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
lmorgan@wilsoncc.edu
(252) 246-1209
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
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.
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. • January 20 - April 7 • Room: C-101
$80 Fee • Instructor: Mark Corbett • Course Code: 12008
Early Registration is required.
REAL Ag-Entrepreneur Short Course
The course will cover marketing, financials, and alternatives to add to any farming business. Some Scholarships are available from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund for farmers and aspiring farmers. Contact the Small Business Center - 246-1209 or 246-1232 for details and registration information.
Tuesday nights - March 9 - April 27 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Room C105 - Pre-Registration required.
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. $65 fee + textbook. (.7 CEU)
Tuesday and Thursday • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. • November 17 and 19
Room G-242 • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Course Code: 10768
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • December 2
Room E-101 • Instructor: Shirley Dupree • Course Code: 10770
Monday and Wednesday • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. • January 11 and 13
Room E-102 • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Course Code: 12003
Thursday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • February 11
Room G-240 • Instructor: Shirley Dupree • Course Code: 12004
Tuesday and Thursday • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. • March 16 and 18
Room C-101 • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Course Code: 12005
Thursday • 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. • April 15
Room G-240 • Instructor: Shirley Dupree • Course Code: 12006
Monday and Wednesday • 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. • May 3 and 5
Room E-102 • Instructor: Lorraine Ruffin • Course Code: 12007
Electronic Notary
Existing N.C. notary publics will learn the new legislative procedure required to perform electronic notorial acts. Prerequisites: 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. Early registration is required. $65 fee + textbook. (.4 CEU)
Thursday • 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. • March 4
Room A-112 • Instructor: Shirley Dupree • Course Code: 11998
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I & II Certification
This course examines the operations, maintenance, laboratory, rules, regulations, recordkeeping, etc., of Biological Wastewater Operations. Course work covers the following topics: Activated Sludge, effects of untreated wastewater on the environment, troubleshooting, process control, NCDENR-DWQ rules and requirements for the wastewater field. Students will be required to bring some materials.
Call 246-1209 for information. Early registration required.
Mondays and Wednesdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • February 8 - April 14
Room G-242 • $190 Fee • Instructor: Russell Brice • Course Code: 12011
Pre-Teller Training
This course is designed for persons 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.
Thursdays • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • January 14 - February 18
Room C-101 • $80 Fee • Instructor: Cindy Allen • Course Code: 11999
CFC Refrigerant/Recovery Certification
E.P.A. requires that all HVAC/R service people that work with refrigerants be C.F.C. certified. This class will supply the training and knowledge to assist you in preparing for the state exam you are required to pass to be C.F.C. certified. Textbook and Early Registration is required.
Mondays • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • January 25 - March 1
Room G-240 • $80 Fee • Instructor: Don Evans • Course Code: 12015
Life and Health Insurance Prelicensing
This 48-hour course prepares students to take the state exam to become a Life Insurance agent. Early Registration is required.
Mondays and Tuesdays • 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. • February 8 - March 16
Room G-209 • $135 Fee • Instructor: Dennis Shearin • Course Code: 11996
Real Estate Mandatory Update Continuing Education-2010
Valid NC picture ID and NC Real Estate License pocket cards are required for admittance in class. Early registration is required.
Thursday • 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • March 25
Room E-100 (Auditorium) • $65 Fee • Instructor: Wilson Board of Realtors Course Code: 11990
Real Estate Elective - Trends in Real Estate II
Valid NC picture ID and NC Real Estate License pocket cards are required for admittance in class. Early registration is required.
Thursday • 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. • March 25
Room E-100 (Auditorium) • $65 Fee • Instructor: Wilson Board of Realtors Course Code: 11988
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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Seminars 4 Success
To guarantee a space in a class, Early registration is required. Fees due at registration.
Public Speaking
Do you shake in your boots when you have to speak in public? Have you ever gotten in front of an audience and forgotten what you were supposed to say? Learn how to overcome these issues and become a dynamic public speaker.
Wednesday • 9:00 am – 12:00 noon • May 5
Wilson Chamber of Commerce, $25 Chamber fee
Pre-registrations: 246-1209 or 246-1232 Wilson Community College SBC
Resolving Disputes in the Workplace
Disputes involving employees, sub-contractors, suppliers, customers, and the general public are inevitable in today’s business environment. If not addressed and managed properly, they can be costly, time-consuming, and detract from day to day operations and profitability. This seminar discusses the nature of disputes and differences of opinions in the workplace. It offers practical solutions on how to resolve disputes, avoid potential litigation and maintain your business’s good will.
Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • January 6 • Course Code: 11957
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: Steve Williams
Super Customer Service
Treat your customers as you want to be treated. How do you deal with co-workers who are also your customers? Body language is important; learn to use it, and much more from this very dynamic and energetic speaker.
Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • February 3 • Course Code: 11958
Wilson Community College - Room E-102 • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: Mike Collins
Creating the Magic in Your Business
This seminar will cover Disney’s keys to success which will work in any business or organization, the power of imagination to motivate your staff to want to do a great job, and much more from a presenter who worked in the Disney organization for many years.
Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • March 3 • Course Code: 11959
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: John Formica
Managing Multiple Priorities & Projects
Are you juggling too many projects at one time; cannot finish anything by the deadline; or burning too much midnight oil to meet a deadline? Come learn how to actually make some changes in the way you work
Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • April 7 • Course Code: 11960
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: Mike Collins
What’s Your Dream
Management of dreams can help you achieve personal and business goals. By applying the seminar lessons and team concept, individuals may chart a path to defining their dreams and creating plans to achieve them. Learning to manage and direct the power of this prime life motivation is a concept being introduced to businesses, teams, and groups throughout the nation.
Wednesday • 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon • May 5 • Course Code: 11972
Wilson Chamber of Commerce • $25 Chamber Fee • Instructor: Steve Carver
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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. Early registration is required.
ALE B.A.R.S. Class – “Be a Responsible Server”
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • December 1 • Course Code: • Room C-105
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • January 5 • Course Code: 11947 • Room C-105
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • February 2 • Course Code: 11948 • Room C-105
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • March 2 • Course Code: 11950 • Room C-105
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • April 6 • Course Code: 11955 • Room C-105
Instructor: Department of Crime Control & Public Safety, Alcohol Law Enforcement
Tuesday • 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. • May 4 • Course Code: 11956 • Room C-105
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.
Thursday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • December 3 • Course Code:
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette
Thursday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • January 21 • Course Code: 11968
Room E-101 • Instructor: Pat Killette
Tuesday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • February 23 • Course Code: 11971
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette
Tuesday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • March 16 • Course Code: 11975
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette
Tuesday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • April 13 • Course Code: 11977
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette
Tuesday • 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. • May 11 • Course Code: 11978
Room C-105 • Instructor: Pat Killette
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Greening Your Business
Make your small business more sustainable. A panel will discuss and answer questions on how to save money, time and labor. Are you confused about energy savings and recycling? Talk with our experts for some answers.
Thursday • 6:00-8:00 p.m. • January 7 • Course Code: 11986
Room C-101 • Instructor: TBA
Bookkeeping/Taxes - Small Business
Do you know your product or service upside down and backwards, but the numbers just drive you up the wall? Do you work really hard but always seem to run out of cash at the end of the month? This seminar will help you to understand the difference between cash basis and accrual basis of accounting and single versus double entry bookkeeping. We’ll talk about calculating and recording payroll taxes and sales tax. You’ll become familiar with those financial terms that confuse you but that accountants love to use, and you’ll get hands-on experience in preparing financial statements, including profit & loss statement and balance sheet.
Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • January 12 • Course Code: 11974
Room C-101 • Instructor: Jess McLamb
Small Business Bankruptcy & Foreclosures
Planning for Financial Rough Waters
Even the newest or most successful business may hit rough seas as we navigate the current economic currents. Knowing how to survive in hard times is a critical planning tool that all business managers must have in their kit. Join lawyers from NC LEAP in an interactive discussion of alternatives available when hard times arrive, strategies for weathering the storms and, most importantly, techniques for avoiding financial difficulties or minimizing their impact.
Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • January 19 • Course Code: 11976
Room C-105 • Instructor: NCLEAP/NC Bar Association
Promoting & Marketing Your Business Online
Learn how to get more people into your store, and turn them into loyal customers. Find out advertising technique and selling strategies, plus ideas to help retailers and other business owners grow by using online services.
Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • January 26 • Course Code: 11982
Room C-101 • Instructor: Diane Wolfe
Writing a Winning Business Plan
Learn what bankers look for in a successful business plan. Follow these simple steps that will help you obtain the financing you need for your business. Make your business plan a winner.
Wednesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • March 10 • Course Code: 11980
Room C-101 • Instructor: Trudy Lynn
Grant Writing 101
The instructor will not wear a yellow suit, wave his arms, and shout that you are guaranteed to get a grant if you attend this free seminar. You will learn how, when, and where to apply for grants, plus hear information of how to avoid grant scams. Fundamentals of the grant writing process will also be discussed.
Tuesday • 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. • February 9 • Course Code: 11979
Room C-105 • Instructor: Sam Gore
Financing Your Business
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. • February 16 • Course Code: 11984
Room C-101 • Instructor: Jeff Hamilton
Partners in Entrepreneurship - English
There are many federal, state, and local government agencies that have a part in helping an existing small business or helping to start a small business. Representatives will discuss how and where you can get your questions answered on subjects such as; Where do I start?, Where do I go for permits?; What about taxes?; Who can help me with labor issues? The experts will be here to answer these and many more questions.
Wednesday • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • April 28 • Course Code: 11997
Room C-101 • Instructor: TBA
Partners in Entrepreneurship - Spanish
This free workshop will be the same as the English version, but the instruction will be in Spanish.
Thursday • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. • April 29 • Course Code: 11995
Room C-101 • Instructor: TBA
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
