IN FOCUS: August 2009
The Red Tape Issue
You're an entrepreneur. Your days are spent grappling with cash flow and profit margins, your nights are a whirlwind of networking events. You're walking the razor's edge between success and ruination... and oh, by the way, you forgot to fill out Section 10 of the Pennsylvania Enterprise Registration form, "Bulk Sale/Transfer Information."
Red tape is a fact of life for small business owners, from incorporation, to insurance, to licensing. In this edition of our newsletter, we've gathered several helpful ideas to guide you through the regulatory maze.
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Navigating the Maze: Q&A from Start-up to Tax Time
Thursday, September 17th, 2009, 6:30 PM
Parkway Central Library, Room 108
Starting and maintaining a successful business is a daunting endeavor, one often made more difficult by state and local regulatory, licensing, and insurance requirements with which entrepreneurs must contend. If you have questions about your business, about your legal structure (S corp., LLC, etc), about financing, or about the type of insurance you need, please join us for this free seminar. The Free Library of Philadelphia, in conjunction with SCORE Philadelphia, is pleased to offer this opportunity for entrepreneurs to speak directly with experts in law, accounting, credit management, banking, and insurance.
To register or for more information call 215-686-5394 or email: erefbsi@freelibrary.org. |
ReferenceUSA, the most popular business database offered by the Free Library, is now sporting a new look and offering new features. The new ReferenceUSA interface puts you in touch with the information you need faster with a more modern, interactive design. Also, be sure to check out the New Business search. This feature lets you search brand new business listings. Find companies who have just incorporated or set up shop. Files are updated weekly. This feature is great for market researchers or sales people looking for leads. ReferenceUSA is available at all Free Library of Philadelphia locations as well as from your home or office PC when you log in with your library card number and PIN. Visit our database page to get started. |
MAKING CONNECTIONS: ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING
Provided by SCORE and the Business, Science & Industry Department at Parkway Central Library
The Free Library of Philadelphia is pleased to offer two valuable counseling opportunities for entrepreneurs. On Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM, work one-on-one with a SCORE small business counselor for expert answers and advice on starting and growing your enterprise. SCORE Philadelphia, "Counselors to America's Small Business," is part of a national non-profit association dedicated to supporting small businesses. Sessions are one hour. Reservations are required. Schedule your session by contacting SCORE via their website or by phone: 215-231-9980. In addition, the librarians of the Business, Science & Industry Department are available for one-on-one research training sessions by appointment during regular library hours. Our librarians can help you research your industry, learn how to find competitors and demographic information for your business plan by using our databases, as well as acquaint you with our many resources for entrepreneurs. To schedule an appointment email us or call: 215-686-5394. |
| UPCOMING: DATABASE TRAINING IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
Join us for this free training at the Northeast Regional Library (2228 Cottman Ave) on Thursday, August 25th from 7-8 PM. The databases provided by the Free Library of Philadelphia are powerful tools for entrepreneurs and job seekers. Use them to research your market, find your competition, create sales lists, and lists of company contacts. This free event is open to the public. Call 215-685-0525 to reserve your seat. WHAT: Database Training WHEN: Thursday, August 25th 2009 7-8 PM WHERE: Northeast Regional Library (2228 Cottman Ave) UPDATE: DATABASE TRAININGS AT PARKWAY CENTRAL
Our popular database training classes will resume at the Parkway Central Library in September. More details will follow. New this fall, advanced training for BusinessDecision. Stay tuned!
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| MAKING CONNECTIONS: RECOMMENDED WEBSITES
PAOpen4Business - Pennsylvania's official web portal for entrepreneurs. Download state forms and find answers to all the most common questions. Essential.
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The Entrepreneur's Information Sourcebook by Susan Awe  ...................................... How To Start A Business In Pennsylvania by Jere Calmes  ......................................
Entrepreneurial Finance
by Steven Rogers  ...................................... Inc. Yourself by Judith McQuown  ......................................
The Entrepreneur & Small Business Problem Solver by William Cohen
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