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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.

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NC Department of Revenue Online Classes

Tax Planning Classes (NC Small Business Center Network)

Class Schedule

Online

Course Title Section Total Hours Course Dates Location REGISTER NOW Class Time Meeting Days Room No. Instructor Fee
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
Contact
CAROLYN
PERRY
Director, Small Business Center
SOUTH CAMPUS - Creedmoor
Room:
G1114
(252) 738-3240
Vance Granville Community College
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