Small Business Center Courses at Durham Tech

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The Small Business Center regularly presents a variety of entrepreneurship courses on small business management topics. Classes usually meet one evening per week for 3-10 weeks. Use the Continuing Education and Corporate Education Registration Form to register for the following courses.

Before taking ANY of the following computer courses, you should have a basic understanding of your computer’s operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media. Students should bring a memory stick to save their work from computer classes.

Intro to QuickBooks Pro – $79

The fastest, easiest way to manage your business! This introduction to one of the most popular small business accounting applications tracks general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and checking accounts and provides easy-to-use reporting features. 12 hours.

14445

8/10 - 8/31

1–5 p.m.

SBB 310

Electronic Notary (e-notary) – $90

People with a valid N.C. notary public commission may take the Electronic Notary (e-notary) class. Students must present their notary number from the N.C. Secretary of State’s office. Textbook included. (Because this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) 5 hours.

Register with care as refunds and transfers are not accepted. N.C. Secretary of State requires all candidates to speak, read, and write in English and present a valid government picture ID to be admitted to class. Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of class for check-in. See www.sosnc.com for additional requirements.

13887	W	12/9	9 a.m.–3 p.m.	SBB
16373	Th	3/25	9 a.m.–3 p.m.	SBB
16374	W	5/19	9 a.m.–3 p.m.	SBB

Notary Public – $95

This class is required to be commissioned as a notary public. Textbook included. (Because this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) 6.5 hours.

Register with care as refunds and transfers are not accepted. Be aware that the N.C. Secretary of State requires all candidates to speak, read, and write in English and present a valid government picture ID in order to be admitted to class. Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of class for check-in. See www.sosnc.com for additional requirements.

13880	T	11/17	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	SBB Full
13881	Th	12/10	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	SBB
13882	F	12/11	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	OCC
16351	W	1/20	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	SBB
16353	Th	1/28	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	OCC
16354	Sat	2/13	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	CEC
16355	Th	2/18	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	SBB
16356	W	3/3	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	OCC
16357	Sat	3/20	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	CEC
16358	W	3/24	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	SBB
16360	Sat	4/17	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	CEC
16361	T	4/20	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	OCC
16362	W	4/28	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	SBB
16363	W	5/12	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	OCC
16364	T	5/18	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	SBB
16365	Sat	5/22	9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.	CEC

The REAL Entrepreneur: How To Start and Build Your Own Business – $149

Do you REALLY want to learn how to start your own business? Participants in this popular 10-week course examine in detail how to develop a business idea, do market analysis, and then write a business plan. Gain knowledge from hands-on activities and guest speakers who are successful business owners. Taught by Malinda Todd of NC REAL. 30 hours.

16557

1/28–4/15

6–9 pm

SBB 312

The Fast Entrepreneur: Getting to Profitability in a Hurry – $149

Want to stand above the crowd and be a business success in this tough economy? This class is for existing business owners and fast-start new entrepreneurs who want to be successful and earn a six-figure net income within three years. Understand the strategic steps required to make your business more profitable, and then write your draft business plan. Kauffman Foundation e-learning assignments, some weekly homework, and class interaction are required. Taught by John Wyman. 30 hours. View the brochure.

16560

2/3–4/21

6–9 pm

SBB 312

Planning for Success — How to Write an Extraordinary Business Plan – $149

Successful businesses have strong business plans. This course is for anyone starting or operating a business who wants to learn how to write a better, more complete business plan. The course focuses not only on the mechanics of writing a business plan but challenges you to perform the critical thinking necessary to write an extraordinary plan! Taught by Carl Baumann, SCORE Volunteer. 30 hours.

16562

2/17–5/5

6–9 pm

OCC 211

NEW! Sales for People Who Don’t Like to Sell – $89

Understand how to generate customer excitement. Learn the skills and techniques necessary to become successful in sales, from prospecting to building relationships for ongoing referrals. Define and describe your products, services, and ideas; identify relevant decision makers; obtain appointments; make effective presentations; create lasting relationships; and make a win-win close. Taught by Jim Joyce of Sales Partners, Inc.
15 hours.

16452

3/4–4/1

6–9 p.m.

SBB 311

NEW! Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs – $89

Business owners facing tighter budgets are turning to social media outlets for branding and marketing purposes. But too often they fail by applying a "print media mindset." This hands-on, in-lab class teaches you how to effectively incorporate social media tools such as blogging, Twitter, odcasting, sharing, and social networking sites into your marketing efforts. (Because this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) Taught by Gary Miller of UNC Career Services. 10 hours.

16752

4/1–4/29

6:30–8:30p.m.

SBB 310

For QuickBooks classes below: It is highly recommended that you take “Your Financials Made Easy” along with a QuickBooks class. Before taking computer courses, you should have a good understanding of your computer’s operating system. Bring a memory stick to save your work from class.

Introduction to QuickBooks Pro – $89

Learn the fastest, easiest way to manage your business! This course is an introduction to one of the most popular small business accounting applications that tracks general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and checking accounts and provides easy-to-use reporting features. (Because this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) Taught by Paula Brown, Almost Perfect, Inc., and Sunita Dev, PragmatiQue, LLC. 12 hours.

16577	M	1/11–2/1	1–5 p.m	SBB 310
16578	M	2/15–3/1	1–5 p.m.	OCC 204
16579	M	3/8–3/29	6–9 p.m.	SBB 310
16580	M	4/5–4/26	6–9 p.m.	OCC 208

More QuickBooks Pro – $89

You’ve taken the Introduction to QuickBooks class or are already writing checks and making deposits in QuickBooks. Ready to learn more? Register for this intermediate-level class to gain insights into invoicing and statements, APs and ARs, balancing bank statements, writing checks and taking credit cards, customizing reports and graphs, and much more. Prerequisite is Introduction to QuickBooks course. (Because this course is self-supporting, no tuition waivers or exemptions are allowed.) Taught by Paula Brown, Almost Perfect, Inc. 12 hours.

16581

5/17–6/7

1–5 p.m.

SBB 310

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