Small Business Center, Mitchell Community College

The Small Business Center at Mitchell Community College offers trainings designed for small business owners at every stage. From marketing help, business planning, bookkeeping, and more, our workshops provide practical tools to support your business growth.

Our fall trainings begin August 18th with the SBC Innovation Exchange. Be sure to mark the date on your calendars!

Take advantage of these free learning opportunities and invest in your business today.
👉 Discover our fall trainings here: https://tinyurl.com/3fw7ce5h

Starting a business isn’t easy. It comes with unexpected curveballs, tough decisions, and moments where you’re learning as you go.

But every challenge teaches you something.

What’s one thing you wish you knew before starting your business?

Have a business idea but not sure what to do next?

A strong business plan is the foundation for turning your idea into reality. It helps you clarify your goals, understand your market, identify your customers, and map out a strategy for success.

Whether you're just getting started or refining your vision, taking the time to plan can make all the difference.

Ready to get started? Learn how to write your business plan here: https://tinyurl.com/4m5j8wv6

Did you know that Mitchell Community College's Small Business Center offers FREE one-on-one confidential business counseling?

Whether you're exploring a business idea, writing a business plan, developing a marketing strategy, or looking for ways to grow your existing business, our counselors can help you identify your next steps and connect you with valuable resources.

No matter where you are in your business journey, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Ready to move your business forward? Schedule your free business counseling session today:

https://tinyurl.com/5fy669wb

Running a small business comes with high and lows and staying motivated can look different for everyone.

Whether it’s your passion, your goals, your customers, or something else entirely, we’d love to hear from you!

What keeps you motivated as a small business owner? 👇

Have a business idea but not sure where to start? Market research and competitive analysis can help you better understand your target customers, evaluate your competition, and identify how to position your business in a way that stands out in the market.

These steps are essential for turning an idea into a strong, well-informed business plan. For more information, check out the link below!

https://tinyurl.com/8hb7jzbr

“Try It Tuesdays” allow students to explore careers, available here in Iredell County and beyond, to help figure out what the future might hold! June 16, we're hosting a session for those who want to "be your own boss."

Students will compete with others to win prizes as they learn what entrepreneurship really is, hear from a real local business owner, and discover how simple ideas can turn into real solutions.

Click here to register for this session and other summertime "Try It Tuesdays": https://crosbyscholars.pulse.ly/yomljdkpop

Creative sparks are flying in Downtown Statesville! We are Rolling Out the Red Carpet: to celebrate Julie Carpenter and the grand opening of Wildflowers Creative Wellness Studio.

Join the celebration on Thursday, June 11, at 11:30 AM at 327 W. Front Street. Come meet Julie, browse her lovely new gift boutique, and enjoy light refreshments.

Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/share/1RhcQSpSwQ/

SBA beefs up loan limits to historic levels. Here's what's changing. - The Business Journals SBA's latest rule change allows businesses to combine 7(a) and 504 loan limits. It takes effect July 4.

To celebrate 250 years of American free enterprise, we want to show the country that small business is BIG business.

We’re looking for small businesses that are:

- Strengthening American competitiveness

- Innovating and demonstrating an outsized impact within an industry

- Delivering economic opportunity and quality jobs

- Showing strong fundamentals and ex*****on readiness

Apply to the Patriot Pitch Competition: sba.gov/freedom250