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NC IDEA and Verizon Digital Readiness Programs

In Partnership with Verizon Digital Ready Program

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is a free program with resources and learning that can really impact your business.

 

Here’s what you’ll get for free:

  • Expert-led workshops
  • Peer networking
  • Self-paced courses
  • $10,000 grants


Usually, this type of program costs hundreds of dollars (or more). But Digital Ready is 100% free. There’s no catch, no need to be a Verizon customer — just free learning.

 

  1. Go to bit.ly/SBC-Verizon
  2. Create a FREE Account
  3. Complete 2 FREE 30 minute courses
  4. Become eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant


Don't Wait! Register Today!


NC IDEA Funding Opportunities



Whether you have just launched a startup or are looking to grow and scale your company, NC IDEA has resources that can help in the success of your journey when and where you need it most.


Early stage, growth-oriented companies can apply for one of two different grants:

  • NC IDEA MICRO awards $10K project-based grants to young companies looking to validate and advance their idea.
  • NC IDEA SEED offers $50K grants to early stage companies, often the critical funding they need to scale faster.


*** Note: Applicants may only apply to either MICRO or SEED (not both) during the grant cycle.***


 FREE Information Sessions


Upcoming FREE Webinar Schedule

Date

Title

Location

Time

Saturday, 2/1/25

AI Series: Unleash the Power of Intelligent Tools

Online

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday, 2/3/25

Business Legal Structures

Online

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Monday, 2/10/25

How to Write a Business Plan

Online

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Saturday, 2/15/25

AI Series: AI for Marketing

Online

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday, 2/17/25

Basics of Bookkeeping

Online

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Monday, 2/24/25

Your Small Business Taxes

Online

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Partner Webinars - NCDOR and IRS

We've partnered with NC Department of Revenue and the IRS to offer many useful FREE seminars!


The NCDOR is offering many seminars for small businesses including topics such as:

  • Tax Essentials
  • Sales and Use Taxes
  • Withholding Taxes
  • Individual Income Tax Basics
  • Online Seller Information


There are classes available in Spanish as well.


Register Online

Did You Know..?


The Small Business Center offers individualized, confidential assistance for business owners.


Schedule a one-on-one counseling session today!


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