Small Business Center, Johnston Community College

10/20/2026

The Small Business Holiday Website Checklist: What To Fix Before Shoppers Arrive
Whether you're planning Black Friday marketing ideas, building a holiday marketing plan or preparing for Christmas, your website should be ready before the traffic arrives.

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10/19/2026

Managing finances can be one of the toughest parts of running a small business. JCC’s Small Business Center offers free training to guide you every step of the way—from bookkeeping and taxes to everything in between. Save your spot: bit.ly/EventsSBC

10/16/2026

5 Tips To Get Your Small Business Recommended By AI In Q4

https://www.forbes.com/sites/terdawn-deboe/2026/10/06/5-tips-to-get-your-small-business-recommended-by-ai-in-q4/?streamIndex=0

10/15/2026

https://www.entrepreneur.com/business-news/most-owners-are-asking-the-wrong-question-about-business-financing

Most business owners approach financing with a single question in mind: whether or not they qualify. But it's the wrong question.

10/14/2026

https://www.fox26medford.com/news/small-business-cybersecurity-the-low-cost-basics-that-stop-most-attacks/article_23f8f264-c795-58d7-9d72-4eef336bf899.html

Xero reports small businesses often neglect cybersecurity, yet low-cost defenses exist.

10/13/2026

Calling all North Carolina small business owners!
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10/12/2026

Join us on Tuesday, October 27 for this free workshop to get your business loan ready! Food will be provided and space is limited. Reserve your seat today at https://bit.ly/SBCLoanReady

10/09/2026

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Small business owners are continuing to combat inflation and rising costs, according to the newly released KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) 2026 Small Business Survey. The survey found that one-third (33%) of owners are absorbing rising costs out of their own paycheck rather than passing them on to customers und...

10/08/2026

https://www.intuit.com/blog/global-stories/intuit-ideas-program-small-business-growth-cohorts/

Applications are now open for the Intuit IDEAS Program. Small business owners can access AI-powered tools, expert coaching, grants, and growth resources through urban, rural, military, and LA28-focused cohorts.

10/07/2026

https://kesq.com/stacker-small-business/2026/09/30/do-business-plans-work-heres-what-the-data-actually-says/

New business owners often face the same dilemma: spend time writing a business plan, or spend a week finding their first customers. So which one actually matters? Xero’s guide to writing an executive summary covers the how. But often, business owners ask a different question: Why? Does the plannin...