• Commercial Leasing 101: Empowering Tenants through Lease Negotiation  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Join us for this one-hour, virtual workshop on commercial leasing. Chad Halliday, attorney at McGuire Wood & Bissette, will walk participants through a standard commercial lease agreement and demystify the process from both the tenant and landlord's perspectives.

    Free

    Foundations Business Planning Class – FULL  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Our Foundations business planning class 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

    Photography Made Easy: Product Photography Using Your Cell Phone  In-Person

    The HUB Station Online — Zoom

    Documenting your work can be simpler than you think! During this workshop we will discuss tools and techniques to create images to highlight your work, products, or business in the best way possible. During the first half of the workshop we will cover using a smartphone, editing apps, and various apparatus ranging from simple to

  • Orientation Session (In-Person)  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Join us for an interactive 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 Coordinator, Lilley Egues, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 

    Free
  • Intro to QuickBooks  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Intro to QuickBooks Online class is designed for those that have little to no experience with QuickBooks Online in recent years. This class meets one time for 2.5 instructional hours total. In this course you will gain an overview of QuickBooks and the different subscription levels, learn how to navigate the dashboard and explore the

    $25.00

    Orientation Session (In-Person)  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Join us for an interactive 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 Coordinator, Lilley Egues, this session is a great opportunity to learn more about Mountain BizWorks’ small business lending and learning programs. 

    Free

    ScaleUp Workshop – Building to Scale: Leveling-Up Operations  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Building to Scale:  Leveling-Up Operations We will discuss and unpack how scalable companies need robust operating systems and teams that scale with their sales growth and can consistently fulfill their promise and deliver value to their customers.   This event is part of the Building to Scale Workshop Series

    Free

    La Clase de Computación (en persona)  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Únase a nuestra clase de informática en persona para aprender los conceptos básicos de Google Drive y hojas de cálculo.

    Free

    Fundaciones Planeación de Negocios  In-Person

    Unete Asheville

    Planifique, crezca y administre su negocio con nuestro curso de planeación de negocios, Fundaciones!  Fecha: La clase se reunirá todos los jueves 8/31 - 10/5 Hora: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ubicación: Unete, 55 Adams Hill Rd. Asheville, NC 28806 Precio del Curso El costo del curso es de $225 dólares; Tenemos algunas becas parciales

  • Foundations Business Planning Class – FULL  In-Person

    Mountain BizWorks Asheville Office Asheville

    Our Foundations business planning class 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

    B Corp Q and A Panel  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Learn about the process to become a certified B Corp, while connecting with established local B Corps and other like-minded businesses.   Leaders from certified B Corps will also answer your questions about their journey toward using their businesses as a force for good. We will also share information on the B Corp movement and

    Free

    Fall 2023 Makers Mixer  In-Person

    Center for Craft Asheville

    Join us on Thursday, September 7th from 5-7 p.m., for an informal, in-person gathering of artists and creatives from the Western North Carolina region. This is a relaxed networking event that will begin with a brief introduction and presentation to provide a glimpse of the upcoming 2023 Fall Craft Your Commerce workshop series Investing for

    How to Thrive in a Recession (When You are Self Employed)  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    There’s been talk of a looming recession, and seemingly much to fear: inflation, interest rates, bank failures. But do you need to panic? In short: no. Recessions are a normal part of the economic cycle, and they can actually open doors both for investing and for growing your small business. But it’s important to address

    Financial Series  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    Take advantage of a discounted Financial Series Pass. Our Financial Series is made up of two classes that comprehensively cover the basic financial skills and tools that every entrepreneur needs to start and run a successful business.   Classes included in the Financial Series: Financial Tools, Sep 12 + 19 - Financial Tools will introduce you

    Financial Tools  Virtual

    Virtual Online — Zoom

    This 2-Day class is the first in our Financial Series.  Financial Tools will introduce you to the basic financial management principles that all small business owners should know. Participants will walk away with the tools to understand the basics of business finance so they can make informed decisions on how to organize and manage their business

    $50