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2021: Seminar - Webinar - Free Talking Points Guide


001 - 2021 Entrepreneurs Academy - 7 Parts Summary of Classes

853 - Jan 11 - Monday: Salon & Barber - 6-8 PM
854 - Jan. 13 - Wed. How to Start a Business, 24 things you must know, 6-8 PM, JSCC, Part 1 of 7
855 - Jan 14 - Thur - How to Start a Business, 24 things you must know
856 - Jan. 27 - Wed - Create a Business Plan - DIY models. PT 2 of 7, 6-8 PM, James Sprunt CC, Kenansville
857 - Jan. 21 - Thur - Create a Business Plan - DIY models. PT 2 of 7, 6-8 PM, Sampson CC, Clinton, NC
858 - Jan 25 - Monday: Starting a Commercial Cleaning-Sanitizing-Maid Service - Bus 6-8 PM
858A - Jan 25 - Starting a Com. Cleaning Bus. Sample Forms, etc.
859 - Jan 26 - Tues - How to start an Internet Retail Business - BASICS, 10 AM - Noon, Lenoir CC, Kinston
860 - Feb 03 Wed - Create a Business Plan - DIY models. PT 2 of 7, 6-8 PM, James Sprunt CC, Kenansville
861 - Jan. 28 - Thur - How to keep a small business alive - MARKETING PLAN-PT 3 of 7, 6-8 PM, Clinton
862 - Feb 03 Wed - Marketing Tips for Small Businesses - PT 3 of 7, 6-8 PM, Kenansville - JSCC [PDF - Doc]
864 - Feb. 03 - Wed - Pricing Products and Services, 6-8 PM - [PDF - Doc]
863 - Feb. 04 - Thur - Target the right customer to keep your business growing. Part 4 of 7, 6-8 PM, Clinton - [PDF - Doc]
864 - Feb. 08 - Wed - Pricing Products and Services, 6-8 PM - [PDF - Doc]
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865 - Feb. 09 - Tues - How to Start a Business-24 things you must know - 6-8 PM - CFCC, PT 1 of 7, Wilmington - [PDF - Doc]
865 - Supplement Document - 2021 SPRING Entrepreneurs Academy - Summary of Classes [PDF - Doc]
866 - Feb. 10 - Wed - How to find customers - help them find you. Part 4 of 7, 6-8 PM, James Sprunt CC, Kenansville [PDF - Doc]
867 - Feb. 11 - Thur - How to keep positive cash flow for your small business. Part 5 of 7, 6-8 PM, SCC, Clinton [PDF - Doc]
867A - Feb 11 - Quiz
868 - Feb 15 - Mon - How to price your products and services. 3 PM - 5 PM Lenoir CC, Kinston - [PDF - Doc]
869 - Feb. 16 - Tues - How to write a simple Business Plan - Part 2 of 7, 6-8 PM - Wilmington - [PDF - Doc]
870 - Feb. 17 - Wed - How to keep positive cash flow for your small business. Part 4, 6-8 PM - JSCC, Kenansville - [PDF - Doc]
870A - Feb. 17 - Wed - QUIZ - [PDF - Doc]
871 - Feb. 18 - Thur - Use Bookkeeping-Forecasting-Negotiating to build a profitable business. 6-8 PM SCC, Clinton - [PDF - Doc]
871A - Feb. 18 - Wed - QUIZ - [PDF - Doc]
872 - Feb. 22 - Monday - Start a Home-Based Business Study Guide - [PDF - Doc]
873 - Feb. 23 - Wilmington - Power up & jump start your marketing plan. Part 3 of 7, 6-8 PM, CFCC
874 - Feb. 24 - Wed - Using Bookkeeping - Forecasting - Negotiating to build a more profitable business. 6-8 PM, JSprunt CC
875 - Feb. 25 - Thur - Taxes - Record Keeping- Secrets to Closing Sales / Deals, Part 7 of 7, 6-8 PM, SCC, Clinton
875A Feb. 25 - Thur - GRADUATION Entrepreneurs Academy, Small Business Center, Sampson Community College, Clinton

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March 2021
876 - Mar. 02 - Tues - How to find customers by helping them find you. 6-8 PM, Part 4 of 7, 6-8 PM, Cape Fear CC, Wilmington
877 - Mar. 03 - Wed - Taxes - Record Keeping- Secrets to Closing Sales / Deals, Part 7 of 7, 6-8 PM,James Sprunt CC, Kenansville
877A Mar. 03 Wed - GRADUATION Entrepreneurs Academy, Small Business Center, James Sprunt CC, Kenansville, NC
883 - Mar. 22 - Mon. Start Lawn Service - Landscaping Bus. 6-8 PM free talking points guide


Other Documents:

The Hill We Climb, Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman
About Steve
30 Drill Skills-2021 [PDF - Doc]
865 - Supplement Document - 2021 SPRING Entrepreneurs Academy - Summary of Classes [PDF - Doc]
872 - Supplement Document - 30 Main Street Smart Things to Know - [PDF - Doc]
Acres of Diamonds, a true story.
Business Plan Graphic
Log on information for Steve's webinars at FCC
Marketing Plan Graphic
Organizing a fund raiser - tips. A Dozen Doers.
Personal financial statement, blank
Promissory Note, lending document, blank






Section 1: The Business Mindset
Steve discusses the qualities of an entrepreneur and the business mindset, with a focus on self-confidence, planning, and organization.

Section 2: Getting Started
Steve looks at the importance of a business plan and the components of one, as well as profit centers, forecasting and upselling, and pricing products and services.

Section 3: Conducting Business
Steve talks about leadership skills and how important they are for success, especially in employee retention. He also covers customer service and hospitality, as well as negotiating and sales tactics.

Section 4: Conquer the Competition
Here's a snapshot of the most crucial points a business owner must manage and master to be successful. This section also features tips about money management and avoiding past-due headaches.

Section 5: Marketing
This is all about how to reach your target customers with marketing strategies and targeted advertising. There's also a section about creating a productive online presence for your business.

Section 6: Plan B (Exit Strategies)
Here Steve asks, "What's my business worth?" Hope for the best. Plan for the worst. It's a sad fact, but sometimes we don't get to control how or when we make our exits.

Steve's Business Workshops
In the book you'll find a general list of the workshops Steve hosts throughout the year. You can find more information and a detailed calendar of events here. (I need a link here, but don't have one yet)

Appendix
The Appendix section includes helpful resources such as a worksheet for profit center models, a list of business legal structures, setting rates for services, and pricing merchandise.

























Anthony Steven Carver. Steve, founder and CEO of Fast Forward Services, Inc., brings real business experience with over 860 seminar-webinars presentations and forty seven years ownership of retail, wholesale, internet, and private and government service contracting businesses in NC.

He serves private enterprises with one on one and sales/management team special training, appraising, and market surveying projects as well as public speaking on business related topics for Small Business Centers throughout the North Carolina Community College System and individual businesses and private group. He is a member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Sudan Temple and Dunn Shrine Club, Dunn Area Chamber of Commerce as well as the NC Writers Network Association.

His business websites:
www.carverequipment.com
www.fastforwardservices.net
www.journeyforalifetime.com






In Journey for a Lifetime, consultant and long-time business owner Steve Carver reveals time-tested business strategies based on almost six decades of business experience. One step at a time, Steve will walk you through everything from the mindset of a successful business owner to the ins and outs of marketing.
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Time-tested business strategies based on almost six decades of business experience laid out in 24 concise sections and room for note taking.
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