PBC Learning Center
Access a wealth of articles and information for help with virtually every aspect of planning,
starting, owning and operating your business. Link to other business organizations to learn
even more.
See virtual and in-person events here.
Scroll to the bottom for downloadable items.
SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
From recorded webinars and in-depth on-line courses, to an extensive library of business templates and resources, the SCORE website is a great place to learn from those who have gone before, and succeeded.
Mountain BizWorks
Learn key skills and network through Mountain BizWorks. They also have resources for funding small businesses in Western North Carolina.
Made X MTNS is a partner and offers resources for outdoor based businesses.
US Small Business Administration
Through the SBA’s “Business Guide” tab or the “Learning Platform” tab, access information and short videos in the categories below and much more.
“10 Steps to Start Your Business”
“Plan Your Business”
“Launch Your Business”
“Manage Your Business”
“Market Your Business”
“Grow Your Business”
Veteran's Business Outreach Center
“The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program offers resources to veterans, service members, and military spouses who are interested in starting or growing a small business.”
Women's Business Centers
“WBCs provide free, to low-cost counseling and training and focus on women who want to start, grow, and expand their small business.”
South Carolina Small Business Development Center
Access many free training events and on-line webinars through the “training and events” section of the website.
Colorado Small Business Development Center
The “Trainings” section of this website offers a schedule of dozens of free training events available on-line covering a wide variety of topics.
WorkSource Georgia Mountains
WorkSource Georgia provides a portal highlighting educational resources for learning a wide variety of business and personal skills.
National Association for the Self-Employed
NASE is an association that provides entrepreneurs and small businesses “day-to-day support, including direct access to experts, benefits, and consolidated buying power that traditionally had been available only to large corporations.”
America's SBDC
America’s SBDC links business owners with local SBDC’s. The website has an informative, easy-to-understand, downloadable cybersecurity toolkit for your small business.
UGA Small Business Development Center
The SBDC’s training programs include live classes throughout the state of Georgia as well as on-line offerings spanning a wide variety of topics. Some of these classes are free, and some require a fee.
Georgia.gov
Utilize the link below to explore information on starting a business in the state of Georgia.
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
The website provides access to a huge variety of free or low-cost, on-line workshops and training modules.
This link provides access to downloadable resources, including:
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A Step-by-Step Business Plan Workbook
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Buying & Selling a Small Business
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Understanding Commercial Lending
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Guide to Buying Commercial Real Estate
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Understanding Your Company’s Financial Statements
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Managing Cash
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A Simple Guide to Your Small Business Marketing Plan
Small Business Report Card – Is Your Small Business Making the Grade
WNC Business
Located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. They offer free business magazine subscriptions, pro-tips, and a large verity of events and resources for those in Western North Carolina.
This link provides access to downloadable resources, including:
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Advice
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Business News
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Work-Life Balance Insights
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WNC Business information
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Events Calendar