BCCC Briefs: March 22, 2016 | Eastern North Carolina Now

    News Release:

The following classes and workshops are offered through the Continuing Education Department.

    Manage your debt and credit prior to starting your business

    Securing funds to start your business requires more than just a solid business plan. Think that your credit score and personal credit history don't matter? Think again. If you understand what lenders are looking for when reviewing a loan application, you can greatly increase your odds of getting approved. Preplanning and proper positioning are crucial and this seminar will show you how to do it. Topics include: how your FICO score is determined, how credit bureaus operate, how to obtain, review and understand your personal credit report, how to significantly increase your credit score in as little as ninety days, techniques to rapidly reduce or eliminate debt, and how to deal with inaccurate or derogatory information in your credit file.

    Greg Frank, owner of the Financial Fitness Center & Superior Credit Care, brings more than 15 years of experience in the debt & credit field to his work. In addition to being a Consumer Advocate specializing in debt & credit issues, Greg is also coauthor of the popular textbook, Invest in Your Debt, & a Certified Seminar Leader who teaches in Colleges, Churches and other venues throughout the Southeast. The free workshop will be on March 24 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Please pre-register.

    Crocheting

    It's never too early to start crocheting hats and scarves for your loved ones. We have added another section of this popular class. Learn to crochet an afghan to keep warm! Or make any number of other crocheted projects. This workshop-style class is designed for beginners and more advanced needle workers alike. Beginning students will learn to choose various yarns and hooks, read patterns, and execute basic crochet stitches. They will also work on projects selected by the instructor and of their own choosing. Advanced students will choose projects and work with the instructor to refine techniques. All students will enjoy the satisfaction of this time honored craft. Classes will be in Thursdays starting March 31 through May 5 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. The fee for the class is $50. The course code is 25378. New students may call 252-940-6357 for a supply list and syllabus.


    Auto dealer licensure

    Are you an auto dealer or aspiring to become one? This will be your only opportunity to take a certification class in spring 2016. Dennis P. Mauk Sr. will teach both teach two courses. Our Auto Dealer Pre-license class will be from April 12-13 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. This course is required for those who want to become auto dealers. Our Auto Dealer Renewal course will be on April 14 from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The annual renewal course satisfies the continuing education requirement for non-franchised auto dealers to retain their dealer's license. The courses are $75 each and students should bring a 2 gigabyte flash drive to save important documents.

    Small business networking

    Most business owners and prospective business owners know that networking is essential to the success of any business. And yet, many fail to invest the time and energy to do it for a variety of reasons. It may be because they are simply introverted, or stressed out, or just do not know how to do it, according to Emily Ballance, professional speaker and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience as owner of two businesses.

    Ballance will speak on how to "Market Your Business by Networking in Your Local Community" Thursday, April 7, from 6-9 p.m. in Room 828 of Building 8, Beaufort County Community College. This seminar is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Small Business Center of Beaufort County Community College. For questions or to register, contact Lentz Stowe, Small Business Center Director, at (252) 940-6306 or lentzs@beaufortccc.edu.

    "Because there's such an emphasis on social networking these days, people sometimes forget the importance of face-to-face networking," Ballance said, "But if you want to get business in your local community, you must invest time in both. And fortunately, face-to-face networking is low-cost and can be very effective, if you know the right way to approach it.

    "In this seminar, I'll be offering tips on how to build relationships and make connections within your local community. I will discuss highly effective face-to-face networking techniques."

    "Bring your business cards if you have some," Ballance said. "But don't worry if you are just getting started or don't have any. This is a fun, informative, and interactive presentation. It's a great chance to meet people and-yes-practice networking! But without pressure."

    Ballance is a Certified Speaking Professional, which is the highest earned designation awarded by the National Speakers Association. Women who have earned this designation make up less than 8% of the organization.

    Ballance speaks on business related topics for Small Business Centers throughout the North Carolina Community College System. She also travels across the country presenting keynotes on generations, stress management, positive humor, and workshops on personal development and business topics which you can see at www.emilyballance.com.

    Call (252) 940-6375 for more information. Please see our redesigned BCCC Continuing Education website. Just visit www.beaufortccc.edu and click on the Continuing Education link at the top.


    Contact: Attila Nemecz
         Public Relations Coordinator

      Beaufort County Community College

       5337 US Hwy 264 East
       Washington, NC 27889

       252.940.6387  •  attila.nemecz@beaufortccc.edu
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