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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.
As Your Business Expenses Grow, So Should The Value In Your Product
Brandon McKee, Owner of McKee Services gives entrepreneurs advice about money and about just getting started in Cleveland county.
Creating Your Environment As An Entrepreneur
Michael Sowinski, owner of CFO Consultants in Asheville, talks about what he loves most about being an entrepreneur, ways to get real advice on your small business idea, and how easily it is to change your environment as an entrepreneur.
Competition Is Also About Working Together As Business Owners
Seth Cohn, multiple business founder and owner, discusses the involvement that both he and other business owners have in the community of Wilkes County.
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 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.
Entrepreneur Advice For Growing Your Small Business
Listen to these entrepreneurs talk about the challenges, setbacks, and successes they experienced while growing their businesses. From finding funding to pitching your small business to investors, to knowing when it’s time to hire more team members, they give their advice as business owners with thriving companies.
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Featured Training
How To Prepare For A Small Business Loan
Whether you’re just starting or are interested in expanding your business, securing a small business loan can prove extremely beneficial. But how do you make sure your i's are dotted and your t's are crossed when the time comes? From what lenders are looking for on your loan application to why you need a business plan, this training will answer all your burning questions about the small business loan process. Note: This training was pre-recorded and is presented by the A-B Tech Small Business Center and Western Women’s Business Center.
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