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Small Business Training Resources

Online Training Content for Small Businesses

Updated: Mar 27, 2026

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Want to attract more customers, boost profits, or refine best practices? Local organizations offer training for small businesses, with 24/7 access to recorded sessions.

Check out resources from the City of Raleigh and our Business Alliance and Entrepreneurial Support Organization partners in the media gallery below!

On-Demand Legal Insights:



  1. Money Talks: Funding Your Company and Exit Strategies
  2. The Numbers: Business Accounting Primer
  3. Getting Started: Company Formation, Tax and Best Practices
  4. Start Up and Small Business Empowerment Law Landscape
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  6.  

Pre-Recorded Training Content:



  1. Small Business Insights Tool
  2. Short Video Promo - English
  3. Short Video Promo - Spanish
  4. Full Demo / Webinar
  5.  
  6.  

Module Walk-throughs:



  1. Advertising
  2. Demographics
  3. Business
  4. Competition
  5.  
  6.  

For more information, visit the Small Business Landing page

Carolina Small Business Development Fund (CSBDF)



  1. Pre-Recorded Training Content Library
  2. Upcoming CSBDF Events
  3. More About CSBDF

Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA)



  1. Pre-Recorded Training Content Library
  2. Upcoming DRA Events
  3. More About DRA

Triangle ArtWORKS



  1. Pre-Recorded Training Content Library
  2. Upcoming ArtWORKS Events
  3. More About ArtWORKS

SCORE



  1. Pre-Recorded Training Content Library
  2. Upcoming SCORE Events
  3. More About SCORE

Shop Local Raleigh



  1. Pre-Recorded Training Content Library
  2. Upcoming Shop Local Events
  3. More About Shop Local

Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC)



  1. Pre-Recorded Training Content Library
  2. Upcoming SBTDC Events
  3. More About SBTDC

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Small Business Event Calendar

(including training opportunities)

  • Apr
    9

    Partner Event: NCDOT Technical Training Series

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-09 09:00:00 2026-04-09 16:00:00 Partner Event: NCDOT Technical Training Series Hosted ​​by NCDOT The N.C. Department of Transportation’s 2026 Technical Training Series is a program that offers various courses to small highway construction​​ contractors interested in working on NCDOT projects. ​Each course will cover NCDOT specifications and standards drawing, equipment requirements, lettings and bidding​​, project management, invoicing and payment, and more.   City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    10

    Partner Event: Free Money to Start/Expand a Business but No Grants

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-10 10:30:00 2026-04-10 12:00:00 Partner Event: Free Money to Start/Expand a Business but No Grants Hosted by Wake Tech There are government grants to assist businesses but rarely any to start. Learn where real opportunities exist to earn money to expand and sometimes start a business. Get the truth about grants and money for small business. THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    10

    Partner Event: Free Money to Start/Expand a Business but No Grants

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-10 10:30:00 2026-04-10 12:00:00 Partner Event: Free Money to Start/Expand a Business but No Grants Hosted by Wake TechThere are government grants to assist businesses but rarely any to start. Learn where real opportunities exist to earn money to expand and sometimes start a business. Get the truth about grants and money for small business. THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    11

    Partner Event: Craft & Curate Market

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 12:00:00 2026-04-11 18:00:00 Partner Event: Craft & Curate Market Hosted by Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation Shop vintage clothing, handmade goods and all things creative - find the perfect graduation gift, Mother's Day gift or Pick-Me-Up-Before-Finals gift! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    13

    Partner Event: Building a Sustainable Life Around Your Art (in person)

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-13 18:30:00 2026-04-13 20:30:00 Partner Event: Building a Sustainable Life Around Your Art (in person) Hosted by Wake TechFor many of us, our art and our identity are inseparable. That’s not a business hurdle—it’s a competitive advantage. Join Chris Vitiello (The Poetry Fox) for an interactive session on how to think "entrepreneurially" without losing your soul. We’ll discuss how to transition from a side gig to a main gig by leveraging your unique creative voice as your greatest business asset. Learn to navigate the "business side" in a way that feels as authentic as the work you create. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    13

    Partner Event: Building a Sustainable Life Around Your Art

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-13 18:30:00 2026-04-13 20:30:00 Partner Event: Building a Sustainable Life Around Your Art Hosted by Wake Tech For many of us, our art and our identity are inseparable. That’s not a business hurdle—it’s a competitive advantage. Join Chris Vitiello (The Poetry Fox) for an interactive session on how to think "entrepreneurially" without losing your soul. We’ll discuss how to transition from a side gig to a main gig by leveraging your unique creative voice as your greatest business asset. Learn to navigate the "business side" in a way that feels as authentic as the work you create. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    15

    Partner Event: LGBT+Allied Monthly Networking Mixer

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-15 18:00:00 2026-04-15 20:00:00 Partner Event: LGBT+Allied Monthly Networking Mixer Hosted by Harmony NC LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce Join us for our NC LGBT+ Allied Chamber of Commerce Monthly Networking Event! Connect with like-minded individuals and businesses at our Venue to be determined. Grow your network and support the Harmony Chamber of Commerce at our Monthly Business Mixer. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    23

    Partner Event: Borrowing for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (in person)

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 09:00:00 2026-04-23 10:00:00 Partner Event: Borrowing for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs (in person) Hosted by Wake TechIn this seminar for entrepreneurs and startup business owners, you’ll learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome. We’ll also provide valuable take-away resources to help you and your business. Agenda -Why do businesses need funds -Where to find funding -How to select the right type of financing -What lenders look for -The borrowing process -How to create your business borrowing profile -Next steps after a financing decision City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    23

    Partner Event: Borrowing for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

    Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 09:00:00 2026-04-23 10:00:00 Partner Event: Borrowing for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Hosted by Wake Tech There are government grants to assist businesses but rarely any to start. Learn where real opportunities exist to earn money to expand and sometimes start a business. Get the truth about grants and money for small business. THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! City of Raleigh America/New_York public

Contact

 

Carl Brooks II
Economic Development Analyst
Carl.BrooksII@raleighnc.gov
919-996-6959
 

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