SMALL
BUSINESS
CENTER
JAN/FEB ‘16
www.cpcc.edu/sbc
Carole Isom-Barnes, Ph.D., owner | Xperience Leadership, LLC
C ENTRAL P IEDMONT C OMMUNITY C OLLEGE
JANUARY/FEBRUARY CLASSES | REGISTER NOW BY CALLING 704.330.4223.
Starting a Consulting Practice
SBX 8103
Have you ever considered providing consulting
services based upon your background? Learn
the complete process of starting and operating a
consulting practice from licensing to legalities to
business planning. $149
1/13 - 3/4 • Online
Basic Accounting with QuickBooks®
SBX 7439
Build a solid foundation by learning the fundamentals
of accounting and how they relate within QuickBooks.
Understand the chart of accounts and what happens
when bills, checks and invoices are entered. $99
1/19 - 1/21 • T/TH • 8 - 11 a.m. • Levine Campus
2/8 - 2/10 • M/W • 6 - 9 p.m. • Central Campus
QuickBooks® Level 1
SBX 7440
Discover how to manage and maintain your business
finances by automating your accounting and financial
reporting functions. $169
2/2 - 2/11 • T/TH • 8 - 11 a.m. • Levine Campus
2/22 - 3/2 • M/W • 6 - 9 p.m. • Central Campus
Business Startup Boot Camp
SBX 7487
Certificate Program
Get up and running fast with this intensive certificate
program designed to train and guide you on the path
toward business success. Using the flipped classroom
approach, you will have access to online video
lectures, discussion forums and activities that will help
you develop your business concept and evaluate the
feasibility of your idea. In-class sessions will provide
powerful peer exchanges and instructor feedback that
will help you develop a viable business model and a
strategy for success. $349
2/9 - 3/22 • T • 6 - 9 p.m. • Central Campus
Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay
SBX 8142
If you’ve ever dreamed of working from home or just
earning extra income by buying and selling goods
online, our experienced instructors will guide you
every step of the way. $149
2/10 - 4/1 • Online
Supervision and Management 1
SBX 8105
If you’re a new supervisor or manager, this course
will help you succeed and become more effective by
learning the language of management. You’ll learn
how to delegate, motivate and more as you move from
employee to manager. $149
2/10 - 4/1 • Online
QuickBooks® Level 2
SBX 7460
Already know the basics? Delve into advanced
features such as forms creation, report and graph
generation, job costing, inventory, payroll and
troubleshooting. $169
2/23 - 3/3 • T/TH • 8 - 11 a.m. • Levine Campus
CPCC SBC
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Small Business Resources
Financing Your Small Business
1/13 • W • 10 a.m. - noon • Online
2/11 • TH • 6 - 8 p.m. • Online
Tax Information for Small Business
Your Small Business Taxes
1/14 • TH • 9 - 11 a.m. • Central Campus
2/16 • T • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Central Campus
Basics of Bookkeeping
Capital Access for Small Business in Partnership
with Mecklenburg County MWSBE
1/20 • W • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Central Campus
How to Do Business with Mecklenburg County
2/17 • W • 9 - 11 a.m. • Central Campus
Would you like to
be featured on
our website or in
marketing materials?
Email a testimonial telling us about your
1/21 • TH • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Central Campus
business and your experience with training
Global Business Planning: Steps to Starting a
Global Business
or counseling services of the Small Business
1/26 • M • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Central Campus
How to Start A Business
Center and you could be featured on our
website or in upcoming marketing materials.
1/26 • T • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. • Central Campus
Which Certifications Are Right for Your Business
1/27 • W • 6 - 8 p.m. • Online
Email sbc@cpcc.edu to submit your
testimonial today!
When and why did you decide to be an entrepreneur?
The desire to have more autonomy and control over my career became strong. I
strategically prepared my transition to Xperience Leadership, LLC over a couple of
years by re-tooling my skills at every opportunity. My experience in the corporate
world provided a strong foundation for understanding business, finance, risk and
operations, which became part of the process in ensuring my success.
How has the Small Business Center assisted you?
I have taken several seminars at the Small Business Center, such as “Getting the
Word Out About Your Business” and “Why Businesses Fail.” These seminars were
critical and helped me transition my business. As my business grew, I attended
more in-depth courses.
What is the most challenging aspect of owning your own business?
Owning my own business is rewarding, but it is not without challenges. Prioritization
is a daily consideration. I constantly balance how, when and where to expend my
resources so I can maximize my time, money and energy.
Carole Isom-Barnes, Ph.D., owner | Xperience Leadership, LLC
The Pitch
Xperience Leadership, LLC consults with companies in the midst of systemic change.
We focus on people and process improvements, via analysis, risk mitigation,
operations management, human resource management and training. We improve
efficiency and create sustainable operations for our clients.
When you launched your venture, how did you get your seed funding?
I maintained my employment while transitioning full time to Xperience Leadership,
LLC. Since my transition was planned over a couple of years, I was able to secure a
few clients in various industries. Doing so enabled me to secure the funding needed
to appropriately kickoff the business.
What advice would you give to other aspiring entrepreneurs?
Make sure you have a plan. Educate yourself in the industry you are interested in
and then find mentors who can guide you and connect you with the right people to
get your feet off the ground.
Start your own food business
Join us this spring and learn everything you need to know to start
your own food truck or artisan food business.
Food Trucks 101: Starting a Mobile Food Business starts April 5
Soup to Nuts Strategy for Starting a Food Business starts April 11
Visit www.cpcc.edu/sbc/foodbiz to learn more!
Work smarter, not harder
Unleash the power of QuickBooks® to start, manage or grow your
business. We offer the classes you need to learn how to use this
powerful tool. Visit www.cpcc.edu/sbc/QuickBooks to learn more.
To register, call 704.330.4223.