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Better Business Bureau: Business Scams Session 
Every year, businesses lose millions of dollars to con artists through a host of different tricks and scams. The best protection against business schemes is knowledge and vigilance. Learn more from the Better Business Bureau about protecting your business. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, May 14, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7862-700
Business, How to Buy and Sell a
This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the buying and selling process, including the financial statements and ratios used, how to prepare and market your business for sale, how to analyze a business to buy, and managing and structuring deals. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Jun 11, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 101 Ramsey, Madison Campus Course #: SBC-7795-707
How NLP Saves Money for your Bottom-Line
Known as the Technology of Achievement, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is the branch of psychology that discovered people have different learning styles. Since it began 30 years ago, NLP has shown people how to use positive communication tools to improve decision making, lower stress and attain their business and personal goals. In this class, you will learn savvy business skills for improving situational tensions, attaining your goals and achieving system-wide improvements.(3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Mar 26, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7845-701
International: Education in a Global Session Environment
We read the headlines. We hear the stories. Is the US falling behind in education? What are our competitive advantages and what are our weaknesses? Are we prepared to participate in a global economy? Attend this workshop that will discuss issues related to education in a global environment. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Wed, Mar 25, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 209 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7894-700
International: NC Department of Commerce Road Show
The International Trade Division of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, in partnership with the A-B Tech Small Business Center, will hold its International 'Lunch and Learn' program on Wednesday, April 1, 2008. This event is FREE and participants will learn more about how their business can benefit by utilizing the export assistance available in North Carolina. For more information and to register, please contact Katie Newcombe at 919-715-1855 or knewcombe@nccommerce.com. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Apr 21, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
- 200 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7811-701
International: Socially Responsible Outsourcing
Outsourcing? Everyone has an opinion. It was a "hot" topic in the recent presidential election. This interactive work hop will include a discussion of outsourcing including how to make sure your business considers all factors if they decide to outsource. Pizza and other refreshments will be served at no charge. Keynote Speaker: Suzette Williams, Director at Microsoft. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Wed, May 06, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 224 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7895-700
Legal: Contract Law for Small Business Session
The contract is arguably the single most important legal document that governs almost every business transaction. Learn how contracts impact your growing business! The language of contracts is powerful and a business owner should fully understand what they are agreeing to provide or buy. For example, have you ever wondered if bimonthly payments meant being paid every other month or did you expect to be paid twice a month-- semi-monthly? Understand the importance of franchising, non-compete clauses, protection of your proprietary information, default provisions, how to end the agreement, advantages of automatic renewal of the agreement or negotiating a new deal, and a variety of other contracts specific to the small business owner. As easy as it might be to buy a contract package from an office supply store it may not be in your best interest. Learn how contracts have the power to obligate and protect. Presented by NC LEAP. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Apr 07, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 209 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7847-701 Class has been canceled - Updated Apr 06, 2009
Legal: Small Claims for Landlords
This seminar will assist participants in learning how to complete paperwork for evictions, to recover property and past due rent as well as regulations on what landlords can and can't do. (3 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $10.00- Tue, Apr 28, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 209 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SEF-7714-700
Marketing: Increasing Sales through Marketing
Every business wants more sales, but how do you increase sales in a cost-effective way? What role does marketing play in expanding sales and profits? This course looks at the role marketing plays in increasing sales and profits. Topics to be covered include The Role and Function of Marketing, The Relationship between Sales and Marketing, and How to Plan and Execute a Comprehensive Sales and Marketing Plan. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Apr 02, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7808-703
- Thu, Jun 04, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7808-702
Marketing: Purposeful and Effective Communication
Communicating through the spoken word is a powerful sales tool. Whether it is a cause you support, a product you make, or a service you offer, it is important to be able to speak personally about it to individuals or groups. This interactive workshop will explore the variety of forms that verbal communication takes. Learn to identify your strengths and weaknesses as a communicator, how to deal with nerves, what audiences love and hate, and how to become more effective and comfortable as a speaker. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, May 28, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7809-702
NC Cooperative Extension: Improving Customer Service for your Business
This is a customer service training curriculum geared toward front-line employees and those who deal directly with the public. Participants will understand the role of excellent customer service in their jobs, acquire information and practice skills in hospitality, customer retention and community pride, and learn skills that are personally and professionally beneficial. The program offers participants a certificate of completion. (7 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Mon, May 04, 8:00AM - 3:30PM
- 112 Ramsey, Madison Campus Course #: SBC-7865-701 Class has been canceled - Updated Apr 30, 2009
Nonprofit: How to Start a Nonprofit Entity
Starting a non-profit organization can be rewarding and fulfilling. This seminar will review the basics on how to start such an organization, how to manage and what resources are available. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Apr 30, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 101 Ramsey, Madison Campus Course #: SBC-7760-706
Real Estate Appraisal: 2008/2009 USPAP Update
The Appraisal Foundation's AQB Mandatory USPAP (7 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $95- Thu, Apr 16, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 115 Birch, Asheville Campus Course #: SEF-7716-700
Real Estate Appraisal: Income Capitalization (B)
No pre-requisite required. This course does go more in depth. (7 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $85- Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 115 Birch, Asheville Campus Course #: SEF-7719-700
Real Estate Appraisal: New FNMA Forms - Single Family
Discussion of the new MC Form (7 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $85- Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 Am - 5:00 PM
- 115 Birch, Asheville Campus Course #: SEF-7717-700
Real Estate: Real Estate BICAR (Broker in Charge)
This is a required course for all Brokers in Charge and will focus on agency disclosures and agreements (4 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $50- Thu, May 28, 8:30 AM - 12:30PM
- 115 Birch, Asheville Campus Course #: SEF-7708-706
Real Estate: Risk Management
This course offers the essentials on risk management that every sales professional must know to avoid legal problems and provides an action plan for minimizing liability (4 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $50- Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- 101 Ramsey, Madison Campus Course #: SEF-7713-704
- Thu, May 28, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- 114 Birch, Asheville Campus Course #: SEF-7713-705
- Fri, Jun 5, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SEF-7713-706
Real Estate Update 2008 - 2009
This is the four hour-course which must be completed by real estate licensees period. This Real Estate Update course will focus primarily on the language and application of the revised Offer to Purchase form (4 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $50- Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- 112 Ramsey, Madison Campus Course #: SEF-7703-726
- Thu, May 28, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- 115 Birch, Asheville Campus Course #: SEF-7703-727
- Fri, Jun 5, 8:30 Am - 12:30 PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SEF-7703-728
SBA: Business Planning and Entrepreneurial Development Resources
Find out the basic elements of a business plan - what it contains and why it is important for your startup or existing business. Learn about the many SBA Web-based resources to help you start or expand a small business. Discover the many in-person counseling and training resources available to help you with your startup or existing small business. (1.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, May 05, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
- 101 Asheville Mall Course #: SBC-7709-710
SBA: Small Business Loans: Fundamentals and Options ****FEATURING STIMULUS PACKAGE BENEFITS****
Find out what it takes to produce a bankable loan proposal. Learn about the Five Cs of credit, and how a lender views these elements of a business credit application. Discover the importance of business plans and financials and how they fit into a lender's credit decision-making process. Find out what financial assistance is available through the U.S. Small Business Administration and its lending partners. (1.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, May 07, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
- 101 Asheville Mall Course #: SBC-7866-702
SCORE: Accounting for Non-Accountants
There are three financial documents that comprise the key tools all knowledgeable business owners use to manage their businesses: the Balance Sheet, the Income Statement (aka Profit and Loss Statement) and the Cash Flow Statement. Join us to learn how to prepare and evaluate these documents Please note: Students must register directly with Asheville SCORE at ashevillescore.org or by calling 828-271-4786. (4.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Apr 25, 8:30AM - 1:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7712-713
SCORE: Business Plan - a Must!
Old Title: Your Business PlanThis program focuses on three key objectives: 1) allow you to test your business before you invest your time and money; 2) evaluate if your current business needs improvement 3) prepare you to go to a lender or investor with a winning proposal. (3.5 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, Mar 28, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7721-707
SCORE: Maximizing Your Website
Old Title: Internet Marketing AdvancedLearn how to increase your websiteandapos;s performance. Each year with more and more companies competing it is harder to maintain a number one spot on the search engines. This class is geared towards web savvy businesses that have already started to develop a web presence. Please note: Students must register directly with Asheville SCORE at ashevillescore.org or by calling 828-271-4786. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Wed, Apr 08, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7842-701
SCORE: Survival Marketing
Old Title: Marketing your Business to SuccessWhen a troubled company hires a specialist to save it from financial ruin what do you think is the first thing he or she does? Market! You see, without sales a business has no financial future! To be successful as a marketer it is critical that you understand some key concepts about your customers. This seminar will teach you how to identify these important items and how to use these concepts to grow your business to success. Please note: Students must register directly with Asheville SCORE at ashevillescore.org or by calling 828-271-4786. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Sat, May 02, 8:30AM - 12:00PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7717-707
Social Networking for Agribusiness
Learn how marketing on the Internet through social networks can increase visibility, strengthen branding and generate more sales for your agribusiness. Students will build a list of valuable social networking sites for use in the future, explore FaceBook tools & how to use them, learn how social networks complement a website and understand the varying options for producing and distributing online audio and video. Space limited. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $30.00- Wed, Jul 15, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- 127 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SEF-7811-700
Twetiquette - Twitter - Basics and Etiquette
What is the big deal with Twitter? What is Twitter? Is it for me? Is it something that my business or organization should be doing? These are very common questions today because the popularity of social media is soaring and everywhere you turn you are hearing about it. Over lunch we will talk about the basics of Twitter including everything from signing up to using it for your business. Troy Tolle, CTO of DigitalChalk, and Bobby Rettew, COO of View Digital Media, will lead a discussion that will show you how to use Twitter effectively including proper etiquette when using Twitter. Bring your lunch and even your laptop if you want. Join the Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council and the A-B Tech Small Business Center for this lunch and learn. (2 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: Free- Fri, May 01, 11:30AM - 1:30PM
- 128 Haynes, Enka Campus Course #: SBC-7888-700
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