Education: Small Business Center
For more information contact:
Patricia Killette
Small Business Center Director
(252) 246-1232
pkillette@wilsoncc.edu
Maegan Williams
Administrative Secretary I
mwilliams@wilsoncc.edu
(252) 246-1209
902 Herring Avenue, C-103 & C-106
Click here to complete, print, and mail or fax the Registration Form. Fax# (252)237-1668
Current Schedule
Your Partner for Business Success
Services Provided by the Small Business Center
- Counseling - for counseling, complete the SBC Counseling Application.
- Seminars, Workshops, and Certification Courses related to small business topics.
- Small Business Resource Center including videos, books, cassettes and other reference materials.
- No cost one-on-one confidential counseling for potential and current business owners.
- Who can use the Small Business Center?
Anyone interested in starting a business or currently operating a small business.
You do NOT have to be enrolled at Wilson Community College to use the services. - Call (252) 246-1209 or (252) 246-1232 to early register for these seminars.
New Location
902 Herring Avenue, C-103 & C-106
Certification Courses
Notary Public Training
Students are required to purchase the Notary Public Guidebook. Read prior to class and bring to class. Students are also required to 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. Early registration is required. $50 fee + textbook. (.6 CEU)
Tuesday and Thursday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • March 17 and 19
Room G-240 • $50 Fee • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Course Code: 9140
Tuesday • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. • April 14
Location: Wilson Community College, E101
$50 Fee • Instructor: Shirley Dupree • Course Code: 9144
Monday and Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • May 4 and 5
Room G-240 • $50 Fee • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Course Code: 9147
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Real Estate Mandatory Update CE - 2009
Valid NC picture ID and NC Real Estate License pocket cards are required for admittance in class. Early registration is required.
Thursday • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • April 16
DelMastro Auditorium • $50 Fee • Instructor: George Bell • Course Code: 9166
Real Estate Elective - 2009
Valid NC picture ID and NC Real Estate License pocket cards are required for admittance in class. Early registration is required.
Thursday • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. • April 16
DelMastro Auditorium • $50 Fee • Instructor: George Bell • Course Code: 9176
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Seminars 4 Success
To guarantee a space in a class, Early registration is required. Fees due at registration.
Uncovering the Leader in You
This seminar outlines the steps required to become an effective and dynamic leader. Seminar materials help develop confidence and an image of success. Students are shown how to apply leadership principals to their lives, from overcoming shyness to developing communication skills and handling negatives.
Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • August 5 • Course Code: 10128
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: Diane Wolfe
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.
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4 Generations in the Workplace
There is a problem in the workplace! It’s a problem of values, ambitions, views, mindsets, demographics and generations in conflict. The sounds of generations in conflict are heard around the water cooler, across the cafeteria table, at the coffee bar, and on e-mail whine boards. With 4 generations converging upon one place, everyone needs to be equipped with practical ways to deal with all the differences. This is truly one of the most unique times in the history of the American workforce. Understand the 4 generations in the workplace today – each at different life stages, each with conflicting perspectives, expectations, and needs. Learn best practices to foster understanding, leverage strengths, avoid clashes, improve productivity, and maximize teamwork. Turn age diversity into a strategic advantage.
Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • April 1 • Course Code: 9449
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: Lin Mitchell
Developing Sensational Customer Service
Have you ever been in line at a check out and been totally ignored by the cashier or had to wait while employees discussed their personal problem before they waited on you? Do your co-workers give poor customer services to each other? This seminar will help you to assess the current state of customer service at your company, business, or industry, and how to improve it. Also, learn to deal with problem customers and motivate employees to deliver the level of service you desire.
Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • May 6 • Course Code: 9450
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: Jess McLamb
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Free Small Business Seminars
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.
To guarantee a space in a class, Early registration is required. Fees due at registration.
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. Early registration is required.
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • April 7 • Course Code: 9440
Location: Wilson Community College, E101
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • May 5 • Course Code: 9441
Location: Wilson Community College, E101
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • June 2 • Course Code: 10107 • Room E-102
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • July 7 • Course Code: 10109 • Room E-102
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • August 4 • Course Code: 10110 • Room E-102
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
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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.
Wednesday • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • March 18
Location: Wilson Community College, E101
Instructor: TBA • Course Code: 9106
Wednesday • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • April 8
Location: Wilson Community College, E101
Instructor: TBA • Course Code: 9108
Monday • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • May 4
Location: Wilson Community College, E101
Instructor: TBA • Course Code: 9111
Wednesday • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • June 10
Room G-240 • Instructor: Staff • Course Code: 10131
Wednesday • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • July 15
Room G-240 • Instructor: Staff • Course Code: 10132
Wednesday • 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. • August 11
Room G-240 • Instructor: Staff • Course Code: 10133
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Small Business Labor Issues
A representative from the NC Labor department will discuss how to avoid labor issues in a business. Learn about contract labor versus hourly employees, and also get information on the NC Wage and Hour Law plus much more.
Tuesday • 9:00 am - 10:30 am • May 19
Room G-240 • Instructor: NC Department of Labor • Course Code: 10126
Social Security & Your Business
Learn how Social Security issues affect your business, what are current rules and regulations. Find answers to your personal Social Security questions.
Tuesday • 10:30 am - 12:00 noon • May 19
Room G-240 • Instructor: Social Security Administration • Course Code: 10162
NC Taxes for Your Small Busines
Don’t let tax time be a nightmare. Learn about the organizational structure as will as the necessary tax reporting fro each business structure. Understand the forms necessary for business and personal tax reporting.
Tuesday • 10:00 am - 12:00 noon • May 26
Room G-240 • Instructor: NC Department of Revenue • Course Code: 10124
Federal Taxes for Your Small Business
Are federal taxes confusing for you? In this seminar find out about federal tax reporting, employer and employee taxes, and resources available through the IRS.
Wednesday • 10:00 am - 12:00 noon • May 27
Room G-240 • Instructor: Staff • Course Code: 10123
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10 Strategies to Make Yourself Stronger, Smarter, & Stress Free
What does it take to grab a great life? How do you find a way to get rid of all the negative “stuff” that makes life such an effort? Mike Collins will show you how to push aside the negative, small-minded obstacles and reach out to grab the life you deserve.
Thursday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • May 7
Room G-237 • Instructor: Mike Collins • Course Code: 9453
