Bi-Weekly Newsletter

March 25, 2024

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2024 Classes

March

March 26: Market Your Business with YouTube (Part 2 of 2)

March 26: NCDOR : How to Complete Form E-585

March 27: NCDOR: Sales and Use Tax Basics

March 27: Farm School (Part 4): Understanding Your Market and Customers

April

April 3: Farm School Finale In-Person Event: Agritourism Evaluation & Site Analysis

April 3: Farm School Finale In-Person Event: Access to Capital Pop-Up Program

April 9: How to Find Your Customers -Now Online!

April 16: Tips for Powerful Websites that Produce Results (Part 1 of 2)

April 23: Tips for Powerful Websites that Produce Results (Part 2 of 2)

May & June

May 9: Financing Your Business

May 16: New Filing Requirements for LLCs and Corporations in 2024

May 23: How to Create and Present a Winning Business Pitch

June 18: Basics of Bookkeeping

Join Us for Farm School On Wheels!

SBC Resources

FREE Access to the information your nonprofit needs to be smart and strategic with your funding requests

Digging deeper is critical to your fundraising success. The Small Business Center offers FREE access to Candid's Foundation Directory, providing comprehensive and up-to-date information on over 298,000 grant makers in the social sector.The directory includes expanded profiles of grant makers, grants, and recipients. These profiles offer valuable insights into who is funding, what kind of projects they are funding, and who is receiving the funds.

Reservations are required to access the FDO. This is an in-person appointment at BRCC, Flat Rock Campus. Appointments are available on Wednesdays from 8:30 AM -2:00 PM.

Reserve a Time to Access FDO

Your SBC offers FREE Small Business Counseling!

Start your business or nonprofit with help from your Small Business Center! Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, our Business Counseling program can help take your business to the next level.

The SBC can pair you with a business mentor who is an expert in your area of need-whether it's writing a business or marketing plan, understanding financial records, or getting ready to buy or sell a business. Our Business Mentors work with you one-on-one to identify the obstacles holding you back and will help you develop a personalized plan for success.

And the best part-It's completely FREE!

Our Partner's News

Seminar Series

AI Revolution: Turbocharge Your Small Business Marketing with ChatGPT

Thursday, March 28th | 10:00 Am - 12:00 PM

The Chamber | 204 Kanuga Rd, Hendersonville

Ready to propel your marketing into the future? Join Jared Bellmund as he unveils the cutting-edge power of ChatGPT in transforming small business marketing. Discover how AI is reshaping social media strategies, website content, and advertising materials with unprecedented precision and efficiency. Don't miss this chance to stay ahead of the curve and revolutionize your approach to marketing. It's time to embrace the AI revolution and skyrocket your business success!

Tuesday, March 26th

8:00-9:00am

Brevard/Transylvania

Chamber of Commerce

175 E. Main St, Brevard, NC 28712

Please join us for Coffee Connections on February 27th at 8am at the Brevard/Transylvania Chamber of Commerce! Jaime Laughter, Transylvania County Manager, will be our speaker.

Join us for Business After Hours

AND the 2024 Annual Meeting

Tuesday, April 9th

5:30 -7:30pm

Hosted by

Transylvania Regional Hospital

5:30pm: Registration & Networking

6:15 pm: Program Begins

6:45pm: Additional Networking

Learn More about BAUT

The Business Alliance of Upper Transylvania (BAUT) is made up of member businesses that operate within and serve western or “Upper” Transylvania County, NC which includes the communities of Rosman, Balsam Grove, Quebec, Lake Toxaway, and Sapphire.

BAUT produces and distributes the free Red Feather Guide, a weekly digital publication showcasing activities and special offerings in our area, as well as a free seasonal print Visitor Guide providing information about local businesses offering dining, shopping, lodging, and entertainment.

FABA Coffee Club-FREE

7:45 AM -9:00 AM

Lutheridge Camp

2511 Hendersonville Rd.

FABA Coffee Club meets the first and third Tuesday morning of each month at Lutheridge in Arden. Everyone gets one minute to tell their story and we have a 12 minute speaker. There is open networking before and after the meeting. Coffee Club is free and open to FABA members and guests, who can visit up to three times before having to decide to join FABA.

FABA Focus After Five-FREE

5:30 PM -7:00 PM

Second Thursday of each month

Focus After Five is hosted by a FABA member at their business, so the event is at a different location each month. The event features free food, drinks, and door prizes at the end. The whole event is open networking, and the host and door prize sponsors share about their business at the end. Focus After Five is a free event and open to everyone.

Campus News

Blue Ridge Community College is a smart investment in your future. We offer real-life, forward-thinking and accessible education to prepare students for 21st-century success in the workplace or at four-year colleges and universities. Our conveniently located campuses in Henderson and Transylvania Counties, online courses, and high-school enrollment options provide pathways to further your education, start a new career, or enrich your skillset. What are you waiting for?

Let's Get Started

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The Small Business Center at Blue Ridge Community College is part of the Small Business Center Network, comprised of 58 Small Business Centers throughout North Carolina that support the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of training, counseling, and resource information.

Ben Smith, Director

828.694.1658

sbc@blueridge.edu