Small Business Center
What We Offer
The Small Business Center of Vance-Granville Community College (VGCC) provides high quality, readily accessible assistance to support the development of new businesses and growth of existing businesses leading to job creation and retention. As a community-based provider of programs and services, we provide:
- Education and Training through seminars and short courses
- Confidential One-on-One Business Counseling
- Referrals to appropriate local, State and Federal agencies
- Resources for use in starting or sustaining your business.
We also assist by addressing the continuing need for current and relevant information, business plan development, refinement of management skills and access to capital resources. With knowledge of the unique nature and economic climate of each of our counties, we are uniquely positioned to assist you in starting your business in Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren Counties.
Our Small Business Center is a part of the NC Community College System Small Business Center Network (SBCN) and as such, our services are offered at minimal or NO COST to those in our 4-county service area. As a whole, the Small Business Center Network has impacted the NC economy over the past year by assisting with 682 business starts and 3,919 jobs created and retained.
The Small Business Center of VGCC has meeting space available at each of our 4 campuses and a Small Business Resource and Entrepreneurship Center located at our South Campus at 1547 South Campus Drive in Creedmoor. The center is available for use by new and existing small business clients Monday-Thursday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
To register for one of our upcoming training sessions, scroll to our class schedule below or to schedule an appointment for confidential one-on-one counseling, use the “Register Now” link below.
More Opportunities in NC
Resource Links
- NC Small Business Center Network
- Carolina Small Business Development Fund
- NC Small Business & Technology Development Center: SBTDC
- NC Department of Commerce
- Microsoft’s Small Business Resource
- National Federation of Independent Business
- U.S. Business Advisor
- Census Bureau Stats for Business
- Small Business Employment Resource Center


NC Department of Revenue Online Classes
Class Schedule
Online
Course Title | Section | Total Hours | Course Dates | Location | REGISTER NOW | Class Time | Meeting Days | Room No. | Instructor | Fee |
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Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 07/09/2025 - 07/09/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Entrepreneurship 101 - Laying the Foundation for Business Success - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 07/09/2025 - 07/09/2025 | Online | 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Wednesday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
From Hustle to Structure: Systems Every Small Business Needs - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 07/10/2025 - 07/10/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Thursday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Canva - Intro to Design with Canva - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 07/16/2025 - 07/16/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Wednesday | Online | Kristen Taber | ||
For-Profit Grant Writing - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 07/17/2025 - 07/17/2025 | Online | 5 - 6:30 pm | Thursday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | 2 | 07/17/2025 - 07/17/2025 | Online | 10am - 12pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | |||
Facebook and Instagram for Small Business - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 07/22/2025 - 07/22/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Tuesday | Online | Kristen Taber | ||
Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 07/22/2025 - 07/22/2025 | Online | 3-5 pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Grant Writing 2.0 - Techniques for Securing Funding(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 07/23/2025 - 07/23/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Wednesday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Spanish Business Tax Essentials - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 07/23/2025 - 07/23/2025 | Online | 5-7pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Platform Proof: Building Your Audience Beyond Platforms- Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 07/24/2025 - 07/24/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Thursday | Online | Darius Carr | ||
How to Write a Business Plan - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 07/29/2025 - 07/29/2025 | Online | 12-2pm | Tuesday | Online | Katie Gailes | ||
Online Seller for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 07/30/2025 - 07/30/2025 | Online | 3-5 pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Part2 Canva - Advanced Design and Video Editing - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 07/31/2025 - 07/31/2025 | Online | 12pm - 2 pm | Thursday | Online | Kristen Taber | ||
Business Tax Essentials For the Small Business Owner- Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/05/2025 - 08/05/2025 | Online | 5-7 pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Withholding Tax Basics - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/06/2025 - 08/06/2025 | Online | 2-4 pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Assessing Your Business Idea - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/06/2025 - 08/06/2025 | Online | 12-2 pm | Wednesday | Online | Katie Gailes | ||
Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofit Entities - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/12/2025 - 08/12/2025 | Online | 10am - 12pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Funding Your Business: Loans, Grants & Alternative Capital - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 08/12/2025 - 08/12/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Tuesday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Online Seller For the Small Business Owner- Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/13/2025 - 08/13/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Self-Care for Entrepreneurs: Managing Stress & Work Life Balance - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 08/14/2025 - 08/14/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Thursday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Spanish Sales and Use Tax Basics - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/14/2025 - 08/14/2025 | Online | 3-5 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
How to Start a Business - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/19/2025 - 08/19/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Tuesday | Online | Wanda Bennett | ||
Building Effective Newsletters for your Small Business - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/20/2025 - 08/20/2025 | Online | 11am -1pm | Wednesday | Online | Kristen Taber | ||
The Real You Matters: Authentic Content Creation - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 08/26/2025 - 08/26/2025 | Online | 12pm - 1:30pm | Tuesday | Online | Darius Carr | ||
Sales and Use Tax Workshop for Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/27/2025 - 08/27/2025 | Online | 4-6 pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/28/2025 - 08/28/2025 | Online | 3-5 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Intro to Square Point of Sale and Square Online - Beyond Just Payments - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 08/28/2025 - 08/28/2025 | Online | 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Thursday | Online | Kristen Taber | ||
Financing Your Small Business - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 09/02/2025 - 09/02/2025 | Online | 12-2 pm | Tuesday | Online | Katie Gailes | ||
Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 09/03/2025 - 09/03/2025 | Online | 4-6 pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Platform Proof: Building Your Audience Beyond Platforms - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 09/04/2025 - 09/04/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Thursday | Online | Darius Carr | ||
Scaling for Success: Building Sustainable Growth in Your Business - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 09/09/2025 - 09/09/2025 | Online | 5-6:30 pm | Tuesday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Sma - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 09/10/2025 - 09/10/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Estimated Individual Income Taxes - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 09/11/2025 - 09/11/2025 | Online | 2-3 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
The Entrepreneur's Guide to Community Focused Business Models - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 09/11/2025 - 09/11/2025 | Online | 5-6:30 pm | Thursday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Spanish Withholding Tax Basics - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 09/16/2025 - 09/16/2025 | Online | 5:30PM - 7:30PM | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
How to Complete Form E-585 - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 09/17/2025 - 09/17/2025 | Online | 2-3:30 pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Marketing Your Small Business with no Money(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 09/17/2025 - 09/17/2025 | Online | 11 am - 12:30 pm | Wednesday | Online | Karriem Kanston | ||
Planning to Start a Business - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 3 | 09/18/2025 - 09/18/2025 | Online | 10am - 1pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 09/23/2025 - 09/23/2025 | Online | 2-4 pm | Tuesday | NCDOR | |||
Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 09/25/2025 - 09/25/2025 | Online | 3-5 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 09/30/2025 - 09/30/2025 | Online | 5-7 pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Navigating Tough Business Conversations and Difficult Customers - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 09/30/2025 - 09/30/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30 pm | Tuesday | Online | Kathy Wilson, TenBiz | ||
Basis of Bookkeeping - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/02/2025 - 10/02/2025 | Online | 6-8 pm | Thursday | Online | Kathy Wilson, TenBiz | ||
Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/02/2025 - 10/02/2025 | Online | 5-7 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/07/2025 - 10/07/2025 | Online | 2-4 pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Grant Funding for Growth: How Small Businesses Can Win Grants - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 10/07/2025 - 10/07/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30 pm | Tuesday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Working with NCDOR - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 10/08/2025 - 10/08/2025 | Online | 10 -11:30 am | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
AI & ChatGPT in your Business: Automate, Save Time & Increase Impact - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 10/09/2025 - 10/09/2025 | Online | 11 am - 12:30 pm | Thursday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Online Seller for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/14/2025 - 10/14/2025 | Online | 2-4 pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
How to Develop Creative Funding Using Grants - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 10/15/2025 - 10/15/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Wednesday | Karriem Kanston | |||
Starting a Business in NC - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 3 | 10/16/2025 - 10/16/2025 | Online | 10 am - 1 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
How to Increase your Credit Score for Growing Your Business- Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/16/2025 - 10/16/2025 | Online | 4-6 pm | Thursday | Online | Kathy Wilson, TenBiz | ||
Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/21/2025 - 10/21/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Spanish Business Tax Essentials - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/23/2025 - 10/23/2025 | Online | 3-5 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/28/2025 - 10/28/2025 | Online | 10am - 12pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 10/29/2025 - 10/29/2025 | Online | 4-6 pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Real Estate for Entrepreneurs: Building Wealth through Property - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 11/04/2025 - 11/04/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Tuesday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 11/05/2025 - 11/05/2025 | Online | 3-5 pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Business Plan 101: Your Roadmap to Success - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 11/06/2025 - 11/06/2025 | Online | 5-6:30 pm | Thursday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 11/12/2025 - 11/12/2025 | Online | 2-4 pm | Wednesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
From Red to Black - Budgeting for Success - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 11/13/2025 - 11/13/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Thursday | Online | Kathy Wilson, TenBiz | ||
Growing Your Business - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 3 | 11/13/2025 - 11/13/2025 | Online | 10am - 1pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Spanish Sales and Use Tax Basics - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 11/13/2025 - 11/13/2025 | Online | 6-8 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Online Seller for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 11/18/2025 - 11/18/2025 | Online | 10am - 12pm | Tuesday | Online | NCDOR | ||
How to Create Your Marketing Plan for 2026 - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 11/18/2025 - 11/18/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Tuesday | Online | Kristen Taber | ||
Sales and Use Tax Workshop for the Small Business Owner - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 3 | 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025 | Online | 11am - 1pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Business Taxes - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 11/20/2025 - 11/20/2025 | Online | 5-6:30 pm | Thursday | Online | Kathy Wilson, TenBiz | ||
Turning Passion in to Profit - Purpose Driven Entrepreneurship - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 12/02/2025 - 12/02/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Tuesday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Spanish Withholding Tax Basics - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 | Online | 3-5 pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Preparing Your Business for 2026: Trends, Tools, & Strategic Planning - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 12/04/2025 - 12/04/2025 | Online | 5-6:30 pm | Thursday | Online | Isaac Blount | ||
Federal and State Estimated Taxes - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 2 | 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 | Online | 10am - 12pm | Thursday | Online | NCDOR | ||
Small Business Year End Checklist - Online(Read More & Register) | Online | 1.5 | 12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025 | Online | 11am - 12:30pm | Thursday | Online | Wanda Bennett |