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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.
Focus On Your Passion And Outsource The Rest
Shana Whitehead of Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall discusses why she fell in love with the idea of starting a restaurant and music venue in the heart of Sparta, North Carolina.
Find Your First Customers Through The Right Channel
Clayton Wilkinson, Owner of Taste of the Town discusses how he was able to get his first customers and gives advice about work-life balance as an entrepreneur.
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…
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 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…
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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.