Small Business Center Training and Events

From one hour to 10 weeks, the Small Business Center offers small-business training to help you start and build your business.

SBC events
and workshops

One- to three-hour webinars covering common business topics, offered by Wake Tech's Small Business Center and the Small Business Center Network of North Carolina.

LaunchWakeCounty

Free, community-based entrepreneurship programs offered in the Fall and Spring semesters that include curriculum training, mentoring, networking and access to capital. Application required.

LaunchWakeTech

Wake Tech student-focused entrepreneurship programs for degree and non-degree students.

Main Street Entrepreneurs Accelerator Program

This training and pitch competition is for student entrepreneurs and small-business owners in Wake County, aimed at accelerating business growth.

Wake Tech Contractor's Academy

An eight-week, fee-based training program offered each Spring semester for established small-business owners who want to sell goods and services to public entities.

Pop-Up Shops at Martin Street

This program provides affordable retail space in downtown Raleigh and small-business counseling to participating minority- and women-owned businesses.

Course details and registration information

Wake Tech also offers a number of courses on starting a new business.

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Sales for People Who Don't Like to SellSEF-3001W1
In this course, students will learn and practice basic sales techniques, from the initial introduction stage through closing the sale and maintaining ongoing relationships. The course covers understanding sales, knowing your product and market, identifying relevant decision...
Veterans Entrepreneurship AdvantageSEF-3001V1
Assess your potential as an entrepreneur and the feasibility of your business or idea, and learn how your military experience can help. In eight three-hour sessions, you’ll learn how to develop a comprehensive business plan for your new or existing business and create a firs...
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Events

We also can provide half- to full-day events focused on small-business training. Here are some examples of intensive training focused on small-business owners.

  • Barber & Cosmetology Business Summit 
  • Black Business Momentum
  • Hispanic Business Momentum
  • Financial Fortitude Summit
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