SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCE FAIR

Wednesday, September 14, 4:00 - 7:00 PM

Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, 19103 

Join us at the fair and discover the many services offered by local nonprofits and government agencies to help start and support your business. Meet and network with business-to-business service providers.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a new start-up, or an established business ready to grow, this event has something for you.

Presented in partnership with Empowerment Group.

To register click here, or for more information call 215-686-5394.

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In conjunction with the Small Business Resource Fair:

FLP BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT

Make contacts, share tips, meet potential clients or competition and support the Business, Science and Industry Department.

Don't forget to bring your business cards (and there will be door prizes!!)

This event will take place in Room 108.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS 

Marketing on a Shoestring

Tuesday, October 4, 6:30 PM

Parkway Central, 1901 Vine Street, 19103

Have too many marketing needs for your budget? Want to increase your sales potential? This fun and interactive workshop will provide business owners and managers with ideas to stretch their marketing dollar.  Participants will learn twenty ideas for low to no-cost marketing.  The workshop is especially suited to owners of small to medium companies who wish to improve their business performance through powerful but simple marketing tactics. 

  Presenter Iola Harper

To register click here or call 215-686-5394.

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Marketing Your Small Business

Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM 

Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

52nd & Sansom Street, 19131 

In the competitive landscape of business, a successful marketing strategy is key to helping a small business not only compete, but thrive and stand out from the crowd.  This workshop will offer strategies and techniques for marketing a small business.  Presented by Nicole Newman, President of Newman Networks.

The presentation will be recorded for training purposes and/or may be posted on YouTube; waivers will be provided immediately prior to the program and pre-registration is required. 

Light refreshments from Manakeesh Cafe and Bakery will be served.

Sponsored by The Credit Woman, Manakeesh Cafe and Bakery, Entrepreneur Works, and the Urban League of Philadelphia.

To register click here. 

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Tools of the Trade: Turn Your Bright Idea into a Successful Start-up

FEATURED BUSINESS

Building your Business: Taking the Right Steps

Laryssa Kwoczak Design 

Laryssa Kwoczak started LKGD because she loves designing and meeting new people, but after hearing over and over about small businesses not knowing how to find a good designer within their budget, she decided to change the direction of her firm.  It was during a WBDC class visit to the Free Library that Laryssa was informed about the business databases . After a short tutorial from a librarian, she was able to access hundreds of articles full of data, statistics and relevant information to help her build her business.  Most importantly, she could do all of the research from her office or home computer at whatever time best suited her.  With this newfound information Laryssa was able to start up $5 Fridays, a service that helps micro businesses and start-ups with their design and marketing.  It is one year later and $5 Fridays is thriving!

SCORE at the Library: Business Advice & Counseling

Free and confidential one-on-one business advice and counseling is now available at Free Library locations throughout the city. Counseling is provided by SCORE Philadelphia. Reservations are required. Contact SCORE online or call 215-231-9880 to schedule your appointment.  

 
Business Research with a Librarian  

The librarians of the Business, Science & Industry Department are available for individual research training sessions by appointment. 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.