BSI
The Emotional Guide: How to Create Brands and Advertising that People Love
Tuesday, May 17, 6:30 PM

Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, 19103

 

This uniquely entertaining and informative program will show you why the surest way to your customer's loyalty (and wallets) is through her heart. See how legendary brands such as Apple, MasterCard, and Nike do it. Learn how to apply the same thinking to your own personal brand or small business.

 

Ed Tettemer  

Our presenter, Ed Tettemer, has been in the advertising business for 35 years, and was the founding partner of the contrarian advertising agency Red Tettemer.  Ed has launched cable networks, breakfast sandwiches, websites, internet start-ups, tourist destinations, circus trains, video-on-demand, and dance companies.

 

Register online or call 215-686-5394.   


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Writing a Business Plan

 

Saturday, May 14, 2:00 PM

Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Avenue, 19149

 

Writing a business plan can seem impossible at first.  Come to this free program and learn the basic steps. You will learn what information to include, how it should be organized, and what key data every business plan must have.   

Presented by SCORE Philadelphia.

 

For more information call 215-685-0522.

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Herramientas para comenzar un negocio: Cómo poner en marcha su buena idea (Workshop in Spanish/Taller en Español)

Tuesday, May 17, 4:00 PM
Lillian Marrero Branch,
 601 West Lehigh Avenue, 19133

¿Está listo para comenzar su propio negocio? Este taller contestará preguntas claves y le dará consejos prácticos sobre los pasos apropiados para el autoempleo. Aprenda destrezas  esenciales, como evaluar su situación financiera personal y comparta ideas con otros empresarios como usted. Presentado por Empowerment Group a través de la Free Library of Philadelphia.

 

Este workshop será presentado en la Biblioteca Sucursal Lillian Marrero. Para más información, por favor llamar al 215-685-9794.


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Are you ready to start your own business? This workshop will help you ask the right questions and give you practical tips on the next steps towards self-employment. Learn the essential start-up skills, evaluate your personal financial situation, and brainstorm with other budding entrepreneurs.

 

Presented through the Free Library by Empowerment Group.

 

Register online or call 215-685-9794.

Business Database Classes

Announcing new training sessions on some of our most powerful databases, geared specifically towards entrepreneurs and small business owners.

 

Companies and Contacts: Creating Custom Lists

Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 PM

Compile lists of the competition, potential B2B contacts, or sales leads, by using D&B Million Dollar Database and ReferenceUSA.

 

Finding Demographics and Market Data

Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 PM 

Essential for preparing your business plan, choosing your next location, or finding your next 1,000 customers.  Learn to use SimplyMap and BusinessDecision.

 

Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, 19103

  

Tickets are available 30 minutes before class at the lobby desk.

Space is limited to 12 people per class.

A Free Library card and basic computer skills are required. 

For more information call 215-686-5394.

Wadsworth Small Business Workshops

Are you interested in starting a business? Or are you already in business and would like to improve your business acumen? You'll get expert advice to help your business grow. Seating begins at noon. Bring your lunch!

 

Introduction to Starting a Small Business

Wednesday, May 4

Learn the strategies and tools you need to start your business.

 

How to Make Money in Your Business

Wednesday, May 11

Create a clear and concise plan to maximize your business's profitability.

 

Keeping Your Employees

Wednesday, May 18

Discover ways to keep your competitors from stealing your talent.

 

Speaking with Confidence

Wednesday, May 25

Learn the art of public speaking in this dynamic seminar.

 

Wadsworth Branch, 1500 Wadsworth Avenue, 19150

 

Sponsored by the Urban League of Philadelphia Entrepreneurship Center and Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation.

 

For more information contact Juanita Vega DeJoseph at 215-685-9293 or Patrice Edwards at 215-549-4099 pedwards@ogontzave.org 

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Patents and Trademarks 101: Effectively Research, Develop and Protect Your Invention

 

Thursday, June 9 

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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