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Small Business Training Resources

Online Training Content for Small Businesses

Updated: Mar 4, 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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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

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Small Business Event Calendar

(including training opportunities)

  • Mar
    24

    Partner Event: Pricing for Profit

    6 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-24 18:00:00 2026-03-24 20:00:00 Partner Event: Pricing for Profit Hosted by Triangle ArtWorks Are you interested in learning more about how to price your artwork? Are you selling your work but unsure why you are not earning what you expect? Join Tiffany Coley and Cynthia Deis for this virtual workshop where you’ll learn how to abandon the idea of the starving artist and make a profit with your artwork. This class will cover the details of a profit-driven pricing strategy for artists. You’ll discuss pricing for your artwork or art services, wholesale vs. retail pricing, how to identify productive hours and how to approach pricing to achieve a desired income level from your work. The class will work through pricing using a business case study and the details of pricing You will leave with a method to price your work, including a downloadable file that can be used when pricing your own work. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    25

    Partner Event: Mastering Credit Strategies

    12 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-25 12:00:00 2026-03-25 13:00:00 Partner Event: Mastering Credit Strategies Hosted by SBTDC Are you ready to elevate your understanding of credit? This workshop is perfect for individuals with a basic understanding of credit who are looking to deepen their knowledge. During this dynamic one-hour session with Tonia Frazier of Common Wealth Charlotte, you will learn how to optimize credit utilization for your benefit; discover the hidden factors affecting your credit score; learn how to maximize your credit score for lower interest rates and better financial opportunities. Take control of your financial future by mastering the credit game. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    25

    Partner Event: Business After Hours

    5 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-25 17:00:00 2026-03-25 19:00:00 Partner Event: Business After Hours Hosted by North Raleigh Chamber Join 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. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    25

    Partner Event: Building a Sustainable Life Around Your Art

    6:30 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-25 18:30:00 2026-03-25 20:30:00 Partner Event: Building a Sustainable Life Around Your Art 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
  • Mar
    26

    Partner Event: 8(a) Certification Webinar

    6 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-26 18:00:00 2026-03-26 19:30:00 Partner Event: 8(a) Certification Webinar Hosted by Veterans Business Outreach CenterJoin us as we focus on the unique and valuable business assistance offered by the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development program. This robust nine-year program is designed to help program participant to ensure equitable access to contracting opportunities in the federal government. This presentation focuses on the processes and benefits provided by the 8(a) program and how this program can be maximized as a dynamic tool to pursue and capture new contract opportunities from the federal government. Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Sarah Espinosa at 910-672-2683 or sespinos@uncfsu.edu. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Mar
    31

    Partner Event: Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds

    1 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-03-31 13:00:00 2026-03-31 14:00:00 Partner Event: Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds Hosted by SBTDC Surety bonding is often seen as a technical hurdle, but for many small businesses, it can be the key to unlocking significant procurement opportunities. The “Simple Access to SBA Surety Bonds” presentation will help you discover how surety bonds can be a game-changer for your business growth. Mr. Gibbs will share proven strategies to improve your bonding capacity, break through common barriers, and gain a competitive edge in both public and private sector contracting. With bonding often being the missing link between readiness and revenue, this session will empower participants to turn a perceived barrier into a business growth tool. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    2

    Partner Event: Employment Law for Arts Organizations

    12 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-02 12:00:00 2026-04-02 13:30:00 Partner Event: Employment Law for Arts Organizations Hosted by Triangle ArtWorks Join Daniel Palmieri, attorney specializing in labor and employment law with Wyrick Robbins, for this information session that covers the basics of worker classification, how to tell the difference between employees and independent contractors, and why misclassification can create real risks. He’ll also touch on key employer responsibilities, including wage and hour rules, anti-discrimination laws, and best practices for handling employee terminations. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    7

    Partner Event: Never Too Late: Starting a Business at 50+

    6:30 p.m. • Tuesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 18:30:00 2026-04-07 20:00:00 Partner Event: Never Too Late: Starting a Business at 50+ Hosted by Wake Tech Unleash your entrepreneurial dreams! Our seminar, Never Too Late: Starting a Small Business at 50+, is designed specifically for those ready to write their next chapter. Learn how to turn your lifetime of experience into a fulfilling and profitable business venture. If you’ve always thought of starting a small business or believe a side hustle could bring in some income now is the time! Never Too Late: Starting a Small Business at 50+ will guide you through the essential steps, empowering you with the confidence to succeed. Register today and embark on an exciting new journey! The presenter is Mike Collins, president of The Perfect Workday Company and author of The Best Small Business to Start Right Now!. Collins has written 8 books and has dozens of articles in national, regional, and local business magazines. THIS IS A LIVE SEMINAR WITH LIMITED SEATING- PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Apr
    8

    Partner Event: Human Factors in GovCon

    10 a.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2026-04-08 10:00:00 2026-04-08 11:30:00 Partner Event: Human Factors in GovCon Hosted by Wake Tech The U.S. Federal Government is the world’s largest customer - and small businesses are a critical part of its supply chain. But breaking into federal contracting can feel overwhelming without a roadmap. The Government Contracting Foundations Series is designed for small businesses that are curious about federal work but don’t know where to start. With these monthly webinars, you’ll learn the basics step by step: how the government buys, how to register, what certifications mean, how to define your company’s capabilities, and what infrastructure you need in place to compete. Whether you’re a one-person shop or a growing business, this series gives you practical, no-nonsense guidance to help you decide if federal contracting is right for you and how to get started the right way. Note: These sessions are focused on federal contracting - how to do business with U.S. federal agencies. While some concepts may apply broadly, this series is not designed for companies pursuing state or local government contracts. Wed, Apr 8, 2026 10:00 to 11:30 AM ET Foundations Session 8: Human Factors in GovCon Session 8 – The Human Factors in Government Contracting Plan for the people side of doing business with the government. Whether you’re a one-person shop or a small team, government contracting takes time, roles, and discipline. This session covers how to assign responsibilities, manage workload, avoid burnout, and make smart decisions about when to outsource or bring in help. Reena Bhatia of the NC Military Business Center at Wake Tech will provide a basic overview of essential topics. 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

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

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