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Quick insights & advice from entrepreneurs on planning, starting, and growing businesses.
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Experienced entrepreneurs offer their most valuable lessons-learned on a variety of essential topics.
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Entrepreneurs share stories about starting & growing their ventures, being an entrepreneur, & more.
The Best Advice For First-Time Entrepreneurs
Brannen Cunningham, owner of Sparksmith in Waynesville, sheds light on how his business came to be, the key to finding and keeping new customers, and his best advice for first-time entrepreneurs.
Getting Support From Your Small Business Center
Aaron Wehr of Wehrloom Honey talks about his experience starting and growing his business in Graham County, North Carolina.
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.
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 On Developing Your Strategy
Hear from experienced entrepreneurs on how to develop the strategy for your small business. Do you have a good way to sell your product or service? Do you have a sales plan? Are you aware of what your competitors are doing? Are you able to think quickly on your feet? These are the questions you…
Entrepreneur Advice From Female Small Business Owners
Listen to this group of talented female entrepreneurs talk about the different struggles and triumphs they’ve faced while planning, starting, and growing their small businesses. While many express the feeling of no longer being alone and the influx of women-owned business support networks, others reiterated the fact that women still make less money than their…
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Using WordPress To Build A Website
Every small business needs a website. Luckily, you don't need to spend thousands of dollars to get one. WordPress is the world's most popular website builder, and it's a great tool to help you create an impressive website for your small business. In this training, we take you through the process of building a WordPress website from start to finish. By the end, you’ll have created an impressive website that will increase your overall online presence and grab more attention from new and prospective customers. Note: This training was pre-recorded and is presented by the A-B Tech Small Business Center.
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