Davidson CCC Small Business Center

Davidson & Davie Counties

Do you have a year-end tax plan? Have you gone through a tax check-up. Learn from CPA, Keith Hiatt, about five tax strategies for year-end planning. Keith will present tax implications and strategies. He will also be available for Q&A.

Speaker: Keith Hiatt, CPA

A fast-paced, high-level discussion on how to attract, engage, and retain younger generations in the workplace. There are four generations in most workplaces, and five in some as the youngest generation, the Plurals, is beginning to enter the workplace. How do you attract, engage, and retain the younger generations who are not loyal to organizations and do not trust? The Boomers, who were loyal to the workplace and "lived to work" are exiting at some 10,000 per day as they head to retirement. The Millennials and Plurals, who "work to live" are not loyal to any organization, only to people they trust. What is the "trust factor," and why is it important to success? Why is culture important? What leadership style works today and even more so over the next decade? It is not the same old, same old. These issues are facing every organization of all sizes, profit, private, and non-profit, from attracting, engaging, and retaining talented people, to marketing and customer acquisition and retention.

Speaker: Patricia Hatley

Marketing is a key portion of the business plan. This session, coupled with the Market Research seminar, will help you define your primary market, how to reach customers in this market, and how to budget for marketing in your business plan.

Speaker: LaWanda Turman

Kathy Wall is a well known marketing and branding expert nationwide. Learn how to engage existing customers; discover how you can attract the right customers on a low budget. This seminar is designed for owners and executive directors who want to build a more effective customer base.

Speaker: Kathy Wall, owner The Media Matters, Inc.

No one is self-made This 2 hour workshop teaches entrepreneurs how to strategically build the team necessary to grow their business. They will learn which team members need to be enlisted for their business and in the most strategic order to begin to grow their business. Create a DREAM TEAM to build a successful business.

Speaker: Timogi Jackson, Author, Motivator, Business Woman

Nonprofits and their directors are financially responsible for the organization's operations and money management. Illustating this financial obligation and quality money management is often a part of a grant proposal. The instructor will lead participants through the basic financial records and how to represent the organization financial status through these documents.

Speaker: Ken Griffin

Whether you are new or existing small business, a solid plan to manage the customer's journey from sales to service is essential. The practical insights in this 2 hour session will provide each company with a plan to prepare for the next level. The workshop will be interactive with tools and breakout sessions. Light breakfast.

Speaker: Jamonica Hill