Business – Start-up
Courses beginning with prefix CSP or SEF are self-supporting. No fee exemptions are allowed or refunds given after the class begins.
Develop Your Social Enterprise Business Idea 
Learn the basics on how to develop a business plan and put your social enterprise idea into action.
Tu, 10/4-10/18, 6-9pm, SBC-1097-100, 2046 Small Business Center, Enka
Fees: Free
How to Buy and Sell a Business
Learn more about the process of buying and selling a business. Discover how to prepare and market your business for sale, how to analyze a business to buy and how to structure the deal.
Tu, 11/8, 6-8pm, SBC-1017-100, 2046 Small Business Center, Enka
Fees: Free
How to Legally Structure your Business
Learn about the ins and outs of structuring your new business to accomplish your goals, protect your assets, and get your business started on the right foot. Join us for a discussion on sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, LLCs and more. Presented by NC LEAP (North Carolina Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Program).
W, 10/12, 6-9pm, SBC-1081-100, 2046 Small Business Center, Enka
Fees: Free
Idea to Marketplace
You have a great idea, now what? This seminar targets those individuals that have already identified an innovative opportunity and need support getting it off the ground.
Tu, 12/6, 9am-12pm, SBC-2020-100, 2046 Small Business Center, Enka
Fees: Free
Start Your Specialty Food Business
This series is for anyone who is thinking about starting to package, bottle, label and sell their favorite recipe. Topics covered will include: studying the market and developing your product; legal and insurance issues; labeling requirements; branding and marketing and a tour of Blue Ridge Food Ventures. The class will conclude with a “taste test” at the final session and feature a successful North Carolina food entrepreneur telling her story and sharing her passion and lessons learned to help you on your way.
W, 10/19-11/16, 6-9pm, SEF-2041-100, 128 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $50
What is Social Entrepreneurship? Business Idea
Learn more about social entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial concepts used to achieve social change.
Tu, 9/20, 6-9pm, SBC-1094-100, 2046 Small Business Center, Enka
Fees: Free
Business – Existing
APICS: Execution and Control of Operations
This is the fourth in a series of five APICS Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) courses. APICS courses may be taken non-sequentially. Topics in this course include – prioritizing and sequencing work; executing plans and implementing controls; authorizing and reporting activities for push and pull systems; evaluating performance and providing feedback. Successful completion of the APICS-administered exams corresponding to each module will result in CPIM certification (provided that the applicant meets all other certification criteria). In addition to the $125 registration fee, APICS members pay a $225 materials fee at the first class meeting (non-members pay a $270 fee). No fee exemption.
M, 9/26-11/28, 6-9pm, MLS-7167-025, 127 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $120, Tech. $5
Bookkeeping Basics for the Agriculture, Food and Natural Products Industry
Keeping good financial records is a critical step in managing a successful business. In this seminar, participants will demonstrate the connection between cash flow projections and the bookkeeping system created for a business, practice posting business transactions to monthly cash receipts and disbursements journals and demonstrate how good bookkeeping practices give a clear snapshot of a business health. This seminar will focus on agriculture, food and natural products related businesses.
Tu, 11/29, 6-9pm, SBC-2019-100, 2046 Small Business Center, Enka
Fees: Free
Escort Vehicle Operator Certification
This eight hour course satisfies the requirements set by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to certify Oversize – Overweight load escort vehicle drivers. Course components consist of defensive driving, escort driver requirements, skills training and an examination.
M/Tu, 9/19-9/20, 6-10pm, AUT-7079-036
M/Tu, 11/21-11/22, 6-10pm, AUT-7079-037
215 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $65, Tech. $5
Escort Vehicle Operator Recertification
This four hour course satisfies the requirements set by the North Carolina Department of Transportation to recertify Oversize-Overweight load escort vehicle drivers. This course reviews defensive driving, escort driver requirements, and includes skills training and an examination.
M, 10/24, 6-10pm, AUT-7082-034
Th, 12/15, 6-10pm, AUT-7082-035
215 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $65, Tech. $5
Lean Systems: Error Proofing and Setup Reduction
Students will learn how to implement error-proofing systems to prevent mistakes from becoming product defects. This is accomplished through a modified Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle and through the development of error-proofing, or Poka Yoke, devices. Additionally, students will learn to reduce the waste that is typically inherent in changeovers from one product or service type to another. Students who successfully complete this and the five other courses in the series will be awarded a Lean Systems Practitioner certificate. The Lean Systems series of courses is comprised of Lean 100, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Continuous Flow and Push/Pull Systems, Error Proofing and Setup Reduction, and Total Productive Maintenance. These courses may be taken non-sequentially.
F, 10/21, 8:30am-12:30pm, SEF-7152-106, 215 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $75
Lean Systems: Lean 100
This is an introduction to Lean Systems. Students will learn about the eight wastes and common tools used to reduce their negative impact upon an organization. A factory simulation exercise will illustrate the concepts. Students who successfully complete five out of the six courses in the Lean Systems series will be awarded a Lean Systems Practitioner certificate. The Lean Systems series of courses is comprised of Lean 100, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Continuous Flow and Push/Pull Systems, Error Proofing and Setup Reduction, and Total Productive Maintenance. These courses may be taken non-sequentially.
F, 10/7, 8:30am-4:30pm, SEF-7019-187
F, 11/4, 8:30am-4:30pm, SEF-7019-188
F, 12/9, 8:30am-4:30pm, SEF-7019-189
215 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $125
Lean Systems: Total Productive Maintenance
This course will help students ensure that their manufacturing equipment will always be available as planned. Key topics include the Overall Equipment Effectiveness calculation and its application, autonomous maintenance and predictive maintenance. Students who successfully complete this and the five other courses in the series will be awarded a Lean Systems Practitioner certificate. The Lean Systems series of courses is comprised of Lean 100, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Continuous Flow and Push/Pull Systems, Error Proofing and Setup Reduction, and Total Productive Maintenance. These courses may be taken non-sequentially.
F, 12/16, 8:30am-12:30pm, SEF-7153-173, 215 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $75
Lean Systems: Value Stream Mapping
Effective value stream mapping is crucial to any lean enterprise. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to map the current and desired future states of key product flows, interpret value stream maps, pinpoint waste and determine where resources may be best applied toward improvement. Students who successfully complete this and the five other courses in the series will be awarded a Lean Systems Practitioner certificate. The Lean Systems series of courses is comprised of Lean 100, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Continuous Flow and Push/Pull Systems, Error Proofing and Setup Reduction, and Total Productive Maintenance. These courses may be taken non-sequentially.
F, 9/16, 8:30am-4:30pm, SEF-7012-169, 215 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $125
Marketing your Arts and Crafts Business
Develop a Marketing Roadmap for your craft or other small business to help grow your clients and your sales!
Tu, 11/15, 9am-12pm, SBC-2018-100, 112 Ramsey, Madison
Fees: Free
SBA: Programs and Services for your Small Business
Discover the many programs and services offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration for start-up as well as existing small businesses. Find out the available SBA-sponsored and SBA-funded resources to counsel and train small business owners in all areas of small business management (including business planning). Find out what it takes to obtain a small business loan and to access SBA financing sources in particular. Discover the SBA’s government contracting, minority and other certification programs which can enable your small business to obtain federal government contract work.
W, 10/19, 11am-12pm, SBC-1077-100, 2046 Small Business Center, Enka
W, 11/2, 11am-12pm, SBC-1077-200, 112 Ramsey, Madison
Fees: Free
Selling to the Government
Learn how to identify sales opportunities, evaluate government solicitations and how to understand the bid process. Presented by the NC Small Business and Technology Development Center/Procurement Technical Assistance Center.
W, 11/9, 11am-1pm, SBC-1023-100, 140 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Free
Social Media and Networking Part II
This seminar will expand upon the concepts discussed in Social Media and Networking Part I. Although not a prerequisite, this program targets business owners who are familiar with basic social media concepts.
W, 12/7-12/14, 6-9pm, SBC-2017-100, 140 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Free
Team Problem Solving
Students will learn about team dynamics and basic problem solving skills including problem definition, root cause analysis and solution identification.
F, 11/18, 8:30am-4:30pm, SEF-7154-114, 215 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $125
Business – Non-profit
Courses beginning with prefix CSP or SEF are self-supporting. No fee exemptions are allowed or refunds given after the class begins.
Duke Nonprofit Management Fundamentals: Advocacy
Public policy advocacy is a powerful tool to help nonprofits fully realize their missions. In this course, you’ll get an overview of successful advocacy models; understand advocacy tools; learn the basics of advocacy campaign planning; and develop an initial plan for creating or strengthening your organization’s infrastructure to effectively engage in public policy advocacy. The instructor, Greg Borom, is Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement for Children First/Communities In Schools of Buncombe County. $8 materials fee due at the start of class; please bring correct change. One-hour working lunch.
W, 9/14, 10am-4pm, SBC-1093-700, 128 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $98
Duke Nonprofit Management Fundamentals: Board Basics
Learn basic information that can make any board member more effective. During this interactive session, you will review seven key responsibilities and how to fulfill them best; discuss ways to engage board members before, during and after meetings; learn to help your board decide on goals, roles, responsibilities, and working together; become familiar with what makes nonprofits effective. The instructor, Pam Sugarman, is president of Sugarman Consulting, which offers strategy and governance consulting to nonprofits and foundations. $8 materials fee due at the start of class; please bring correct change. One-hour working lunch.
Tu, 10/25, 10am-4pm, SBC-1062-700, 128 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $98
Duke Nonprofit Management Fundamentals: Financial Management
Being able to analyze and understand where you are and where you are going financially has never been more important for nonprofit organizations. This course provides accessible information and practical tools including record keeping; essential financial documents including what they are and how to create and maintain; organization and project budgeting, including scenario planning based on today’s uncertain funding streams; and how to calculate program costs; fiduciary responsibilities of the Board, including how to present financial statements. The instructor, Kathi Ballard, is a 20-year veteran nonprofit professional and experienced workshop leader. $8 materials fee due at the start of class; please bring correct change. One-hour working lunch.
Th, 11/3, 10am-4pm, SBC-1063-700, 128 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $98
Duke Nonprofit Management Fundamentals: Organizational Planning
For nonprofits to be effective and sustainable, they need annual and fund development plans that are aligned with the organization’s strategic direction. Board and staff must have the tools to assess organizational impact and the willingness to make decisions and support organizational change. The instructor, Judy Futch, helps organizations build their internal capacities and develop effective and sustainable strategies. $8 materials fee due at the start of class; please bring correct change. One-hour working lunch.
Th, 10/6, 10am-4pm, SBC-1061-700, 128 Haynes, Enka
Fees: Course $98
How to Start a Nonprofit
Starting a non-profit organization can be rewarding and fulfilling. Review the basics on how to start such an organization, how to manage and what resources are available
Tu, 11/1, 6-9pm, SBC-1029-100, 2046 Small Business Center, Enka
Fees: Free
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