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Small Business Training Resources

Online Training Content for Small Businesses

Updated: Jun 12, 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!

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)

  • Oct
    16

    Partner Event: Security Fundamentals with Marit Digital

    1 p.m. • Thursday
    Add to Calendar 2025-10-16 13:00:00 2025-10-16 14:00:00 Partner Event: Security Fundamentals with Marit Digital Hosted by The Wright VillageIf you’re uncertain about protecting your company, your team, or yourself, join Marit Digital to dig into the fundamentals and talk strategies for safe computing. We’ll discuss common threats to email and websites, best practices for securely sharing, and security and privacy for emerging tech. We’ll also be sure to save time at the end for Q&A about the threats that keep you up at night. City of Raleigh America/New_York public
  • Nov
    5

    Partner Event: Getting the Grant

    6 p.m. • Wednesday
    Add to Calendar 2025-11-05 18:00:00 2025-11-05 20:00:00 Partner Event: Getting the Grant Hosted by Triangle ArtWorksIf you've ever wondered how to navigate the world of arts funding, Getting the Grant for Artists and Performers is the workshop for you. Whether you’re a visual artist or a performing artist, this two-hour virtual session will demystify the grant application process and help you feel more confident when pursuing opportunities that can support and sustain your creative work. Led by acclaimed cellist, singer-songwriter, and teaching artist Shana Tucker, this session will walk you through how to read and interpret grant applications, submission best practices, and creative ways to help your application stand out from the rest. EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH OCT 31, $33 GENERAL PRICING THROUGH NOV 4, $38 DAY OF WORKSHOP PRICING $48 discount will be applied at checkout Drawing from her extensive experience both as a grant recipient and as a reviewer for regional and national granting organizations, Shana shares practical tips and insider insights into what grant panels are really looking for. You'll learn how to effectively present yourself and your work, communicate impact, and avoid common mistakes. Shana’s encouraging, mentorship-based approach creates a supportive space for learning and asking questions. You will receive digital handouts before the session, and will leave the workshop equipped with new strategies, helpful tools, and a clearer understanding of how to pursue funding opportunities. Whether you're just starting to explore grants or ready to refine your approach, this workshop will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to get the grant. About your instructor: Shana Tucker is a dynamic singer-songwriter, cellist, composer, teaching artist and arts leader. She is dedicated to building connections through candid song-storytelling and equitable arts education. As the founding artist/owner of ChamberSoul, Shana brings value to her community through performance, teaching and arts advocacy, creating opportunities that utilize artistry and leadership skills to inspire and guide artists to be more insightful and intentional in their creative processes. A committed arts advocate, Shana has served on several nonprofit arts organizations’ board of directors or advisory boards, including Blaire Publisher, Washington Women in Jazz, and North Carolina Presenters Consortium. Shana has a proven track record in successful fundraising, campaign creation and execution, and donor engagement, most recently serving as Executive Director of Kidznotes. Shana is dedicated to empowering fellow artists to identify and secure sustainable project funding opportunities by helping them articulate the significance and impact of their craft through the creation of compelling narratives. Her efforts exemplify the importance of advocacy and support within the arts sector, ultimately strengthening its vitality and resilience by enabling more projects to come to fruition. Learn more about Shana’s work here.  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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