The Beaufort County Community College Small Business Center will conduct free small business classes and free one-on-one small business counseling in the Ocracoke Community Center on Thursday, Aug. 29.
Please use the links below to register for classes or select a time for your confidential one-on-one counseling session.
Jack Dugan, Small Business Center director, will also discuss the 2nd Annual Seed & Sow Contest, where winners are awarded funds to help start or grow their small business.
All classes are in-person only. The following is the schedule:
10 a.m. to noon: How to Start an LLC: Forming a limited liability company (LLC) can be a wise choice for small business owners, entrepreneurs, freelancers and independent contractors who want to obtain liability protection and certain tax advantages.
In this two-hour introductory class, you’ll learn the basics of what an LLC is, why forming an LLC may benefit you, the steps for forming an LLC in North Carolina, and some common questions and concerns.
Register here: How to Start an LLC at Ocracoke Community Center (ncsbc.net)
Noon to 2 p.m.: How to Finance Your Business: Jack Dugan will help you discover the most likely financing method for your business type and the fundamentals of business financing. You will also create a draft funding mix for your business, identify contacts for funding your business and assess your financial readiness and the next steps for financing.
Register here: How to Finance Your Business at Ocracoke Community Center (ncsbc.net)