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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.
Why Starting Your Small Business Is Worth The Risk
Asia discusses opening her business, Mae's Coffee Shop, in downtown Maiden, North Carolina. She tells us what it's like to take the risk to open a business and the changes it's had on the area where she opened.
Make a Living and a Difference
Gary Brown, founder and owner of Boondocks Brewing, discusses the reason he transitioned from the corporate world to starting and growing his business in West Jefferson, North Carolina. Through great skill and timing, he ended up starting far more than a small craft brewery and now employs over 50 people in the Ashe County region.
Tried-and-True Ways To Meet And Acquire New Clients
Tanya White, owner of TanyaWhite.co in Morganton, talks about why the SBC is such a valuable resource, her best advice for new entrepreneurs, and a few tried-and-true ways to meet and acquire new clients.
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 Raising Money
Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about their best advice for raising money for your growing company. They discuss relying on personal funds, finding people you can trust, securing lines of credit when you don’t necessarily need it, getting a mentor to help you out, and more.
Entrepreneur Advice For Planning Your Small Business
Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about the challenges, setbacks, and successes they experienced while planning their businesses. From not being fully prepared and what they would tell their younger selves today to the importance of talking to your target audience and branding yourself in the right way, they give their advice as they look back…
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Using Facebook to Build Your Business
Feb 01 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
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The Treasure Chest: Finding the Funds to Finance Your Small Business
Feb 02 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
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The Treasure Chest: Finding the Funds to Finance Your Small Business
Feb 02 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
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Five Ways for Your Small Business to Become Known in the Marketplace
Feb 07 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
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Using Instagram to Grow Your Business
Feb 08 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
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Creating a Winning Business Plan
Feb 09 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
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Creating a Winning Business Plan
Feb 09 @ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
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Selling on Shopify
Feb 14 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
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Using YouTube to Promote Your Business
Feb 15 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
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Insurance for Your Small Business
Feb 15 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
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eCommerce: Basics of Selling Items Online
Feb 22 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
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Using LinkedIn to Build Your Business
Feb 23 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
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Marketing Research with NC LIVE
Feb 28 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
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Selling Products Online Using Shopify
Mar 01 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
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Selling Products Online with Amazon and Etsy
Mar 08 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
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Using Paid Online Ads to Generate Traffic for Your Business
Mar 15 @ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM EST
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Facebook Shops and Facebook Marketplace
Mar 15 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
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Mastering Google Workplace as a Business Tool
Mar 28 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
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Seven Principles for Small Business Success in a Changing World
Apr 04 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
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Using Canva for Your Small Business
Apr 13 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
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How to Find Your Customers Using Social Media
Apr 19 @ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST
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Succession Planning for Nonprofits: Strategies That Work
Apr 25 @ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST
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How To Stay Focused And Productive: Tips For Working From Home
For many people, working from home is now a new way of life. Although remote work has its perks — such as having your own space and no commute — it also comes with challenges. If you've made the transition to working from home and need some support, this training is perfect for you. We'll discuss actionable tips and tactics for staying focused and productive in very active and dynamic spaces. Learn how to structure your day with goals in mind, keep the creativity flowing, and set up a workspace that supports your success. Note: This training was pre-recorded and is presented by the A-B Tech Small Business Center.
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