Business Plan Toolkit: 3-Part Series 

Are you a committed entrepreneur who is ready to take the next step? Learn to use library resources to write your business plan!

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

Tuesday, October 8th, 6:30 PM 

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

Tuesday, October 15th, 6:30 PM 

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

Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:30 PM 

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

A Free Library card and basic computer skills are required.

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

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

Wednesday, October 16th, 6:00 PM  

Topics will include:

• Legal requirements for successful development of your food business
• How to access capital to finance your food business
• Membership in the Dorrance H Hamilton Center for accessibility to commercial kitchen space and local food contracts
• And more...

This program is presented in partnership with  The Enterprise Center (TEC).

"TEC provides access to capital, building capacity, business education and economic development opportunities to high-potential, minority entrepreneurs... TEC seeks to better position minority enterprises to compete in the local, regional, and global economies."

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

Tuesday, October 22nd, 6:30 PM  

Learn tax planning techniques for your business.

Topics include:

• How to plan and prepare for taxes
• How record keeping minimizes your tax liability and preparation expenses
• Important deductions/credits to note (also difference between deductions and credits)
• Bookkeeping-the foundation of tax returns

And more tax issues such as:

• Home Office
• Business Use of Automobile
• Sales & Use Tax
• Payroll & Payroll Taxes
• Estimated Tax Payments

Our speaker, Fred Koelle, is a CPA with 25+ years of experience at F.J. Koelle & Associates.

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

This program is presented in partnership with EntrepreneurWorks. 

Thursday, October 3rd, 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM 

Learn cost-effective ways to make the most profitable use of your retail space. 

SCORE at the Library: Business Counseling

Parkway Central, 1901 Vine Street, 19103

Lovett Memorial Branch, 6945 Germantown Ave, 19119

Free and confidential business advice and counseling, tailored to meet your needs is now available at two Free Library locations! 

Reservations are required. Contact SCORE Philadelphia online or call 215-231-9880.