Entrepreneurs Academy (7 Part Series), Part 1: How to Start a Small Business

The first steps to take when turning your dream or hobby into a business and before writing a business plan. The small business owner will learn: how to become self-employed. Enhance business skills. Choosing the right business. Strengthening self-confidence and initial introduction skills through in-class exercises. Study important strategies to help every business earn more profits and the owners enhance their leadership and salesmanship skills.

Speaker(s): Steve Carver

PRE-REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED. Go to www.cfcc.edu/sbc then look for the red 'Seminar Registration' tab and follow the directions to register. If you need assistance, please call 910-362-7216, or visit us in the ‘U’ Building at 502 N. Front Street, Room 530, Wilmington, NC 28401. COVID-19 Protocol: 1. In-person meetings are limited to the restrictions of local, state and federal orders and with the understanding that individuals can still maintain 6 feet of separation for social distancing requirements and wear facemasks. 2. Facemasks/Cloth Face Coverings: Please wear facemasks when in the presence of others and in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. CFCC has a limited supply of disposable masks available if needed. 3. If you use public transportation or WAVE Transit, it is suggested you wear a mask before entering the vehicle and avoid touching surfaces with your hands. When you get out, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol as soon as possible and before removing your mask. 4. CFCC will: Place visual cues such as floor decals, colored tape, or signs to indicate to customers where they should stand or sit. Place one-way directional signage for large open workspaces with multiple throughways to increase distance between people moving through the space. Designate specific stairways for up or down traffic if space allows. Custodial staff have been trained in COVID-19 cleaning protocols. 5. Signage will be posted at elevators to indicate how many people should ride at one time. Please use stairs when possible to avoid congestion.

Fee: No Cost