NOVEMBER PROGRAMS @PARKWAY CENTRAL

Tech Made Simple: Boosting Your Business Using Technology 

Tuesday, November 1, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Parkway Central, 1901 Vine Street, 19103

Ideal for the small business owner, this interactive program will show you new ways that tech can help your business. 

Learn how to:

• Evaluate your most immediate business needs.
• Explore technology solutions for your business.
• Execute superior technology decisions. 

Your takeaway will include steps you can follow for setting goals, figuring out what you need, and where you can find free help. 

Our speaker, Gary S.Rosner, is SCORE Philadelphia's Vice Chairman of Technology and founder of FreshDigitalPresence.com.

Presented in partnership with SCORE Philadelphia.

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

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Business Plan Toolkit: 3-Part Series

Parkway Central, 1901 Vine Street, 19103

Use Library resources to create a winning business plan! 

This course is designed as a series and we encourage you to attend all three sessions.

Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 PM

Part I: Get an introduction to business plans and start researching the competition.

Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 PM

Part II: Target your audience by learning to find and use demographic information.

Wednesday, November 16, 6:30 PM

Part III: Gain executive perspective by learning to research your industry; then work on developing your financial plan.

All Classes are in the Tech Lab on the Ground Floor.

A Free Library card and basic computer skills are a prerequisite. 

Space is limited to 12 people per class and tickets will be available 30 minutes before class begins in the lobby of the library.

For more information call 215-686-5394. 

NOVEMBER PROGRAMS @THE REGIONAL LIBRARIES

Social Media as a Business Tool

Wednesday, November 2, 6:30 PM

Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

125 South 52nd Street, 19139

Learn about some of the creative ways you can use social media sites such as Facebook and YouTube for your business purposes.

This workshop, presented by Nicole Newman, President of Newman Networks, will enable you to use social media to develop a presentation that uniquely reflects your organization.

For more information and to register contact the library at 215-685-7433. Light refreshments will be served. 
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Get to Know Your City: The Office of Business Services

Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 PM

Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library

125 South 52nd Street, 19139

Rojer Kern from the City's Office of Business Services, West Philadelphia Branch, will discuss the services and resources they offer.

Whether you are an entrepreneur or a longstanding member of the business community, don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this vital City department.

This workshop is presented by Nicole Newman, President of Newman Networks.

For more information and to register contact the library at 215-685-7433. Light refreshments will be served. 
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Business Counseling

Tuesdays, November 1 and 15, 5:00 PM

Northeast Regional Library, 2228 Cottman Avenue, 19149

If you have a small business or are thinking of starting a business, get your questions answered. One hour sessions provided by SCORE.

Call 215-231-9880 to schedule your counseling session.

Sponsored by SCORE® - America's counselors to small business.

Join us for another

FLP Business Networking Event!

Come out and network with other small business owners and become an Associate of the Central Library Business Department!

Meet a SCORE Philadelphia counselor and learn how the Business Department has helped develop and grow local small businesses.

As an Associate of the Central Library Business Department, for only $15*, you will help to improve programming, enhance the small business resource collection and add business services.

Click here to register.

Light refreshments will be served!

Tuesday, November 15th, 
6:30 - 8:00 PM

*Make checks payable to the "Free Library of Philadelphia".  Only checks will be accepted.