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PROGRAMS AT CENTRAL
Social Media Strategy
Tuesday, March 6th, 6:30 PM
Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, 19103
This workshop is for small business owners and entrepreneurs who wish to take advantage of social media as a tool. In addition to developing strategies and tactics while considering the role of marketing in a digitally networked world, you'll learn some new approaches to marketing and practical tips for shaping online campaigns.
To register, click here.
Presented in partnership with Empowerment Group.
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Intellectual Property Basics for Small Business
Tuesday, March 20th, 6:30 PM
Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street, 19103
Find out what business owners can't afford to ignore about intellectual property law.
Learn which IP protection is right for your business in this workshop about trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret basics. Find out when to file, what type of protection to file for, where to file, and how to go about it. Online content protection and infringement issues will also be discussed.
Presenter: Dina Leytes, Esq., an attorney at Griesing Law, LLC, represents clients in commercial litigation, intellectual property and new media matters. Dina's clients range from established brick-and-mortar businesses to Internet entrepreneurs.
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WORKSHOPS AT OUR BRANCH & REGIONAL LIBRARIES
Getting My Idea to Fly Workshop: Learn What It Takes To Start A Business
Thursday March 1st, 6:30 PM
South Philadelphia Branch
1700 S. Broad Street, 19145 215-685-1668
Wednesday, March 21st, 6:30 PM
Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library
125 S. 52nd Street, 19139 215-685-7433
Presented by Entrepreneur Works, this program is ideal for the aspiring entrepreneur ready to explore the basics needed to start a business. Topics include choosing a business, preparing for business ownership, and discovering what it takes on a personal level. Financing and how to network and build relationships will also be discussed.
Visit Entrepreneur Works or call the workshop location for more information.
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Family Daycare Licensing Workshop
Saturday, March 3rd, 10:30 AM
Welsh Road Branch, 9233 Roosevelt Boulevard, 19114
Do you want to become a licensed family child care provider in Philadelphia? Join this FREE workshop to discuss the following topics:
- Starting a child care business caring for 1 - 6 children in your own home
- Information and assistance regarding city requirements, including zoning, building codes, health codes, and fire codes
- Information and assistance on state requirements
- Step-by-step check lists and application assistance
- Sponsored by the Neighborhood Interfaith Movement (NIM).
Register by emailing familycc@nimphilly.org or call 215-685-0498 for more information. |
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The Family-Owned Business Series: Growing Your Business
Thursday, March 1st, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Community College of Philadelphia, Northeast Regional Center
12901 Townsend Road, 19154
The first in a series of workshops aimed at enhancing the profitable growth of family-owned businesses. Meet expert roundtables on assessing your brand, succession planning, marketing essentials, management and employee relations, and technology. Made possible by a grant from Citizens Bank.
To register, click here or call 215-972-6254 for more information.
Participating sponsors: Citizens Bank, Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, SCORE Philadelphia, and Free Library of Philadelphia. |
DATABASE TRAINING
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, March 7th, 6:30 PM
Part I: Get an introduction to business plans and start researching the competition.
Wednesday, March 14th, 6:30 PM
Part II: Target your audience by learning to find and use demographic information.
Wednesday, March 21th, 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.
Call 215-686-5394 for more information.
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Business Research with a Librarian
The librarians of the Business, Science & Industry Department are available for one-on-one 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.
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From Idea to Success: The Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network's Guide for Start-ups by Gregg Fairbrothers  ...................................... Go mobile: Location-based Marketing, Apps, Mobile Optimized Ad Campaigns, 2D Codes and Other Mobile Strategies to Grow Your Business by Jeanne Hopkins ......................................
Small Time Operator: How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes, and Stay Out of Trouble by Bernard Kamoroff ...................................... The Entrepreneur's Guide to Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, Trade Secrets & Licensing by Jill Gilbert ...................................... 9 Elements of Family Business Success: a Proven Formula for Improving Leadership & Relationships in Family Businesses by Allen E. Fishman
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