How Can We Help You Grow Today?
Get Fast Answers From Experts
We're not robots. We're experienced entrepreneurs, ready to answer your critical how-to questions so you can slingshot your growth and development.
Connect to Local 1:1 Counseling
We make it easy for you to connect with seasoned local mentors who can provide personalized, 1:1 support, training, and assistance—all for free!
Local Entrepreneur Spotlights
Your community is filled with entrepreneurs out there making their dreams come true, just like you. Check out what they're doing and get inspired for the journey through these entrepreneur spotlights.
Looking For Local 1:1 Support?
A-B Tech Community College Has It!
Did you know your local Small Business Center provides personalized support, training, and assistance—all for free? Seasoned mentors are standing by and can help you start or grow your business today!
Connect With A-B Tech Community College Small Business Center
Learn From Experienced Entrepreneurs
We call it Entrepreneur-To-Entrepreneur training (E2E for short)
Clips
Quick insights & advice from entrepreneurs on planning, starting, and growing businesses.
Compilations
Experienced entrepreneurs offer their most valuable lessons-learned on a variety of essential topics.
Journeys
Entrepreneurs share stories about starting & growing their ventures, being an entrepreneur, & more.
Finding Business Success In A Male-Dominated Industry
Kaila Savage, owner of HorsePower Park in Morganton, sheds light on finding success in a male-dominated industry, the importance of the entrepreneurial mindset, and how Burke County supports small businesses.
Finding Local Support As A New Business Owner In WNC
Jordan Schindler relocated his business to Conover, North Carolina and is located in the Manufacturing Solutions Center. He discussed the unique support available to entrepreneurs starting their businesses in the Catawba region.
Choose The Right Employees For Your Small Business
Gary Daemer discusses the ease with which he is able to grow his high-tech business in Wilkes County, North Carolina, and the benefits to his quality of life he enjoys along the way.
Entrepreneur Advice For Managing Risk
Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about their best advice when it comes to managing risk. They discuss writing down your ideal outcomes, finding the right consultants, having alternative streams of income, anticipating every scenario, and more.
Entrepreneur Advice For Running A Small Business
Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about their best advice when it comes to running a small business. They discuss the importance of building a team that can function without you, delegating tasks, taking a step back from your business occasionally, sticking to your mission, and more.
Entrepreneur Advice For Personal Development and Wellness
Listen to these experienced entrepreneurs talk about their best practices and advice on tackling the tricky task of taking care of yourself while taking care of your small business. From making time for exercise to balancing family and work, these small business owners share their stories of struggle when it comes to separating their business…
Plug In At One Of These Local Events
Have an event you want to add?
Submit an Event
Oops! You need to be logged in to submit an event.
Please login below. If you do not have an account yet, you can register for free here.Connect & Collaborate With Startup Asheville on Facebook!
Collaborate with fellow local entrepreneurs, support providers, and our team for all your business needs. Ask questions, get advice, and find a mentor.
Featured Training
Sales 102: How To Build Your First Sales Team
This training will enable you to build your first high-performing sales team via the “4 Ps of Sales” method. Working through this method will help you optimize your sales systems and activities, scale up your efforts, and make the jump from selling informally to systemically and predictably. You’ll also learn how to forecast and measure your sales performance, gain insight into the typical customer purchasing journey, and grow your business faster the right way. Note: While not required, we highly recommend you take our Sales 101: Basic Sales Training For Beginners training before proceeding to Sales 102.
Startup Asheville is Powered By:
