Central Piedmont Small Business Center

The Small Business Center at Central Piedmont help start, grow, and innovate local businesses.

The Small Business Center (SBC) is part of the statewide Small Business Center Network, a community college-funded initiative with a vision to foster and support entrepreneurship, small business, and economic development in local communities across the state. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an experienced business pro, you will find CPCC's Small Business Center to be the premier resource for small businesses in Mecklenburg County.

08/05/2024

El Centro para la pequeña empresa de CPCC, invita a los emprendedores latinos del condado de Mecklenburg a su primer workshop gratuito y en español, el mismo que se llevara a cabo el 14 de agosto de 2024, a las 10am en 1125 Charlottetowne Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, edificio Levine, el parqueo es gratis en los edificios de parqueos 3 y 4.

Para inscribirse haga click en este link: https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=120440036

CPCC's Small Businesses Center invites Latino entrepreneurs from Mecklenburg County to its first workshop in Spanish to be held on August 14, 2024, at 10 am at 1125 Charlottetowne Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204, Levine Building, parking is free in parking lots 3 and 4.

07/15/2024

Click the link below to register for an upcoming workshop and to learn more about the free services that we have to offer.
cpcc.edu/sbc

06/18/2024

We have some great workshops upcoming up and we're still planning more for July.
Click the link below to register for upcoming workshops and to register for business counseling services.
We look forward to helping you start and grow your business. Take advantage of our free offerings today!
cpcc.edu/sbc

06/06/2024

Attention new and existing small business owners and entrepreneurs!!
Register for this upcoming workshop to learn options for obtaining financing for your business.

cpcc.edu/sbc

05/22/2024

Join us on May 30th for a networking event with like-minded business owners and entrepreneurs in our community.

Come and learn about the Small Business Center services and how we can help you start and grow your business.

Register by scanning the QR code at the bottom of the flyer.

📷There will be a professional photographer available for your free head shot.📸

Job Opportunities | Central Piedmont Careers 05/16/2024

Central Piedmont Small Business Center is hiring!!

Are you fluent in English and Spanish? Would you like to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners in Mecklenburg County? If you answered YES to both questions, we invite you to apply to join our team as a Part Time Business Coach.

Our Part-time Business Coaches provide confidential one-on-one counseling and coaching to aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small business owners. Counseling and coaching areas include business startup, business management, marketing, sources of capital, planning, financial management, and more.

👇Click the link below for more information👇
https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cpcc?

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05/02/2024

Central Piedmont's Small Business Center, in partnership with the Small Business Center Network (SBCN) of North Carolina invites small business owners to participate in a state-wide webinar regarding tax scams.

Speaker: Bobby Graham (IRS Communications & Liaison)
Webinar Topic: The Dirty Dozen: Tax Scams"
Date: Tue (May 7) at 2:00pm
Register Today

Learn the basic information from IRS Stakeholder Liaison Bobby Graham on scams that taxpayers can encounter anytime. The Gig Economy offers tips and resources on a variety of topics ranging from filing requirements and making quarterly estimated tax payments to self employment taxes and special rules for reporting vacation home rentals and more!

04/30/2024

Did you know that it’s National Small Business Week?

This week is dedicated to honoring and supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs who power our economy.

Central Piedmont’s Small Business Center invites you to celebrate the week by joining us for one of our free small business workshops. Whether you are thinking of starting a business or you are looking to grow your existing business, the Small Business Center has resources to support you and your business. Classrooms, meeting space, conference rooms, free wi-fi and more. Stop by today to explore all that is available to you at no cost!

1125 Charlottetowne Ave., Charlotte, NC or visit us online at www.cpcc.edu/sbc.

Bookkeeping for Your Small Business 03/21/2024

Click the link below to register for tonight's workshop starting at 6pm.

Bookkeeping is a core part of business finances and can impact the growth and success of your small business. It can encompass a variety of tasks — from basic data entry in a software platform to working with certified public accountants — and is the backbone of your accounting and financial systems.

Bookkeeping for Your Small Business Small-business bookkeeping involves setting up a framework, choosing your method and keeping track of details. Bookkeeping is a core part of business finances and can impact the growth and success of your small business. It can encompass a variety of tasks — from basic data entry in a software pla...

03/18/2024

Happy Monday Business Owners and Entrepreneurs. Are you looking for a grant that would benefit your business ventures? Next week we will be offering grant related workshops.

Visit our website for more information cpcc.edu/sbc.

02/07/2024

Are you looking to start a business or grow your current business? We are here to assist you in every way.

Join us for one of our free workshops to equip you with the knowledge to accomplish your dreams. We also offer one-on-one business counseling services to guide you along the journey.

⬇️Click the link below to learn more.⬇️
https://www.cpcc.edu/business-and-industry/small-business-center

Small Business Center Information Session 02/05/2024

The Small Business Center at Central Piedmont provides the local business community tuition-based courses, a non-degree certificate program, networking events, free seminars, no-cost counseling, and a business resource library. We proudly assist some 2,500 start-up entrepreneurs and small business owners each year.

To hear more about our offerings, join us the first and third Tuesday of each month for our Information Session.

Small Business Center Information Session Join an Information Session to learn about the Small Business Center's free business counseling, training, and workshops designed to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with business startup, business growth, job creation, and job retention. The Small Business Center at Central Piedmont i...

Register 11/20/2023

Did you know that our office offers FREE and confidential business counseling? We have a group of skilled business coaches with expertise in various areas: Business Startup, Business Growth, Project & Program Management, Operations Management, Employee Development, Compensation Structures
👇👇Click the link below to register for counseling👇👇

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11/13/2023

This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Join us this week for our workshops - https://www.ncsbc.net/Events.aspx?mode=4&area=Alamance+County&zip=&miles=25¢er=75120&topicnum=0&format=0&days=90&lang=0&sort=M&layout=0

“This is an official activity of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international movement to empower entrepreneurs and make it possible for anyone, anywhere to start and scale. To learn more about GEW and other events in the Charlotte area, visit www.gewcharlotte.com.” Please let me know if you have any questions about this.

10/23/2023

November 13 - 19 is Global Entrepreneur Week. Global Entrepreneurship Week is an international movement powered by thousands of partner organizations dedicated to making it possible for anyone, anywhere to start and scale a company. Join us for one of the following workshops.
For more information on other events that will be happening around Charlotte visit gewcharlotte.com.

10/16/2023

We offer free workshops to help you start and grow your business. See what we have coming up.
www.cpcc.edu/sbc

10/09/2023

See what the Small Business Center is up to this month.
cpcc.edu/sbc

09/13/2023

Did you know today is ?

“Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself.”
– Oprah Winfrey, media proprietor

09/08/2023

Stay in the Know! See what the Small Business Center has to offer for the month of September!

08/31/2023

Take the steps to start or grow your small business today by attending our no cost workshops hosted by the Small Business Center of Central Piedmont!

08/31/2023

Join us for our no cost workshops and training classes.

06/06/2023

We are here to assist you with your business needs. Join us at one of our upcoming workshops.
If you are interested in our free one-on-one counseling services, please contact our office 704.330.6736.
Visit our website cpcc.edu/sbc to find out what's happening here at Central Piedmont Small Business Center.

Small Business Center 04/04/2023

The Small Business Center at Central Piedmont provides the local business community with no-cost counseling, free seminars, a non-degree certificate program, tuition-based courses, networking events, and a business resource library.
Please visit our website cpcc.edu/sbc to register for our seminars or to register for business counseling.
Apr 5 Marketing Your Business
Apr 13 The Impact of Taxes on Small Businesses
Apr 18 How to Find Your Customer
Apr 21 Project Management - Analyzing Organizational Culture
Apr 27 How To Search and Find Grants

Small Business Center The Small Business Center at Central Piedmont provides the local business community tuition-based courses, a non-degree certificate program, networking events, free seminars, no-cost counseling, and a business resource library. We proudly assist some 2,500 start-up entrepreneurs and small business o...

03/01/2022

Interested in bringing your food truck, trailer, or cart to CLT Airport? Visit https://www.cltairport.com/community/food-trucks/ to download the Food Truck Program application and follow the instructions for consideration.

Got questions or need more info? Contact Marcus Choi at [email protected].

01/05/2022

Did your business suffer losses due to the pandemic? You may be eligible for a Business Recovery Grant from the NCDOR. Visit http://ncdor.gov for more information, apply by January 31, 2022.

11/11/2021

Want to learn the tips and tricks of marketing a small business? Join us virtually today at 6pm for a free webinar with a digital marketing expert that can help you make a more substantial impact and create demand. Register here: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=120410061

09/13/2021

Are you looking to take your small business accounting to the next level with QuickBooks? There's no better time than now to take action. Register today for one or all of our Fall 2021 QuickBooks Series offerings:

Monday, October 4, 9am-12pm: Basic Accounting with QuickBooks

Tuesday-Thursday, October 5-7, 9am-12pm: QuickBooks Level 1

Tuesday-Thursday, October 12-14, 9am-12pm: QuickBooks Level 2

Wednesday, November 15, 9am-12pm: QuickBooks Certified User: Exam Review and Certification Test

Register Today: https://www.cpcc.edu/business-and-industry/small-business-center/quickbooks

08/24/2021

Do you currently own a small business or provide a service to the small business community? Are you interested in sharing your knowledge with the next generation of small business owners? The Small Business Center at Central Piedmont Community College wants to meet you! We are currently seeking dynamic individuals of all backgrounds to lead virtual courses/webinars covering the following topics:

- How to Start a Business
- Financing Your Small Business
- How to Write a Business Plan
- How to Find Your Customers
- Basics of Bookkeeping
- Your Small Business Taxes
- Marketing Your Business

If this is your jam, email us at [email protected] and include "New Small Business Rockstar" in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!

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