Small Business Center Seminars
The HCC Small Business Center offers numerous webinars and seminars throughout the year held both in-person and virtually. Please visit this page often for new and updated seminars.
| Date/Time | Seminar | Description | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2022 | 9:00 - 11:00am | How to Start a Business | Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for startup, financing and marketing, as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business. Register for this FREE seminar today! | Register |
| January 20, 2022 | 1:00 - 3:00pm | Financing Your Small Business | Financing continues to be a challenge for many small business owners. Questions range from, Who will give me money for my business idea and what do they need from me? to How will this business make money and will it be enough to pay back a loan or attract an investor? In this online seminar, explore the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of funding sources and how to choose the right one for your needs. Discover the keys to financing success. Register for this FREE seminar today! | Register |
| January 20, 2022 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Spring EMFS Agribusiness Series: Farm Taxes Explained - Property, Equipment & Sales | Dive deeper into farm taxes as they pertain to the many different sides of your farming business. Ask a local farmer about their experience navigating taxes and learn some tips of your own. | Register |
| January 21, 2022 | 9:00 - 11:00am | How to Start a Business | Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for startup, financing and marketing, as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business. Register for this FREE seminar today! | Register |
| January 27, 2022 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | How to Write a Business Plan | A business plan can be the most important tool a small business owner has. Learn how to turn your ideas into a solid plan for financing and long-term success. This seminar teaches you the important components of a business plan and helps you lay the foundation for a winning plan. Find out how marketing, operations, and finance are interrelated. Discover how a business plan is used by potential lenders, the dos and don'ts of writing a plan and steps for making the process easy. This seminar is designed for new and established business owners. | Register |
| January 27, 2022 | 6:00 - 7:00pm | Spring EMFS Agribusiness Series: Online Sales Platforms for Direct to Consumer Sales | There are many choices to consider! Hear what works for some regional farmers and determine which platform may be a good fit for your operation. | Register |
| January 28, 2022 | 9:00 - 11:00am | How to Start a Business | Understand the basics of starting a business in this seminar that takes you from idea to opportunity. Learn key strategies for startup, financing and marketing, as well as important information about legal issues, licensing, zoning, operations and more. Realize the importance of a self-assessment and how to evaluate the feasibility of your business idea. Discover the resources available to help you start and successfully operate your business. Register for this FREE seminar today! | Register |
Kickoff 2022 with the Western Regional SBCN and EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems as we present a virtual series on enhancing your farming business. Convenient online classes for you to attend and hear from speakers with information, tips, and more!
Join us at 6pm on Thursdays, January through March, to hear from EmPOWERING Mountain Food Systems. We encourage you to take this time to engage with fellow agribusinesses, entrepreneurs and resource providers, while learning new skills and the power of collaboration along the way.
Registration is FREE!
- January 20- Online Farm Taxes Explained: Property, Equipment and Sales. Dive deeper into farm taxes as they pertain to the many different sides of your farming business. Ask a local farmer about their experience navigating taxes and learn some tips of your own.
- January 27- Online Sales Platforms for Direct to Consumer Sales: There are many choices to consider! Hear what works for some regional farmers and determine which platform may be a good fit for your operation.
- February 3- Agritourism in Southwestern NC Trends and Storytelling: NCSU researchers spent a year learning from regional providers. What are their findings and recommendations?
- February 10- Airbnb, HipCamp and Harvest Host: Exploring farm visit options for lodging on your farm. Hear farmer success stories
- February 17- Using Social Media to Promote your Farm Business: Facebook, Insta, and Twitter how to get followers and keep them!
- February 24- Liability for On Farm Visits: Protect your visitors, your farm and home.
- March 10- Making Value Added Products at Home: Regulations for a Home Certified Kitchen & Marketing Options
- March 17- Food Safety: Good practices and Regulations for the farm and market
We are currently working on the program for the 2022 Crafts Summit, watch for more information soon!
Contact Us
Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
Vicki Ashley, Director
Phone: 828-627-4512
Email: hcc-sbc@haywood.edu