Beaufort County Community College Continuing Education, Spring 2012, Part II | Eastern North Carolina Now

For Immediate Release

Continuing education for cosmetologists offered

    The Division of Continuing Education at Beaufort County Community College will offer two classes that will give cosmetologists the chance to obtain their yearly, required continuing education credits. A morning class, Everything You Need to Know to Formulate Perfect Color (Understanding Hair Color Theory), will be 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 24. An afternoon class, Highlighting Made Easy, will be 1 to 5 p.m. that same day. Both classes will be conducted in the auditorium of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. The instructor is Tammy Hetzel with Color Me Correctly. The registration fee is $65 and covers both classes.

    In "Everything You Need to Know to Formulate Perfect Color," stylists will develop a strong understanding of color theory and learn how they can use this knowledge to increase their color business. Mastering basic hair color theory will give them total freedom when using color in creating hair styles. Topics include covering gray hair, removing unwanted tones, and promoting color services to every client.

    In "Styling Made Easy," stylists will gain a thorough understanding of foiling and techniques used for creative color placement. They will learn techniques such as free-hand highlighting, peek-a-boo highlighting, and formulating the perfect tones. Stylists will also learn techniques like ombré- a gradation of color. Students will receive .4 Continuing Education Units for each class they attend. Students may attend either class, or both, depending on their needs.

    For more information about any of these courses, contact Lou Stout at 940-6307. Students may register by calling 252-940-6375 or in person in room 802 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. BCCC accepts Visa and MasterCard. Checks payable to Beaufort County Community College may be mailed to the attention of Eva Peartree, P.O. Box 1069, Washington, NC 27889.
For more information about other Continuing Education classes, visit BCCC's Website at www.beaufortccc.edu.


BCCC schedules entrepreneurial core curriculum classes

    Business and Industry Services at Beaufort County Community College announces a schedule of upcoming classes this spring that serve as the core curriculum for potential and existing small business owners. The classes are designed to help entrepreneurs understand the basics of starting, advertising, financing, and keeping records for their existing and potential small businesses as well as business plan development. Those students who complete all five of the core courses will receive a certificate that acknowledges their studies, according to Lentz Stowe, director of BCCC's Business and Industry Services. Students can use the certificate to prove to potential business lenders and investors that they have the skills to successfully operate a small business or they can use the certificate to bolster their resumes when applying for positions as small business employees, Stowe said.

Participants can register to attend one or more of these classes. They are scheduled as follows:

    How to Start a Business:6 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 16, in Room 823 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. This is a workshop designed to help budding entrepreneurs start their own businesses. It will help encourage individuals who have good business ideas to take them seriously and find out how to pursue them while avoiding costly and painful mistakes. Among the topics to be discussed include the following: Advantages and disadvantages of owning a business; factors to be considered in starting a business; how to obtain permits and licenses; where to obtain tax information; and how to know if you are reading to start a business. Instructors for the course will be volunteers from S.C.O.R.E. How to Write a Business Plan: 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 23, in Room 823 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. This is a workshop that will help students create a plan for their small businesses. A business plan isthe foundation for success when future business owners are deciding whether to start a new business or buy an existing business. It is also a valuable tool for entrepreneurs seeking financing for their businesses. Some of the topics to be discussed in the seminar are writing the business plan, finding the required information, issues to be aware of when writing the plan and how to find help with the plan. Volunteers from S.C.O.R.E will be the instructors for the course.

    Financing Your Small Business:6 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 30, in Room 823, of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. This workshop is designed to teach participants ways to finance their small businesses including information on grants and loans available to help. It will also provide information on where entrepreneurs can obtain good, solid and reliable financial advice. The instructors are members of S.C.O.R.E.

    Advertising and Marketing for Small Businesses: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, June 4, in Room 823 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. This workshop is designed to teach participants low-cost advertising and marketing strategies and methods. Students will learn to create a marketing plan and score greater sales with current customers. The instructors are members of S.C.O.R.E.

    Recordkeeping and Taxes for Your Small Business: 6 to 9 p.m., Monday, June 18, in Room 823 of Building 8 on the BCCC campus. This seminar will help participants understand the financial aspects of their businesses including financial statements, working with bankers, filing federal and state reports and financial terms that may be confusing. The instructor is Keith Kidwell, a tax professional with H & R Block in Washington. Attendance is free of charge for all of these seminars, but pre-registration is recommended in order to reserve seating and to allow the college to adequately prepare materials. To register, contact BCCC's Business and Industry Services at 252-940-6375 or email Eva Peartree at evap@beaufortccc.edu.

    The workshops are co-sponsored by the Washington/Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce and S.C.O.R.E. The S.C.O.R.E. Association is a national nonprofit organization which provides professional guidance and information accessible to all, to maximize the success of America's existing and emerging small businesses. For more information about other services offered by BCCC's Business and Industry Services' Small Business Center, including targeted seminars for business owners, visit BCCC's Website at www.beaufortccc.edu/coned/Small Business/workshops.htm (http://www.beaufortccc.edu/coned/Small%20Business/workshops.htm )or contact Stowe at 252-940-6306 or Lauren Spruill at 252-940-6311.