Best Business Advice Ever?

Check out this list of top tips form Shark Tank. What's your favorite? What compels you to keep going?

Be confident.  Be bold.

Support Small Businesses this Saturday!

Saturday, November 26, 2016 is Small Business Saturday® – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for our communities. Small businesses drive much of the United States economy. Currently, there are 28 million American small businesses, which account for 54% of all U.S. sales. Small businesses are essential for healthy local economies--show your support and shop with them!

Getting Ready to Launch?

I saw an interesting read on MSN Money:  15 Success Tips for First-Time Entrepreneurs. The really cool thing?  If you need help with any one of these, CCBC can help.  We offer a wide range of classes for small business owners and entrepreneurs, to help guide you on your path to success. For more information on classes, contact Moire at 443-840-1804 or mriley@ccbcmd.edu, or go to www.ccbcmd.edu.

Looking for Small Business Classes?

Making it easy to see what we have to offer: the flip book! Check it out!

Interested in a Career in Voice Overs?

Interested in learning how to do voice-overs in order to make extra income? Join us on Thursday, June 16, 7-9 p.m., at CCBC Essex to learn more.

To register, call 443-840-4700, or go online to www.ccbcmd.edu/flexreg. CRN 80126.

Business Ideas

Looking to start a business, but not sure what to do?  Here are some ideas from Entrepreneur.  Want to get started now?  Join our Wedding Coordinating  class (CRN 80053) or Notary Public class (CRN 80046) this Saturday, June 11.  For more information and to register, click here.

How to Be Pitch Perfect...and Grow Your Business

Can you describe your business in just a few sentences?  Is it a catchy description, making people want to know more?

I read a great article on LinkedIn Pulse:  How to Present the Perfect Pitch .  One of the Sharks form Shark Tank gives some practical tips, like keep it simple, keep it lively, and be prepared.  Looking for more?  Need some help with what to do once you have perfected your pitch?  We have a great class beginning Tuesday, November 3 at Cockeysville Middle School:  Sales: Improve Your Skills to Grow Your Business (CRN 72466).  It meets form 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., 11/3 and 11/10.  For more information, click here.  Space is limited!

The Military and Entrepreneurs

Have military experience?  Thinking of starting your own business?  It might be a good idea--check out this article  6 Traits of Exceptional Military Leaders That Apply in the Business World .


  And we can help you get started--check out our class schedule.  The link is Small Business & Entrepreneurship Classes .  To register, click here .