Forsyth Tech provides educational courses, resources, networking events, counseling and mentorship to prospective and existing business owners and entrepreneurs in Winston-Salem, NC.
Resources for small businesses in our community
If you’re thinking about starting a small business in NC, this is the place to do it. One of the many advantages to starting or growing your business within the Winston-Salem region is the support you will receive. Here, nobody launches in a vacuum. Instead, we have fostered an ecosystem of organizations that support local small businesses. As a member of our community, you will be able to participate in informational sessions, networking opportunities, educational events, and more.
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Course Offerings
We offer a variety of courses, workshops, and counseling and mentoring opportunities to help current and prospective business owners achieve their goals.
Course Offerings
We offer a variety of courses, workshops, and counseling and mentoring opportunities to help current and prospective business owners achieve their goals.
Seminars
Our seminars are offered in an easy-to-follow, presentation-based format. Participants can expect to learn about a variety of business and technology topics.
Seminar topic list:
- Social media strategy
- Marketing
- Starting a business
- Grant seeking/writing
- Writing a business plan
Roundtables
In this interactive series of discussions, you will join a small group of business owners to learn about best practices and develop your skills.
Roundtable topic list:
- Customer engagement
- Networking
- Productivity
- Business growth
- Reputation management
Clinics
We offer a variety of experiential learning opportunities that allow business owners to practice and hone crucial hard and soft skills. Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to aid in skill development and retention.
Clinic topic list:
- Presentation
- Business research
- Marketing and sales
- Better Business Bureau
Online Training
HP LIFE (Learning Initiative for Entrepreneurs) is a free, online training program that helps business owners achieve their dreams. Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners will learn valuable business skills in a variety of self-paced courses, making it possible to participate at the time that best suits your schedule. Register for every module, or choose the courses that best fit your interests and goals.
Seminar topic list:
- Marketing
- Finance
- Operations
- Communications