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Learn the “how to” of starting up a nonprofit organization in North Carolina. The seminar focuses on the 3-step NPO formation process at the state, local and national levels. Participants will learn the critical role the Board of Directors plays in providing administrative and financial management of the NPO. This is the first session of a four-part series. Attendees do need to attend all four sessions but those that do will receive a series certificate of completion.
Speaker(s): Kathryn Addo, STC Consulting LLC
Pre-registration required Register to attend online only at this time
The National Association of Women Business Owners, Charlotte Chapter, is an organization specifically designed to fuel the success of the women-owned businesses in the Charlotte area. Join us the first Tuesday of every month at Byron’s SouthEnd for our Signature Monthly Meeting. Hear a great speaker, enjoy a buffet dinner, and meet other women business owners. Please REGISTER!
Gain an understanding on how to use data to substantiate community needs and gain/sustain funding. Participants will learn how to design, develop and evaluate nonprofit programs using a nationally recognized program development model. This is the fourth session of a four part series. Attendees do not need to attend all four sessions but those that do will receive a series certificate of completion.
Speaker(s): Kathryn Addo, STC Consulting LLC
Pre-registration required. Register to attend online at this time
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: Small Business Development Overview / Business Financials
Are you an entrepreneur thinking of starting a business or are you already in business and not sure if you have completed all the necessary steps to be an established entity or successful business? This workshop is designed to help entrepreneurs with start-ups and established businesses to examine the feasibility of their small business idea in the current market, examine entrepreneur readiness, business plan development, entity formation, managing risk, and various ways to fund or bootstrap the business.
Speaker(s): Sonya Miller-Ray / Jules Monroe
When big events or natural disasters come to town, it’s important to have a plan in place to deal with the risks that could affect your business. Learn where to look for risks and how to create and implement a risk management program to make informed decisions for your small business.
Speaker(s): Vanessa Vaughn Mathews, Asfalis Advisors
Pre-registration required Register to attend online only at this time
Hosted by The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte.
Topic: Where Do I Start? Website Planning 101
A website is a necessity for entrepreneurs. Learn terminology and the type of website that best fit your business and industry. Participants will walk way with the tools needed to choose a domain name and how to deploy their website successfully.
Speaker(s): Linda Hughes
Strong businesses build their brand to be authentic, cohesive and compelling. While your logo is the visual cornerstone of your brand, your brand is much bigger than your logo. In this session, we’ll cover the ins and outs of branding and what to consider as you brand (or re brand) your business.
Speaker(s): Lisa Speer
Pre-registration required Register to attend online only at this time
Topic: Nonprofit
Learn how nonprofits can effectively utilize web and email communications, online fundraising tools, and mobile and social media. Participants will learn about technology trends that assist the nonprofit organization in operating more efficiently and have a greater community impact. This is the third session of a four part series. Attendees do not need to attend all four sessions but those that do will receive a series certificate of completion.
Speaker(s): Kathryn Addo, STC Consulting LLC
Pre-registration required
Register to attend online only at this time
It’s not if it’s when. As a business owner, you want to avoid crisis but despite your best efforts they are bound to occur. Don’t wait until a crisis strikes. Prepare now to reduce the impact on your business. In this seminar, you will define what a crisis is for your company, the key players needed during a crisis, and how to maintain your reputation in real-time.
Speaker(s): Vanessa Vaughn Mathews, Asfalis Advisors
Pre-registration required Register to attend online at this time
The business world is full of unexpected surprises and those who learn to use their Emotional Intelligence to navigate through them have been known to have long-term success. This workshop is designed to increase your self-awareness in your role as an entrepreneur, improve your ability to communicate under pressure and help you focus on solutions to bounce back more quickly. You will learn to recognize the emotions of others and use that data to respond, rather than react under pressure.
Speaker(s): Mic Alexander, Image Wealth Management
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