Free Seminars/Webinars
All Seminars
Please check each individual seminar to see its location and registration information. Attend any 5 seminars with the Core Business Seminar (CBS) designation, and you will receive an Entrepreneurial Foundation Certificate.
- Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Chatham County seminars.
- Call (910) 892-2884 to pre-register or for more information about Harnett County seminars.
- Call (919) 774-6442 to pre-register or for more information about Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce seminars.
- Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Lee County seminars.
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Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (4 Pt. Series)
Oct26You didn’t start your business to spend your life in an inbox. Master the new Google Workspace "Studio" tools to automate your daily tasks and grow your business. Whether you’re running a bakery, a quilt shop, or a professional service, the "paperwork" shouldn't be your second full-time job. Join us for a practical, "plain-English" workshop series where we will roll up our sleeves and actually build the systems that will give you your time back. October 26, 2026 Stop the Busy Work: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 1) The Digital Front Desk: Stop the inbox shuffle. We’ll set up a system that automatically "reads" your mail and separates your urgent customer questions from the junk.
- Start • End Date: 10/26/2026 • 10/26/2026
- Day: M
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
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Sales and Use Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Oct28This seminar will help small business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations. Participants will receive a hands-on experience preparing sales and use tax returns in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register an account. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 10/28/2026 • 10/28/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 2)
Nov02The Hands-Free Filing Cabinet: Never lose a receipt again. We’ll show you how to make your Google Drive folders organize themselves, so your "Tax 2026" folder stays updated without you lifting a finger.
- Start • End Date: 11/02/2026 • 11/02/2026
- Day: M
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
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Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 3)
Nov09The Morning Manager: Wake up to a "Daily Game Plan." Your AI assistant will scan your calendar and past orders to give you a morning briefing"like flagging flour price jumps for bakers or low thread stock for quilters.
- Start • End Date: 11/09/2026 • 11/09/2026
- Day: M
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
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Stop the Busy Work for Small Businesses: Master the New Google Workspace Studio Tools (Class 4)
Nov16The Growth Machine: Follow up while you sleep. Build a "Welcome Kit" that automatically sends itself to new clients the second they sign up or inquire about your services.
- Start • End Date: 11/16/2026 • 11/16/2026
- Day: M
- Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Katie Stokes
- Location Code: PMC (Pittsboro Main Campus)
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How to Create a One-Page Business Plan for Existing Business Owners
Nov19This 90-minute class is designed for existing business owners who want to clarify their strategy and strengthen their direction with a simple, powerful tool: a one-page business plan. Participants will learn how to distill their vision, define clear goals, identify key priorities, and align operations on a single, easy-to-use document. The session focuses on practical guidance, real-world examples, and step-by-step instruction to help owners quickly create or refine a plan they can immediately put into action. By the end of the class, attendees will leave with a concise business roadmap that supports better decision-making, improved focus, and sustainable growth. Speaker(s): Terri Brown
- Start • End Date: 11/19/2026 • 11/19/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Terri Brown
- Location Code: Harnett County (see details below) (Harnett County)
- Building Location: Harnett Regional Jetport