• Craft Your Commerce: Product Photography Best Practices with LOAM Marketing  Virtual

    This workshop will focus on the components of successful promotional images and product photos. Whether participants have a DSLR camera or are using a smartphone, they will walk away with a strategy to optimize their photography set up in their own studios.  Brady Connelly is a photographer from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with a BFA in

    Invested Course

    Invested Course  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Securing funding is essential for fueling expansion, innovation, and sustainability. Whether you're a startup seeking initial investment or an established business looking to scale, navigating the capital landscape can be daunting. In our Invested Course, we'll review types of business capital (including debt, equity, and working capital) and how and when to use each. The

    Craft Your Commerce: Retail and Booth Design – Creating Environments That Sell  Virtual

    Discover secrets to designing compelling retail spaces and booths that captivate and engage customers. Perfect for retail professionals, designers, and business owners, this workshop covers essential design principles, optimizing customer flow, and effective visual merchandising. Learn the latest trends and innovations to create engaging environments that drive sales. Join us for an interactive session and

    Craft Your Commerce: How to Hire Your First Employee  Virtual

    This is a class geared towards solo creatives who are doing it all on their own or with the help of contractors and are ready to build in more capacity by hiring their first employee.   Jillian Wright, PHR (she/her/hers) is a certified HR professional with over fifteen years of experience working in anti-racist, anti-oppression

    Craft Your Commerce: Financing Your First Hire  Virtual

    Hiring your first employee or contract worker is a big milestone for a small business or solo-preneur. In this workshop we will talk about all the financial considerations involved with hiring. We’ll cover how to determine when or if you can afford it and what types of additional costs to plan for. We’ll also learn

  • Orientation Session (AVL – In Person) – RESCHEDULED from 9/26  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Due to inclement weather, we have rescheduled the Sept 26th Orientation to Oct. 2nd.  Due to some participant's schedules, this has opened up some space and we are taking new registrations.   Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start, grow, and thrive in

    CANCELLED – Orientation Session (Virtual)  Virtual

    Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start, grow, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Manager, Holly Rivers, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 

    POSTPONED – Financial Series (Virtual)  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    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

    CANCELLED – Orientation Session (AVL – In Person)  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start, grow, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Manager, Holly Rivers, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 

  • Foundations Business Planning Course (Virtual)  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Our Foundations business planning course helps guide ideas from concept to reality in a participatory, supportive learning environment. Join a cohort of aspiring and existing entrepreneurs to gain an aerial perspective of your vision and the comprehensive business skills necessary to help bring your visions into reality. Participants will gain a clear aerial perspective of

    Information Session: WNC Strong Funding Opportunities & Resources for Small Businesses  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    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

    Orientation Session (Virtual)  Virtual

    Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start, grow, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Manager, Holly Rivers, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 

    Information Session: WNC Strong Funding Opportunities & Resources for Small Businesses 

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    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

  • Orientation Session (AVL) – FULL  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Join us for an information session to discover what resources are available at Mountain BizWorks that will help you start, grow, and thrive in your business. Hosted by our Learning Program Manager, Holly Rivers, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 

    Support Service Calls for Creatives  Virtual

    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