AshevilleBusinessNetworking.com » Asheville Small Business Incubator http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com Asheville's Local Networking and Business Resource Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:51:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 May 18th Podcasting Class @ Asheville’s Small Business Incubator http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/2010/05/may-18th-podcasting-class-ashevilles-small-business-incubator/ http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/2010/05/may-18th-podcasting-class-ashevilles-small-business-incubator/#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 19:04:16 +0000 Sarah Benoit http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/?p=403 Find out more on the AB Tech Small Business Incubator Website!

May 18th 6 – 9 PM Podcasting Class

Podcasting: Producing Web Audio and Video

High School Classroom

For the beginner in web audio and video, this class offers an overview of some of the basic tools (software and hardware) needed to produce quality web audio and video. A professional videographer, Stephanie Carson, will be on hand to demonstrate and answer questions. Sarah Benoit, an online marketing specialist, will discuss methods of using podcasting as a promotional device for websites. Discussions will include methods of placing web audio and video on websites and syndicating the content across multiple web channels to generate traffic. This hands-on, interactive learning class is a great preparation for any small to medium sized business owner or individual interested in producing professional quality web audio and video. (3 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: Free

Tue, May 18, 6:00PM-9:00PM
341 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-1008-700

]]> http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/2010/05/may-18th-podcasting-class-ashevilles-small-business-incubator/feed/ 0 April 13, 2010 Class “Finance: Hidden Opportunities in the Current Economy” brought to you by the Small Business Incubator http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/2010/03/april-13-2010-class-finance-hidden-opportunities-in-the-current-economy-brought-to-you-by-the-small-business-incubator/ http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/2010/03/april-13-2010-class-finance-hidden-opportunities-in-the-current-economy-brought-to-you-by-the-small-business-incubator/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:19:13 +0000 Sarah Benoit http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/?p=367 Finance: Hidden Opportunities in the Current Economy

Is now the time to pull back and weather the storm, or do you seize the moment and move into growth mode? The truth lies somewhere in between. Learn how to look for hidden business opportunities in the current economy. (3 hrs)

For more info visit the Asheville Small Business Incubator Website!

Total Registration Fee: Free
Tue, Apr 13, 6:00PM-9:00PM
2046 Small Business Center, Enka Center Course #: SBC-1001-700

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This course is designed for anyone planning to start a new business, expand their existing business or introduce a new product, with a special emphasis on businesses related to the “Green Business.” Before investing time and money, the question must be asked, “Is this idea or product feasible?” This course will train you to prepare a preliminary feasibility study and will be critiqued by the Professional Services Team at the Center for Business and Technology Incubation, enabling you to determine if your idea/product is a Go or No-Go business idea. (15 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $25.00

Thu, Apr 01 – May 20, 6:00PM-9:00PM
2001 Small Business Center, Enka Center Course #: SEF-2003-700
Class will meet Apr 01, 15, 29, May 13, and 20.

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This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the buying and selling process, including the financial statements and ratios used, how to prepare and market your business for sale, how to analyze a business to buy, and managing and structuring deals. (2 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: Free

  • Tue, Jan 19, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
  • 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7795-700
  • Thu, Feb 25, 6:00PM – 8:00PM
  • 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7795-701
]]> http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/2010/02/feb-25-how-to-buy-and-sell-a-business-presented-by-the-asheville-small-business-incubator/feed/ 0 Feb 18 Duke Nonprofit Management Fundamentals: Communications http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/2010/02/feb-18-duke-nonprofit-management-fundamentals-communications/ http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/2010/02/feb-18-duke-nonprofit-management-fundamentals-communications/#comments Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:12:47 +0000 Sarah Benoit http://ashevillebusinessnetworking.com/?p=318 For more info visit the Small Business Incubator website

Duke Nonprofit Management Fundamentals: Communications New

This interactive workshop will cover the tools for effective nonprofit organization outreach, including: mission development; audience and market; message development; determining the best communications vehicles; handling outreach during a crisis; and assessing results. Instructor Rachel Perry has over 15 years experience in organizational communications and public policy; she currently works with United Way – Success By Six program. Please note: Students must register directly with Duke Nonprofit Management at http://www.learnmore.duke.edu/certificates/nonprofit it/ or by calling 919-684-6259. A $5 materials fee will be collected at the beginning of class and this must be a check. In addition, lunch can only be paid for by check as well. (6 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $98.00

  • Thu, Feb 18, 10:00AM – 4:00PM
  • 128 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7705-700
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Food Industry: Recipe for Success New

Recipe for Success –This is a great food industry seminar that will focus on pricing your food product effectively. Learn the ingredients that go into knowing what price to charge for your Specialty Food Product. (3 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $10.00

  • Wed, Feb 24, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SEF-7902-700
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Learn the basics of sales and use taxes. This seminar is ideal for retailers or any business that wants to sell! (3 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: FREE

  • Tue, Dec 15, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7887-700
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Location: AB Tech Enka Candler Campus, Small Business Incubator, Room 2046

Description: Learn more about energy efficiency programs and rebates, as well as how these new tax credits can create significant savings for small business and at home. This seminar will review all of the available tax credits and how to take advantage of them.

Registration: $15

Course #: SEF-7281-700

For more information and to register contact Mike Sowinski at mike@CFOConsultants.net

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SCORE: Survival Marketing

When a troubled company hires a specialist to save it from financial ruin what do you think is the first thing he or she does? Market! You see, without sales a business has no financial future! To be successful as a marketer it is critical that you understand some key concepts about your customers. This seminar will teach you how to identify these important items and how to use these concepts to grow your business to success. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3.5 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $30.00

  • Sat, Nov 21, 8:30AM – 12:00PM
  • 2046 Small Business Center, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7717-709
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

SCORE: Maximizing Your Website

Learn how to increase your website’s performance. Each year with more and more companies competing it is harder to maintain a number one spot on the search engines. This class is geared towards web savvy businesses that have already started to develop a web presence. PLEASE NOTE: Students may register by mailing payment to Asheville SCORE, 151 Patton Ave., Room 259, Asheville, NC 28801 or registering online at www.ashevillescore.org. For more information, please call 828-271-4786. Do not send payment directly to A-B Tech. (3 hrs)

Total Registration Fee: $30.00

  • Thurs, Dec 03, 6:00PM – 9:00PM
  • 2046 Haynes, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7842-702
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