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Small Business Training Resources

Online Training Content for Small Businesses

Updated: Mar 20, 2025

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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!

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Hispanos Del Sur: Entrevista con Mark Weldon - Raleigh Small Business

Pre-Recorded Training Content:



  1. Small Business Insights Tool
  2. Short Video Promo - English
  3. Short Video Promo - Spanish
  4. Full Demo / Webinar
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Module Walk-throughs:



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

Small Business Event Calendar

(including training opportunities)

  • Apr
    25

    Partner Event: PrideLife Business Summit 2025

    8 a.m. • Friday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-25 08:00:00 2025-04-25 13:00:00 Partner Event: PrideLife Business Summit 2025 Hosted by Harmony and generous sponsors, PrideLife Business Summit is designed to bring together service insights and resources for LGBT+ businesses. Last year was the first time we held this summit and brought together over 50 business leaders and entrepreneurs to focus on how to succeed as a diverse-owned business and in the diverse workforce as an employee. We brought together small businesses, large area corporations, nonprofits and public sector groups to share lessons learned about how to navigate the NC business world effectively. We hosted a keynote speaker – Wendy Gates Corbett, panels from The Diversity Movement/Workplace Options, state and national government speakers (SBA and NC Dept of Administration), and corporate partners (Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC, SAS, First Citizens Bank). In each session, attendees were equipped with tools and resources to help their organizations thrive in 2024. 2025 has already started out with challenges of its own with the incoming Presidential administration, local and state officials as well as newly enacted policies aimed at limiting support for the business community – especially the portion tied to diverse-owned and LGBTQ+ owned businesses. That’s why we created a theme “WE ARE HERE” to issue a statement to our local community that there are actual companies, nonprofits and elected officials ready and able to be advocates. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    29

    Partner Event: Navigating the Legal Landscape: Essentials for Starting your Small Business

    12 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-04-29 12:00:00 2025-04-29 14:00:00 Partner Event: Navigating the Legal Landscape: Essentials for Starting your Small Business Hosted by SCORE In this webinar we will cover Legal Entity Formation including types of legal entities and their benefits. We will review the various types of business tax status and the pros and cons of each. We will also cover bookkeeping and accounting basics for a small business and an overview of recommended financial statements. Come prepared with questions as this session will be very interactive. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    7

    Partner Event: 1st Wednesday Coffee Meetup

    8:30 a.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 08:30:00 2025-05-07 09:30:00 Partner Event: 1st Wednesday Coffee Meetup Hosted by North Raleigh ChamberJoin us for coffee and camaraderie with North Raleigh Chamber members. This monthly event is a great way to engage with other chamber members and learn more about how to get involved in the Chamber while getting to know fellow chamber members and how to partner together to create more business. 6739 Falls of Neuse RdRaleigh, NC 27615 United States  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    7

    Partner Event: Welcome To Entrepreneurship

    5:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-07 17:30:00 2025-05-07 19:00:00 Partner Event: Welcome To Entrepreneurship Hosted by SCOREThis class is a must for anyone that is thinking about starting a business or has recently launched a business and has questions that need to be answered. We encourage you to bring with you any questions you might have.Durham County Main Library Room 3214300 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27701  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    8

    Partner Event: The Importance of Coachability: MBA Student-Led Business Analysis for Small Business

    11 a.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 11:00:00 2025-05-08 12:00:00 Partner Event: The Importance of Coachability: MBA Student-Led Business Analysis for Small Business Hosted by Wake Tech Small Business CenterLearn about the Business Consulting Practicum provided by the Campbell University Lundy-Fetterman School of Business MBA program from the director of the program and a recent client of the program! Learn about a FREE confidential in-depth analysis & growth strategy from a team of MBA students. This 8 week program is offered three times year! Limited spots available for small business owners if you are coachable and want to help MBA students refine their consulting capabilities. Register now! This webinar will be presented via Microsoft Teams platform. If you've never used Teams it will ask you to download onto your computer. We ask that you go ahead and complete this step, utilizing the same First Name, Last Name and Email address used during registration. Once you do this it will allow you access to the webinar. We recommend that you sign in to the webinar at least five minutes prior to the start of the session to ensure you don't have any technical issues. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    8

    Partner Event: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business #1

    5:30 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-08 17:30:00 2025-05-08 19:00:00 Partner Event: Simple Steps for Starting Your Business #1 Hosted by SCOREStart-up Basics: This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. Start-up Basics provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business. In this session, you learn about: the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    10

    Partner Event: Taking the Leap

    10 a.m. • Saturday
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-10 10:00:00 2025-05-10 15:00:00 Partner Event: Taking the Leap Hosted by SBTDCEmbarking on a business journey without proper guidance can feel overwhelming. Why take the leap without the essential tools for success? Our Taking the Leap program requires an application for admission! These cohorts offer an opportunity for high-potential startups and founders to network with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and gain invaluable insights. With a focus on interactive learning, participants will receive personalized guidance from experienced instructors and guest mentors.  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    13

    Partner Event: Cause Marketing – Do Good AND Do Better

    12 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 12:00:00 2025-05-13 13:30:00 Partner Event: Cause Marketing – Do Good AND Do Better Hosted by SCORECause Marketing is a partnership with your for-profit and a local non-profit for ‘mutual profit.’ Studies have shown that you can increase your revenue by 19% and 74% of your customers are interested in more promotion with the charities you support.  Cause marketing offers you opportunities for brand differentiation and employee motivation. But ‘doing well by doing good,’ means doing it right, too.  Learn how to create your own game-changer. Cause Marketing for Independent Business. This Catalyst Signature Program is a DIY class designed to maximize your community involvement AND your company results.  City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • May
    13

    Partner Event: Alternative Funding Options and How to Be Ready for Them

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 18:00:00 2025-05-13 20:00:00 Partner Event: Alternative Funding Options and How to Be Ready for Them Hosted by Wake Tech Small Business CenterEntrepreneurs, don't miss out on vital funding opportunities! Learn about old and new alternative financing and gain the essential knowledge to make your business 'funding-ready' in this comprehensive 2-hour webinar. NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center (SBC), you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. If you do not see the confirmation message in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform. City of Raleigh America/New_York public

Contact

 

Carl Brooks II
Small Business Support Analyst
Carl.BrooksII@raleighnc.gov
919-996-6959
 

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