Free Seminars/Webinars
NCNC Regional Webinars
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 to pre-register or for more information about NCNC Regional Webinars seminars.
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Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Feb03This 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: 02/03/2026 • 02/03/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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Individual Income Tax Basics (Online)
Feb04This seminar provides an overview of the individual income tax return for the current tax year to help individuals who live or work in North Carolina understand basic individual income tax law and the North Carolina individual income tax return. 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: 02/04/2026 • 02/04/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 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)
Feb05Este 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: 02/05/2026 • 02/05/2026
- 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)
Feb10This 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
- Start • End Date: 02/10/2026 • 02/10/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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Federal and State W-4/NC-4 (Online)
Feb11This IRS and NCDOR joint webinar will cover the W-4/NC-4 withholding forms for a new employee and provide resources for calculating withholding and for understanding withholding obligations for both the employer and the individual at the federal and state level. 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: 02/11/2026 • 02/11/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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Sales and Use Tax Basics for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Feb12This webinar 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: 02/12/2026 • 02/12/2026
- 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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Labor Issues for the Small Business Owner
Feb12This presentation will inform small business owners of their rights and responsibilities in wage and hour matters. Join us and the North Carolina Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Bureau to learn about: Wage and Hour Act provisions Laws applicable to employers What constitutes hours worked Differences between exempt & non-exempt employees Minimum wage and overtime rules Differences between federal and state jurisdictions Record keeping responsibilities Youth employment protections Various exemptions Other promised wages Register by: 10:00 AM February 12 NOTE: For this webinar, there is a two-step registration process. Once you complete your registration with the Small Business Center (SBC), you should receive a confirmation email from centeric@centeric.ncsbc.net that includes a Zoom link for the second part of the registration process. If you do not see the confirmation message in your inbox, please check your junk/spam folder. In order to receive the video conferencing login information and guarantee your spot for the webinar, you must also register via the Zoom platform. NOTE: Participation in this event will fulfill a requirement for one or more of the Wilson SBC Academy Certificates. Speaker(s): NC Department of Labor Laticia Stepney, Investigator Mark Cliff, Senior Investigator All webinar participants must be real individuals. The use of AI bots or automated scripts to join, interact, or engage in discussions is prohibited and will be removed by the host when noted. For any questions regarding this statewide webinar presentation, please contact SBC Director Melissa Evans at msevans@wilsoncc.edu or 252-246-1232.
- Start • End Date: 02/12/2026 • 02/12/2026
- Day: Th
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
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- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofit Entities (Online)
Feb17This webinar will help nonprofit entities better understand their sales and use tax obligations with NCDOR. The seminar will cover purchases and sales in general by nonprofits, how to apply for a sales and use tax account ID, if necessary, as well as how to apply for a sales and use tax refund account ID if you are a qualifying nonprofit (reference G.S. 105-164.14(b) for more information about this tax law). 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: 02/17/2026 • 02/17/2026
- 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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Business Tax Essentials for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Feb18This 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: 02/18/2026 • 02/18/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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An Introduction to Entrepreneurial Mindset Course and to the new Small Business Guide from the Libra
Feb18Join the CCCC Library for a demo session of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Course and the new CCCC Small Business LibGuide, both free resources available through the CCCC Library!
- Start • End Date: 02/18/2026 • 02/18/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: CCCC Library
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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Online Seller for the Small Business Owner (Online)
Feb24This 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: 02/24/2026 • 02/24/2026
- Day: Tu
- Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 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)
Feb25This webinar 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: 02/25/2026 • 02/25/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: NCDOR
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
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Trends and Industries: An Introduction to ABI/INFORM & First Research
Feb25As you embark on your next steps, whether that's starting a new business or growing your current one, it is critical to stay informed about the trends in your industry. Join the CCCC Library in a demo session of how you can use ABI/INFORM, a free resources through the library, and how to access First Research (industry reports).
- Start • End Date: 02/25/2026 • 02/25/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: CCCC Small Business Center
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location:
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Market Research: An Introduction to Data-Axle Reference Solutions
Mar04Market research is essential to knowing your competitors, your peers, and your customers, but market research can be confusing. Join the CCCC Library in a demo of Data-Axle Reference Solutions, a free resource through the CCCC Library.
- Start • End Date: 03/04/2026 • 03/04/2026
- Day: W
- Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Instructor: CCCC Small Business Center
- Location Code: ONLINE (Class is held online)
- Building Location: