Student Life October 30, 2017

NCC Small Business Center to Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week

Many free and low-cost educational resources are available to local citizens at Nash Community College. Among those is training through the Small Business Center. 

In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week, the Center will hold a half day of free seminars for current and aspiring entrepreneurs at an event called “Start, Grow, and Harvest the Profits: Entrepreneurship Essentials.” The sessions will be held Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 8 AM until 1 PM in the Nash Community College Continuing Education and Public Services Building.

The Nash Community College Small Business Center is part of the NC Community College System Small Business Center Network offering a very wide range of programs and services for existing and prospective business owners. The entire event is free, and attendees may register for any or all of the sessions. Seating is limited and registration is available at www.nashcc.edu/sbc, or by calling 252-451-8233. Door prizes will be given, and light refreshments will be served.

NCC Small Business Center Director Theresa Peaden said, “The week of November 13—19 is Global Entrepreneurship Week. If you have an idea to explore, this event is for you. Come learn about the many resources available to help a business start, grow, and harvest the profits. The event is designed to help shape the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nash County, and to jump start the week of celebration.”

Ed Ormsby, of Pinehurst, NC will present “Steps to Starting a Business 101” and “500 Home Based Business Ideas.” Ormsby has been providing counseling and consulting services to small business owners for over twenty years. He has held sales, marketing, and executive management positions with Fortune 500, mid-sized, and small businesses.
Melanie Diehl, of Wake County, is a National Google Trainer, Digital Marketing Trainer, Email Marketing Expert, and Social Media Marketing Pro. Diehl helps businesses profit from the digital marketing tools available to them to maximize their market reach. In her presentations, she will teach attendees how to get found on Google, how to grow an online business, and promoting business efficiently, and through video.

Patrick Rodriguez, Senior Area Manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration will explore federal financing for existing and potential small business owners starting, expanding, or purchasing a small business and free resources available from the U.S. Small Business Administration. In a presentation for veteran business owners, Rodriguez will share about Veteran Entrepreneurship Programs by the Administration including information about the availability of special benefits, resources, loans and programs they may be eligible for when starting or growing their small business. An Army veteran himself, Patrick is active in veteran outreach.

The Nash Community College Small Business Center provides free, confidential counseling services for new and existing businesses, as well as free seminars, a complimentary resource center, business and industry training and local educational partnerships. For more information, please call 252-451-8233.

Steps to Starting a Business 101  –  Register
Saturday, November 11, 2017 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM
Speaker: Ed Ormsby
Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and discover how to evaluate the feasibility of a business idea. Learn key strategies for start-up, important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, and more.

Grow Your Business Online   –  Register
Saturday, November 11, 2017 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM
Speaker: Melanie Diehl
Learn how customers find a business online and how to promote the online business presence with search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising.

500 Home Based Business Ideas   –  Register
Saturday, November 11, 2017 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Speaker: Ed Ormsby
Starting a small business requires determination, motivation, planning and know-how. One of the safest ways to start a new business is to start out working from home. Not only will the overhead be low, it provides the opportunity to try out a business idea before plunging in.

Get Found on Google Search and Maps  –   Register
Saturday, November 11, 2017 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Speaker: Melanie Diehl
Learn how to create or claim a local business listing, manage business information across sites, and help customers find important information about the business, such as hours of operation and driving directions.

Fueling Your Small Business with SBA Lending  –   Register
Saturday, November 11, 2017 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Speaker: Patrick Rodriguez
Existing and potential small business owners will learn about federal financing for starting, expanding, or purchasing a small business and free resources available from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Succeeding in a Micro Moments World  –   Register 
Saturday, November 11, 2017 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Speaker: Melanie Diehl
Discover strategies designed to help small businesses succeed in a mobile-first world! Connect with customers on mobile to ensure the business is there from the moment they find it online to the moment they click, call, or buy.

Veteran Entrepreneurship Programs by the SBA   –  Register 
Saturday, November 11, 2017 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Speaker: Patrick Rodriguez
Learn about special benefits, resources, loans, and programs veterans and veteran family members may be eligible for when starting or growing their small business.

Sharing Your Story through Video   –  Register
Saturday, November 11, 2017 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Speaker: Melanie Diehl
This program is all about the power of video and how to use video content to promote a business, improve marketing efforts, and build a loyal audience. Topics include the process of creating, production tips, and tools for creating quality video.

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