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Nuestra serie financiera se compone de tres clases que cubren de manera integral las habilidades y herramientas financieras básicas que todo emprendedor necesita para iniciar y administrar un negocio exitoso. Clases incluidas en la Serie Financiera: Herramientas Financieras, miércoles 6 + 13 de noviembre - Herramientas financieras le presentará las herramientas para comprender los conceptos
A Free Virtual Information Session hosted by WNC Strong Join us to learn about various funding opportunities and resources for storm-affected small businesses in Western North Carolina. This information session will provide an overview of various small business grants and their eligibility requirements, as well as the Helene Business Recovery Fund loan program, and the
Únase a nosotros para conocer diversas oportunidades de financiamiento y recursos disponibles para pequeñas empresas afectadas por la tormenta en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. Esta sesión informativa ofrecerá una descripción general de varias subvenciones o becas para pequeñas empresas y sus requisitos de elegibilidad, así como del programa de préstamos del Fondo de
A Free Virtual Information Session hosted by WNC Strong Join us to learn about various funding opportunities and resources for storm-affected small businesses in Western North Carolina. This information session will provide an overview of various small business grants and their eligibility requirements, as well as the Helene Business Recovery Fund loan program, and the
Únase a nosotros para conocer diversas oportunidades de financiamiento y recursos disponibles para pequeñas empresas afectadas por la tormenta en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. Esta sesión informativa ofrecerá una descripción general de varias subvenciones o becas para pequeñas empresas y sus requisitos de elegibilidad, así como del programa de préstamos del Fondo de
Each session provides valuable resources, including updates on available grants, loans, and technical assistance. The agenda includes a grounding exercise followed by access to specialists—accountants, e-commerce experts, grant writers, website designers, marketing professionals, and HR consultants—ready to answer your questions. These calls are designed to connect you with the support and recovery services your business
In the wake of a natural disaster, businesses often face significant challenges, including market disruption, loss of customer engagement, and shifts in customer needs. This workshop is designed to help small business owners navigate these challenges with practical strategies to rebuild, rebrand (if needed), and come back even stronger. Led by Murphy Funkhouser, an experienced
Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp program is designed for existing companies that have been in business for around two years, are growing fast and have a proven product/service that a growing market of customers want. If you are a founder who is focused and prepared to exponentially scale your business, then ScaleUp is for you! Come to
Mountain BizWorks’ ScaleUp program is designed for existing companies that have been in business for around two years, are growing fast and have a proven product/service that a growing market of customers want. If you are a founder who is focused and prepared to exponentially scale your business, then ScaleUp is for you! Come to
ScaleUp is an intensive cohort-based program for existing WNC small businesses with strong growth potential. ScaleUp provides mentorship, management training, growth capital connections, and other critical resources to help companies achieve sustained growth and contribute to the small business-led economic development of our WNC communities. Apply by 2/6/25!
The Alpine Course is designed to support founders of businesses that have been operating for at least one year. Alpine will give you the opportunity to explore your options by assessing where you have been through financial, marketing and customer analytics along with revisiting your mission, vision, and values, as well as peer to peer
This 2-hour session with website strategist Cami Leisk will help you create a more effective and user-friendly website and ecommerce layout. Cami will cover key principles of navigation and website flow, giving you a solid framework to design or redesign your online presence. The session includes opportunities for partnered discussions, where you'll exchange ideas and
Ready to Market Your Business? Start Here! You’ve got a product or service you’re excited to share with the world—but how do you get the word out? With so many marketing options available, it can feel overwhelming to create a strategy that’s both effective and affordable. Join us for a 6-week course that will help
Join Tanya Ledford of The Grant Guides for a hands-on workshop at the Center for Craft. Tanya will help demystify the application process for two key arts grants: the Arts AVL Arts Business Grant (due March 14, 2025) and the South Arts Artist Grant (opening March 19, 2025). In this focused session, you'll learn best
What is covered: Financial Tools - Financial Tools will introduce you to the tools to understand the basics of business finance so you can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage your business finances. Topics discussed are record keeping; bookkeeping; accounting; creating, understanding and using financial statements and reports. Accounting Software - this class
Get a full picture of what Mountain BizWorks can offer, from foundational tools, finance expertise and learning to scale. RSVP using dates below.
Thu, April 30
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