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• Building Dynamic Boards. In person. July 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at WCC Small Business Center, Kendrick-Church Hall. This seminar will cover critical non-profit organization topics as they relate to board governance, board building, a board’s role in organizational planning and fundraising. Speaker: Mandy Pearce of Funding for Good Inc. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode= event&event=570450034

• Create Your Own Brand and Build a Business That Feels Like You. Online, Aug 6, noon to 1 p.m. Learn how to build a personal brand that feels authentic, approachable and representative of the business owner. A press release said, “From naming your business to defining your vibe, you’ll walk away with a clearer sense of what you stand for and how to make sure customers feel that too.” Speaker: Tonya Snider, TenBiz. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event& event=570450059

• Guide to Gen Z for the Small Business Owner. Online, Aug. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. This webinar will focus on key characteristics of Gen Z (born between 1997 and 2012) and how they differ from prior generations. Learn key traits of Gen Z in the workplace and in the marketplace as customers; about managing Gen Z; selling to Gen Z; and Gen Z trends and technology. Speaker: Nick Dyson of Dyson Leadership, a business administration instructor at Appalachian State University and Catawba Valley Community College and Society for Human Resource Management president elect. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=570450032

• Secure Your Legacy: Succession and Exit Strategies for Small Business. In person. Aug. 27, 8-9 a.m. at the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, 1 North Jefferson Avenue, Suite B West Jefferson. This session covers essentials of succession planning, including developing a smart exit strategy and proactive planning to safeguard a business’s future and maximize its value. Resources will be provided to help participants develop succession and exit plans. Speaker: Evan Wooton of N.C. Small Business Technology Center. Register at https://www.ncsbc.ne t/workshop.aspx?ekey=570450064

• Borrowing for Small Businesses. In person. Aug 28, 6-7 p.m. at Coworking Space on second floor of North Wilkesboro Town Hall, 832 Main Street. Learn why businesses borrow; where to go for funding; how the lending process works; how to select the right type of financing; what lenders look for; how to create a business borrowing profile; and next steps after a financing decision. Speaker: Jessica Hendren of Truist Bank. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode= event&event=570450035

• Make It Work by Finding Time and Energy for Your Dream. Online, Sept. 3, noon to 1 p.m. Learn how to realistically carve out time and energy to move a dream forward for a business—without burning out. “Learn simple strategies to stay motivated, organized, and moving forward—even when life is chaotic,” the release said. Speaker: Tonya Snider, TenBiz. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/ reg.aspx?mode=even t&event=570450060

• Business Finance Basics. In person. Sept. 4, 6-7 p.m. at WCC Small Business Center, Kendrick-Church Hall. Learn key elements of business finance basics to manage cash flow and expand a business plus learn about business insurance to protect business. Speaker: Jessica Hendren of Truist Bank. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/ workshop.aspx?ekey=570450036

• AI Marketing Agents and Small Business Teams: Save Time, Stay Ahead and Increase Revenue. In person. Sept 10, noon to 2 p.m. at WCC Small Business Center, Kendrick-Church Hall. Learn how to use Artificial Intelligence to market a small business without a big budget. This hands-on session will include how to build or enhance a website, quickly create focused social media content and automate marketing tasks (posts, emails and ads) using simple AI tools; ways to automate customer follow-up; and a plug-and-play marketing system designed for small business owners. Leave with a free “AI Marketing Toolbox for Small Biz” PDF to use right away. Speaker: Bryan Setser, founder and CEO of Setser Group. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/ workshop .aspx?ekey=570450057

• Separating Business and Personal Finances. In person. Sept. 11, 6-7 p.m. at WCC Small Business Center, Kendrick-Church Hall. Learn whys and hows of separating business and personal finances to achieve success; how to set and refresh business goals; how to pay self; business structure and organization; organizing finances; and financial accounts and tools. Speaker: Jessica Hendren of Truist Bank. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/ reg.aspx?mode=event& event=570450037

• Bookkeeping Made Easy. Online, Sept. 18, 6-8 p.m. This webinar provides answers to basic bookkeeping questions. New and prospective business owners will learn about accrual and cash basis accounting, what are expenses and revenues, manual and software bookkeeping options, outsourcing and what a business actually needs when it comes to bookkeeping. Speaker: TenBiz. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode =event&event=570450044

• Small Business Taxes. Online. Sept. 25, 6-8 p.m. For new and experienced business owners. Gain a solid understanding of taxes required for small business owners and develop business tax strategy. Topics include latest tax forms and procedures for state and federal taxes and everyday business decisions can impact the bottom line. Speaker: TenBiz. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event& event=570450045

• From Hobby to Paycheck: Make Money Doing What You Love. Online, Oct 1, noon to 1 p.m. Learn how to move from casual hobbyist to confident entrepreneur. This webinar will cover pricing, mindset shifts and “how to keep your passion alive while treating it like a real business.” Speaker: Tonya Snider, TenBiz. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/ reg.aspx?mode=event& event=570450061

• Bootstrap Marketing. Online, Oct. 9, 6-8 p.m. The idea of starting and running a low-budget, bootstrapped business is a hot topic, and not just for super frugal business owners. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to market and grow business if a person is willing to put the time and elbow grease needed. This webinar includes information on ways to get the word out about a business without spending money. Speaker: TenBiz. Register at https://www.ncsbc.net/ reg.aspx?mode=event& event=570450046

For more information and/or business counseling, contact Laurie Brintle-Jarvis, director of the WCC Small Business Center, at 336-838-6166 or at lsbrintle336@wilkescc.edu.