I have the privilege of consulting for and hosting seminars with the Small Business Center at Gaston College. I have seen first-hand the incredible impact they make in our community. Felicia and Patrice are a phenomenal team. They are genuinely invested in helping local entrepreneurs and small businesses succeed. My favorite are the free online and in-person seminars they offer. These cover such a wide range of topics and are valuable not only for those just starting out, but also for established business owners who want to keep learning and growing. I have sat in on some of these seminars and found them to be VERY helpful for my own small business. The hours are also convenient for people who have commitments during the day, with many online seminars taking place during lunch or in the evening. We’re lucky to have a resource like this in our area... and it's all available at no cost! If you are an entrepreneur ready to launch you own business, start here first. They will guide you every step of the way. I'm adding some photos of their recent annual Summit where entrepreneurs and business owners heard from experts on banking, taxes, SEO, and government contracting, and got the...
Read moreBecoming a small business owner can be daunting task! I reached out to the SBC at Gaston college, and have accessed the following through them, which has led to tremendous success for me and my small business! -Free one-on-one confidential business counseling Referrals to local experts and partner agencies (A CPA, and a Marketing advisor.) -Free seminars and workshops on start-up assistance, that gave me tips for marketing, advertising, and financial planning. -I've received so much information from Google Seminars, and learning about insurance for my business, and all the networking by going to the SBA at Gaston's events throughout the year!
If you are on the fence about reaching out, please do yourself and your business a favor and get all the free information and tips you can from this...
Read moreI don't know where my business would be without the help and the pertinent information that I have received at the SBC. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable. Mrs. Williams is a business saver, she goes above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that your business is in order and ready to go. I would highly recommend that even if your business is already up and running that you still take advantage of checking them out to make sure that you are running 💯 % efficiently and...
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