entrepreneurship Archives - The Warrenist https://warrenist.com/calendar/tag/entrepreneurship/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:54:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://warrenist.com/calendar/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Warren-County-North-Carolina-Community-Events-Calendar-Warrenton-NC-Norlina-Macon-Littleton-Lake-Gaston-Soul-City-lifestyle-blog-100x100.png entrepreneurship Archives - The Warrenist https://warrenist.com/calendar/tag/entrepreneurship/ 32 32 How to Write a Business Plan https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/how-to-write-a-business-plan-vgcc-sbc-july-2025/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:54:53 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=18111 write a business plan vgcc small business center Explore the essential sections of a business plan

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]]> A well-crafted business plan is more than just a document—it’s a roadmap that guides your business toward success.

In this webinar, we’ll explore the essential sections of a business plan, helping you determine whether you need a concise 1-page plan or an in-depth 40-page strategy based on your growth goals and funding needs.

Discover three proven methods for writing a strong business plan, along with expert insights on how to leverage your plan to secure funding, attract investors, and steer your business in the right direction. Whether you’re just starting out or refining an existing plan, this session will equip you with the tools to create a clear, actionable strategy that keeps your business on track.

Speaker(s): Katie Gailes

Co-Sponsor(s):
Carolyn Perry, SBC Director
Vance-Granville Community College
perryc@vgcc.edu
252-738-3240

Fee: No Cost

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]]> Platform Proof: Building Your Audience Beyond Platforms https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/platform-proof-building-your-audience-beyond-platforms/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:24:14 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=17961 platform proof bujoy media vgcc small business center online marketing Learn how to cultivate a loyal audience that thrives independently of social media.

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]]> Are you tired of being at the mercy of ever-changing algorithms?

In Platform Proof, we teach you how to cultivate a loyal audience that thrives independently of social media platforms. Learn strategies to drive traffic to your owned channels—like your website, email list, or community hubs—so you’re never starting from zero again, no matter what happens to the platforms.

You’ll Learn:
• How to turn casual followers into dedicated fans
• Strategies to monetize beyond ads and sponsorships
• Tools to build a self-sustaining audience ecosystem
• Case studies of creators who survived platform collapses

Stop renting your audience—start owning it.

Speaker(s): Darius Carr, Bujoy Media

Co-Sponsor(s):
Carolyn Perry, SBC Director
Vance-Granville Community College
perryc@vgcc.edu
ph: 252-738-3240

Fee: No Cost

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]]> Entrepreneurship 101: Laying the Foundation for Business Success https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/entrepreneurship-101-laying-the-foundation-for-business-success-vgcc-sbc/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 01:45:20 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=17540 entrepreneurship vance granville community college vgcc isaac blount online july 2025 This session is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone curious about turning an idea into a thriving venture.

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]]> ENTREPRENEURSHIP 101: This session is perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs, small business owners, or anyone curious about turning an idea into a thriving venture.

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm
Register Here: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=530450044

What You’ll Learn:
* Understanding the Basics: Key steps to launching a business
* Legal & Strategic Foundations: Business structures, compliance, and planning
* Business Models & Branding: How to position your business for success
* Pricing Strategies: Setting prices that reflect value and attract customers
* Customer Discovery: Identifying and reaching your ideal audience

Facilitated by Isaac Blount
Hosted by the Vance-Granville Community College Small Business Center

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]]> Using QR Codes for Your Small Business https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/using-qr-codes-for-your-small-business-feb-2025/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:00:34 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=15240 qr codes class workshop Using QR Codes for Your Small Business

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]]> Using QR Codes for Your Small Business ● Understanding the technology behind QR codes and their uses. ● Generating QR codes for promotions, information, and engagement. ● Creative applications of QR codes in marketing and customer service. ● Tracking and analyzing the effectiveness of QR code campaigns. ● Best practices for placement and visibility of QR codes.

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]]> How to Start a Business https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/how-to-start-a-business-vgcc-small-business-center-sept-2024/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 02:46:17 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=13015 starting a business vgcc small business center Your Step-by-Step Guide Starting a new business is an exciting journey, filled with opportunities and challenges.

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]]> Your Step-by-Step Guide Starting a new business is an exciting journey, filled with opportunities and challenges. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you start your business on the right foot.

Refine Your Business Idea
Create a Business Plan
Choose a Business Structure
Register Your Business
Obtain Necessary Licenses and Permits
Open a Business Bank Account
Set Up Your Accounting System
Build a Strong Online Presence
Develop a Marketing Strategy
Keep Accurate Business Records Starting a business is a big step, but with careful planning and execution, you can build a successful and sustainable venture.

By Tasha Fritz

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]]> Organizational & Business Grants https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/organizational-business-grants-vgcc-small-business-center-sept-2024/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 02:42:50 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=13004 organizational and business grants workshop Our expert-led webinar, "𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 & 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬," will teach you how to find and win grants to propel your business forward.

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]]> Are you ready to take your business to new heights? Our expert-led webinar, “𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 & 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬,” will teach you how to find and win grants to propel your business forward.

Join us, and learn how to:
✅Find grants perfectly matched to your business goals
✅Craft applications that make funders say YES
✅Stand out from the competition

Imagine the possibilities with grant funding:
✅Hire the best people for your team
✅Upgrade your skills with top-tier training
✅Expand your workspace to fuel your growth

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]]> How to Write a Business Plan https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/how-to-write-a-business-plan-vgcc-small-business-center-feb-28-2024/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:20:13 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=7276 write a business plan vgcc small business center If you are in business or planning to start a business, you absolutely need a plan.

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]]> If you are in business or planning to start a business, you absolutely need a plan. You would not embark on a long road trip with your family with no travel plan or budget. The business plan maps out the path and budget for your business. The degree of detail and the length of the business plan varies depending on how fast you want to grow and your source of funding. Banks, investors, and potential partners will expect to see a business plan. But the most important audience for your business plan is you. It can be the living document and compass that keeps your business on track and moving in the fast lane toward your goals.

In this session, you will learn:
• The major sections of the business plan and why you need each one.
• How to know if you need a 1-page or a 40-page document.
• The three major ways to get a business plan written.
• How to use the business plan to increase the likelihood of business success.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
Katie Gailes is a proud native North Carolinian who has devoted most of her professional life to helping small business owners and entrepreneurs. She attended Bennett College for Women in Greensboro and the Duke University Fuqua School of Business. After a long career with IBM, Katie launched a consulting practice, which she ran full-time for six years. She was a counselor in the Growing American Through Entrepreneurship (GATE) program at the NC Rural Economic Development Center where she helped displaced workers in rural North Carolina start businesses. Through this program and her consulting practice, Katie trained or worked with over 1,000 small business owners and entrepreneurs. She went on the become the first Director of Entrepreneurship Initiatives at Wake Technical Community College where she co-founded the LaunchMyCity community-based economic development model. In 2020, Katie co-founded OUR STORIES: Brave Conversations on Race to help bridge the racial understanding gap through small-group, facilitated conversations based on personal stories and experiences. This program has trained over 250 people and now has active chapters in three US locations. Katie’s strength is strategic visioning, messaging, and creative problem solving that makes a measurable difference in the lives of real humans.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87457127135?pwd=amp2a3MzYStmSDZIZjBzZUJYR3ArUT09
Meeting ID: 874 5712 7135
Passcode: 343437

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]]> Canva 201- Using Canva for Social Media and Video Editing https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/canva-201-social-media-and-video-editing-vgcc-small-business-center-february-16-2024/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 21:05:15 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=7257 create canva for business Following our Canva 101 class, you'll now learn how to connect your social media platforms, use Canva's content planner, create social media post and edit videos/audio.

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]]> It’s time to go more in-depth on Canva! Following our Canva 101 class, you’ll now learn how to connect your social media platforms, use Canva’s content planner, create social media post and edit videos/audio.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
Kristen Baughman Taber is the founder of Tabletop Media Group. Native to the Carolinas, she received a degree in Extension Education with a focus in Nutrition from North Carolina State University. She also received a Master of Science degree in Extension Education with a focus in Agricultural Leadership.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83046298756?pwd=YTZwOSswdS9VWXJxMFIxdTc1Y05hUT09

Meeting ID: 830 4629 8756
Passcode: 218312

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]]> Canva 101: Creating with Canva https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/canva-101-creating-with-canva-kristen-taber-vgcc-small-business-center-feb-13-2024/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 20:58:09 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=7243 canva for small businesses vgcc small business center Creating Professional design documents is a need for all types of businesses in today's operating climate and this class can equip you and your employees to do just that! Anyone can create professional designs with Canva, including social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and other visual content for your business.

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]]> Creating Professional design documents is a need for all types of businesses in today’s operating climate and this class can equip you and your employees to do just that! Anyone can create professional designs with Canva, including social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents, and other visual content for your business.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:
Kristen Baughman Taber is the founder of Tabletop Media Group. Native to the Carolinas, she received a degree in Extension Education with a focus in Nutrition from North Carolina State University. She also received a Master of Science degree in Extension Education with a focus in Agricultural Leadership.

Topic: Canva 101
Time: Feb 13, 2024 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84691918349?pwd=OWhOR0RJT2h4OXZsd2Z6VVpWNENZUT09

Meeting ID: 846 9191 8349
Passcode: 472551

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]]> Canva for Small Businesses https://warrenist.com/calendar/events/canva-for-small-businesses-vgcc-small-business-center-april-11-2023/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:26:03 +0000 https://warrenist.com/calendar/?post_type=mec-events&p=4627 canva for small businesses vgcc small business center In this FREE online class, learn what is Canva and how it makes creating graphics, documents, and videos quicker and much simpler.

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]]> Add Canva to your must-have tools for entrepreneurs.

In this FREE online class, learn what is Canva and how it makes creating graphics, documents, and videos quicker and much simpler for your small business.

Hosted by the VGCC Small Business Center.

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