Free Seminars/Webinars
All Seminars
Please check each individual seminar to see its location and registration information. Attend any 5 seminars with the Core Business Seminar (CBS) designation, and you will receive an Entrepreneurial Foundation Certificate.
- Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Chatham County seminars.
- Call (910) 892-2884 to pre-register or for more information about Harnett County seminars.
- Call (919) 774-6442 to pre-register or for more information about Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce seminars.
- Call (919) 718-7544 to pre-register or for more information about Lee County seminars.
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Online Seller for the Small Business Owner (Online)
May07This webinar will assist online sellers that are “engaged in business” in North Carolina. Areas of discussion within the webinar will include: sellers with a physical presence in N.C., remote sales to N.C., marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers as well as applying for a N.C. Sales and Use Tax Account ID, if necessary. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 05/07/2026 • 05/07/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Sales and Use Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)
May12This seminar will help small business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations. Participants will receive a hands-on experience preparing sales and use tax returns in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register an account. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 05/12/2026 • 05/12/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Spanish Sales and Use Tax Basics (Seminario web sobre impuestos sobre las ventas y uso)
May13This webinar will help participants better understand their sales and use tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to prepare a sales and use tax return in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register for an account in order to remit sales and use tax. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this webinar. If you have questions regarding this tax law change, please call our toll free number 1-877-252-3052. Este seminario web ayudará a los participantes a comprender mejor sus obligaciones tributarias para el impuesto de ventas y uso con NCDOR. Los participantes recibirán instrucciones sobre cómo completar una declaración de impuestos sobre las ventas y uso, además de aprender sobre los conceptos básicos de los impuestos sobre las ventas y uso, los tipos de impuestos de ventas y uso más comúnmente recaudados y cómo registrarse en el Departamento para recibir un número de cuenta. Los cambios en la ley de impuestos sobre las ventas y uso relacionados con las mejoras de capital y los servicios de reparación, mantenimiento e instalación no se abordarán en profundidad durante este seminario web. Si tiene preguntas sobre este cambio en la ley de impuestos, llame a nuestro número gratuito 1-877-252-3052. Este seminario web se presentará a través de la plataforma Webex. Si nunca ha usado Webex, le pedirá que lo descargue en su computadora. Le pedimos que continúe y complete este paso, utilizando el mismo nombre, apellido y dirección de correo electrónico que utilizó durante el registro. Una vez que haga esto, le permitirá acceder al seminario web. Le recomendamos que inicie sesión en el seminario web al menos cinco minutos antes del comienzo de la sesión para asegurarse de que no tenga ningún problema técnico. Si tiene preguntas adicionales, comuníquese con Jenna O'Neal at jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu.
- Start • End Date: 05/13/2026 • 05/13/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Growing Your Business: Hiring an Employee (Online)
May14This seminar discusses the steps a business must take to hire an employee(s) for their business in NC. Participating agencies include the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR), the North Carolina Division of Employment Security (NCDES), the North Carolina Industrial Commission (IC), and the North Carolina Division of Labor (NCDOL). This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 05/14/2026 • 05/14/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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90-Day Marketing Growth Series (Part 6) Test, Tract, Tweak: Your 90 Day Results Review
May14Celebrate your wins, learn from your challenges, and refine your strategies in Test, Track, Tweak: The 90-Day Results Review. This capstone session provides a structured opportunity to evaluate what worked, what didn’t, and what’s next for your business. Through a guided growth debrief, you’ll analyze your progress, uncover insights, and translate lessons into actionable improvements. Think of it as your 90-day report card--a clear look at your results, proof of progress, and new possibilities for growth. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a refreshed plan, ready to close the loop, refine your strategy, and relaunch with confidence and clarity.
- Start • End Date: 05/14/2026 • 05/14/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Martin Brossman
- Location Code: DWCC (Dennis Wicker Civic Center)
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Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner (Online)
May19This webinar will cover the basic requirements to help small business owners understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a tax compliant business. Participants will learn about filing and administrative requirements, the basics of NC sales & use tax law, and the basics of NC withholding tax law in addition to receiving directions for completing sales tax and withholding returns and for filing and paying online. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 05/19/2026 • 05/19/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Business Resource Summit - Marketing in the Digital Age - What's Working Now
May21Join us for a dynamic half-day Small Business Resource Summit designed to equip both prospective and established entrepreneurs with practical, up-to-date marketing strategies that are working right now. This engaging event brings together experienced speakers and industry professionals who will share actionable insights to help you grow your brand, connect with your audience, and stay competitive in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. Attendees will explore powerful approaches such as-Ignore the Algorithm. Stop the digital tail-chasing and ditch the pressure to keep up with the latest viral trends or confusing marketing buzzwords. This high-energy session reveals how to master the most effective local marketing strategies proven to bring in new customers - no dancing skills required. You’ll walk away with a practical, jargon-free roadmap that outlasts any algorithm update You’ll also gain fresh perspectives in What’s New in Social Media Marketing, highlighting current trends, platform updates, and effective tactics to maximize your online presence. In addition, Marketing in the Digital Age " What’s Working Now will dive into proven strategies, tools, and techniques that businesses are successfully using today to attract and retain customers. With opportunities to learn, network, and ask questions, this summit is the perfect space to spark new ideas and refine your marketing approach. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, you’ll leave inspired, informed, and ready to implement strategies that drive real results. Price: $35 (lunch included). Harnett County Chamber Members will receive a unique promo code from their respective Chamber that can be used to apply a $10 discount"a special Chamber Member benefit. Please note, your registration is not complete until you pay the registration fee. Price: $35 (lunch included). Dunn, Angier, Lillington, and Coats Chamber of Commerce member price - $25. Please reach out to your chamber for the discount code Speaker(s): Shanna Capps, Katie Stokes, Martin Brossman, and Justin Rose
- Start • End Date: 05/21/2026 • 05/21/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 9:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Cost: 35.00
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- Location Code: HHSC (Harnett Health Science Center)
- Building Location:
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Sales and Use Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)
May27This seminar will help small business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations. Participants will receive a hands-on experience preparing sales and use tax returns in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register an account. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 05/27/2026 • 05/27/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)
May28This webinar will give small business owners a better understanding of state withholding tax requirements when hiring a new employee. Participants will learn about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account, and how to fill out a return in addition to discussing when withholding is required for certain 1099 recipients. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu
- Start • End Date: 05/28/2026 • 05/28/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Food Truck Dreaming: Preparing for a Safe, Legal, Profitable Mobile Food Business
Jun03This interactive, lively overview will cut through the noise with clear, specific, unique information and support for you and your food truck dreams. In a confidential, judgment-free space we’ll address the realities of food business you’ll need to know to make it work, including: business planning for a mobile food business, basics of food business financials and the rules of regulations and inspections.
- Start • End Date: 06/03/2026 • 06/03/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dani Black
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Jun10This webinar will cover the basic requirements to help small business owners understand the laws and obligations necessary to be a tax compliant business. Participants will learn about filing and administrative requirements, the basics of NC sales & use tax law, and the basics of NC withholding tax law in addition to receiving directions for completing sales tax and withholding returns and for filing and paying online. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost
- Start • End Date: 06/10/2026 • 06/10/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Penny Ballgame -Costs, Prices and Profits for Food Businesses
Jun10How can you know whether you'll make money in food business? Do the math! Sometimes smart, talented people who are very good at food might plan or start businesses without the basic “food math” needed to get profitable. Gaps show up over time, not overnight. Don't let fear of the unknown (or of math) hold you back. Come learn the fundamentals of how food becomes revenue, and revenue becomes profit in a restaurant, food truck, bakery or catering business. In this seminar, we’re stripping away the math-anxiety to show you the vital metrics every food founder needs to stay profitable. Learn to manage your growth and master your numbers without leaving the kitchen behind."
- Start • End Date: 06/10/2026 • 06/10/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dani Black
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Federal and State Estimated Individual Income Taxes (Online)
Jun11This seminar will help participants gain a better understanding of their federal and state estimated income tax obligations. Participants will learn who is required to pay estimated taxes, when estimated tax payments are due, and how to file and pay estimated tax payments. This seminar will include presenters from the IRS and NCDOR. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost
- Start • End Date: 06/11/2026 • 06/11/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Sales and Use Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Jun16This seminar will help small business owners better understand their sales and use tax obligations. Participants will receive a hands-on experience preparing sales and use tax returns in addition to learning about sales and use tax basics, about the most common types of sales and use taxes collected, and how to register an account. Sales and use tax law changes regarding capital improvements and repair, maintenance, and installation services will not be addressed in any depth during this workshop. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost
- Start • End Date: 06/16/2026 • 06/16/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Marketing Your Business Through Storytelling
Jun18This session helps leaders, marketers, and creators cut through the noise by turning messages into meaningful moments. Grounded in behavioral science and narrative strategy, this session shows how to craft stories that connect emotionally, build trust, and inspire action. Participants will learn how to structure stories around audience motivations, use techniques like tension and authenticity, and apply storytelling across brands, presentations, and everyday communication to create lasting impact.
- Start • End Date: 06/18/2026 • 06/18/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: Dr. Michael Barbera
- Location Code: Harnett County (Harnett County -See Details)
- Building Location: Harnett Regional Jetport
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Spanish Withholding Tax Basics (Online)
Jun18This seminar will help participants better understand their withholding tax obligations with NCDOR. Participants will receive instructions on how to file and when to file a withholding tax return in addition to learning about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account in order to remit withholding tax, and when State withholding is required for employees and other types of compensation. Este seminario ayudará a los participantes a comprender mejor sus obligaciones de retención de impuestos con el Departamento. Los participantes recibirán instrucciones sobre cómo presentar y cuándo presentar una declaración de retención de impuestos, además de aprender los conceptos básicos de la retención de impuestos estatales, cómo registrarse para obtener una cuenta para remitir la retención de impuestos y cuándo se requiere la retención estatal para los empleados y otros tipos de compensación. Este seminario web se presentará a través de la plataforma Webex. Si nunca ha usado Webex, le pedirá que lo descargue en su computadora. Le pedimos que continúe y complete este paso, utilizando el mismo nombre, apellido y dirección de correo electrónico que utilizó durante el registro. Una vez que haga esto, le permitirá acceder al seminario web. Le recomendamos que inicie sesión en el seminario web al menos cinco minutos antes del comienzo de la sesión para asegurarse de que no tenga ningún problema técnico. Si tiene preguntas adicionales, comuníquese con Jenna O'Neal at jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu. Fee: No Cost
- Start • End Date: 06/18/2026 • 06/18/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Withholding Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Jun23This webinar will give participants a better understanding of state withholding tax requirements when hiring a new employee. Participants will learn about the basics of state withholding taxes, how to register for an account, and how to fill out a return in addition to discussing when withholding is required for certain 1099 recipients. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost Register Online
- Start • End Date: 06/23/2026 • 06/23/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Online Seller for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Jun24This webinar will assist online sellers that are “engaged in business” in North Carolina. Areas of discussion within the webinar will include: sellers with a physical presence in N.C., remote sales to N.C., marketplace facilitators and marketplace sellers as well as applying for a N.C. Sales and Use Tax Account ID, if necessary. This webinar will be presented via Webex platform. If you've never used Webex 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. For assistance please contact Jenna O'Neal via email: jloneal998@mail.cfcc.edu Fee: No Cost Register Online
- Start • End Date: 06/24/2026 • 06/24/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location: