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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.
Tips For Finding Your Business Support System
Jack Carrier, founder and CEO of eTag Art, explains what he loves most about being an entrepreneur and how he found a support system through Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College’s Small Business Incubator.
Getting Your Small Business Established In A New Community
Monte Tyson and Rachel Brigham, co-owners of CBD East Main in Lincolnton, open up about how their business strengthened their purpose, getting established in a new community, and how to hire best-fit employees.
Running A Small Business Takes The Right Heart
Dennis Barber discusses his journey to founding and leading his restaurant, The Copper Door in Hayesville, North Carolina.
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…
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 On Getting And Keeping Customers
Hear from experienced entrepreneurs on how to get and keep customers for your small business. They cover everything from being as transparent and honest as possible with them to not being afraid to pick up the phone and give them a call.
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CLAIM YOUR MARKS! Registering Trademarks & Service Marks in NC & More
May 17 @ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
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May 24 @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EST
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Small Business Experts and Organizations You Should Get to Know
Jun 01 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
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Collaborative Community Marketing
Jun 01 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
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Blogging in a Social and Mobile World
Jun 06 @ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
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Using Social Media to Promote Your Business
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