HP Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs (HP LIFE) is a global program that offers aspiring entrepreneurs and small business-owners valuable business skills. HP LIFE offers participants a path to realizing their business dreams. The NC Small Business Center Network, in partnership with the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), is pleased to offer this innovative program to NC entrepreneurs and small business owners free of charge! This program is self-paced, making it possible for more aspiring entrepreneurs to participate. All you have to do is register to start.
Join us for an introductory on the basics of record keeping for small businesses. This session will allow participants the opportunity to ask specific questions pertaining to their small businesses. A continuation of this seminar is being held on Tuesday, May 6th.
Join us for the second session of Record Keeping Basics for Small Businesses, an introductory on the basics of record keeping for small businesses. This session will allow participants the opportunity to ask specific questions pertaining to their small businesses.
A good credit score is now considered to be 740 points or higher. This seminar will include information about the history of credit scoring, credit reports and how they are calculated, the importance of maintaining good credit, and more. Proven methods to increase your credit score by 50-100+ within 60 days will also be discussed.
After completing this training, the participants will be able to do the following:
Identify the banking services commonly available to a small business, including:
Business checking
Business Debit Cards
Business Credit Cards
Financing Receivables and Purchasing Inventory
Lines of Credit
Term Loans
Cash Management Services
Expanding Business Capabilities (Accept Credit, Debit and Gift Cards, Enable Online Payments)
Merchant Services
Payroll Processing
Financing Fixed Assets: Equipment and Real Estate
Wealth Management (SIMPLE IRA, 401(k), SEP)
Explain how these banking services work
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of each of the banking services.
Explain how a small business owner decides which banking services are best for his or her business
