Winston-Salem was named the 19th Best City to Start a Business in a recent study from the leading personal finance outlet WalletHub.com. You can find the full study here: http://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-to-start-a-business/2281/ In order to help aspiring entrepreneurs maximize their chances for long-term prosperity, WalletHub analyzed the relative start-up opportunities that exist in the 150 most populated… Read More »
Author: Ethanie Good
Winston-Salem Named the 19th Best City to Start a Business
Self-Publishing Course
Learn how to self-publish and market your own book online. Avoid pitfalls and common mistakes in self-publishing. Glean best practices on how to professionally package your book. Discover how to build your niche audience while self-publishing. This class is taught by Dr. Derick Virgil, Assistant Dean of Academic Services and Assessment, who has self-published four… Read More »
Upcoming Flywheel Events
Inmar Digital Health Challenge 2015 powered by Flywheel Accepting applications until May 31 For this challenge, participants will submit innovative digital health-related business ideas for a chance to win a $25,000 cash prize and potential future funding. Visit the “Challenges” page on Flywheel’s website for more information. Idea Tap! Wednesday, June 3 from 8-9:30am… Read More »
Non-Residential Construction Strong with Residential Construction Trending Upward
The April 2015 edition of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Planning & Development Services’ Development Dashboard newsletter reads: “For the first quarter of 2015, nonresidential construction permit value (new construction and redevelopment together) totaled $79 million, three times the value of permits issued during the first quarter of 2014. The $49 million in nonresidential new construction alone… Read More »
Hiring Teens for Summer Jobs
As the longer and warmer days of springtime begin knocking on our doors, so too will teenagers seeking summer jobs. Before hiring teens, employers should be educated about both federal and state youth employment regulations. Contrary to what many may think, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not actually set the standards for… Read More »
Upcoming FTCC’s Small Business Center Seminars (May 19-28)
Upcoming Events: * Tuesday 5/19 from 9:00am-11:00am – Business Info to Go (Innovation Quarter – 525 Vine Street) * Tuesday 5/19 from 6:00pm-7:30pm – Small Business Roundtable: Professionalism & Customer Loyalty (Northwest Forsyth Center – 3111 Big Oaks Drive, King, NC) * Friday 5/22 from 10:00am-11:00am – Business Presentation Clinic (Innovation Quarter – 525 Vine… Read More »