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| Jan 8 | Thu | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | A great seminar for the “dabbler” or the entrepreneur wanting to make eBay a primary marketing tool. During this fast-paced session, learn best practices to use when setting up an account, listing items for sale, taking payments, and shipping. Topics will include eBay features and policies, registering an account, choosing formats and categories, writing descriptions that sell, taking and submitting photos, feedback, using PayPal, and shipping tips. Presented by Nick Hawks, e-Bay Education Specialist. Call 506-4311 to pre-register for this free seminar. |
| Jan 12 | Mon | 6:00pm - 8:00pm | A monthly two-hour session designed to provide the basic information to individuals who are thinking about starting or have just started a new business. Topics include licensing, legal requirements, financing options, market research and marketing, developing a business plan and more. Get answers to your startup questions from a veteran business instructor. Free and open to the public. Call 506-4311 to pre-register. |
| Jan 13 | Tue | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Every successful company has a powerful vision statement that compels consumer and employee alike to rally around the company. Learn how to craft a vision statement with gusto that will enroll and inspire, then discover how to take that vision statement and use it to put your company on the fast track to success. This is a can't miss session for any business owner that wants to take their business to the next level. Call 506-4311 to pre-register for this important lunch and learn seminar. Lunch: $7.00. |
6:00pm - 9:00pm | Proper accounting and recordkeeping is essential to be successful in business. This class is an introduction to accounting terms and procedures in a manual/paper system. This class will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration fee: $58. Please call 336-506-4311 to preregister or for more information. | ||
| Jan 14 | Wed | 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Learn to use basic HTML code to design, build and publish a simple web page in this five-week hands-on class. Registration fee: $58. Seating is limited. Call 336 506-4311 to pre-register. |
| Jan 26 | Mon | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | For potential and new business owners, this hands-on, interactive 10-week business planning class will help you develop a comprehensive business plan and necessary business skills. Topics include personal and business budgeting, setting goals, researching and understanding your industry, market and competition, recordkeeping, financial analysis, financing, legal issues, writing a business plan and more. Students will gain knowledge from hands-on activities and guest speakers. This course includes a voluntary business plan writing contest with the winner receiving a free one-year retail space in the Burlington Outlet Village. Pre-registration is required. Seating is limited. Prior business experience is not required. Registration Fee: $63.00 + book. Call 336 506-4311 for information and to pre-register. |
| Jan 27 | Tue | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | This hands-on session will teach you how Excel spreadsheets can be used to save you time and money. Our presenter will show you how to organize your customers' data, track accounts receivable and payable, use past data to predict future performance, create custom invoices, charts and graphs to help you visualize where your business could grow and much more. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Some familiarity with computers is helpful in this class. Call 506-4311 for information and to pre-register. |