Small Business Center Gaston College

08/25/2026

🗺️ An idea is a great start. A plan helps you figure out where to take it.

Week 2 of our Business Builder Series is How to Write a Business Plan with Nick Hawks, Founder of 1-2 Teach You.

Learn how to turn what’s in your head into a roadmap for your business. From your goals and customers to marketing, finances, and what comes next.

🎓 And remember: Complete all seven Business Builder sessions and earn a Small Business Startup Certificate from the Gaston College Small Business Center!

📅 Thursday | 6–8 PM
💻 Online | 💰 FREE
🌐https://tinyurl.com/businessbuilder-2

Gaston College - Economic Workforce Development

08/24/2026

🤖📚 This week's lineup has a little bit of everything!

Whether you're ready to explore AI, get a better handle on your business taxes, or build your business from the ground up, we've got you covered.

🤖 Co-Writing with a Robot
🧾 Small Business Tax Essentials – Part 2: Schedule C & Recordkeeping
🏗️ Business Builder Series – Part 2: How to Write a Business Plan

Three classes. Three ways to keep learning and moving your business forward.

📅 Check out the graphic for dates and times, and don't forget to register in the link below!
www.tinyurl.com/sbcgcclasses

Gaston College - Economic Workforce Development

08/20/2026

Join us for How to start a business in NC happening tonight at 6:00 pm online. Here is the link to register: https://www.ncsbc.net/workshop.aspx?ekey=220460060

08/18/2026

💪 Maybe this is finally your time.

You’ve had the idea. You’ve thought about what it could become. Now it’s time to learn how to actually get started.

🏗 Our 7-part Business Builder Series kicks off this Thursday with How to Start a Business in NC with Nick Hawks, Founder of 1-2 Teach You. Learn the basics of setting up your business properly and building a strong foundation from day one.

🎓 Complete all seven sessions and earn a Small Business Startup Certificate from the Gaston College Small Business Center!

📅 Thursday | 6–8 PM
💻 Online
💰 FREE

Register for one: https://tinyurl.com/businessbuilder1
OR
Register for all seven: https://tinyurl.com/Business-Starter-Series

🛠 Your business has to start somewhere. Why not here?

Gaston College - Economic Workforce Development

08/17/2026

📚 It's a BIG week for business learning!

We've got four opportunities to sharpen your business skills this week:

💰 SBA Lending Overview
🚀 Start, Manage & Scale Your Business – Part 2
🧾 Small Business Tax Essentials – Part 1: Tax Foundations
🏗️ Business Builder Series – Part 1: How to Start a Business in NC

Whew! That's a lot of ways to learn, grow, and build your business. Check out the graphic for dates and times, then pick the classes that are right for you!
www.tinyurl.com/sbcgcclasses

Gaston College - Economic Workforce Development

08/11/2026

Kids are back to school. Now it's time! 🛠💪
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/Business-Starter-Series
Gaston College - Economic Workforce Development

08/10/2026

🚀 Ready to launch your business?

This week's lineup is all about getting your business moving in the right direction!

📌 Start, Manage & Scale Your Business – Part 1
📌 Design Your Business: The Business Model for Success

Whether you're just getting started or looking to build a stronger foundation, we've got practical training to help you take your next step.

Check out the graphic for dates and times, and don't forget to register in the link below!
www.tinyurl.com/sbcgcclasses

Gaston College - Economic Workforce Development

08/04/2026

Your August Newsletter is 🔥 (and your business could be, too!)
Registration is now open for our Business Builder Series. Plus, more inside!
https://conta.cc/4fA31D0

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08/03/2026

🔥 August is packed with NO COST opportunities to build your business!

We've got a little something for everyone this month, including three great series to help you take your business to the next level:

🏗️ Business Builder Series: Build your business foundation from the ground up
📚 Small Business Tax Essentials: A 4-part series to help you understand your tax responsibilities
🚀 Start, Manage & Scale Your Business: A 2-part series designed to help you navigate the journey at every stage

Plus, we've got workshops on SBA lending, workers' comp, AI, and more!

📅 Check out this month's lineup and register for the classes that are right for you. Let's get down to business!
www.tinyurl.com/sbcgcclasses

Gaston College - Economic Workforce Development