Build a Plan to Grow and Sustain Your Business:
5 Secrets To Go from Ideas to Results
Wednesday, September 9th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Parkway Central Library, Rooms 405/406/407 (Fourth Floor)
1901 Vine Street, 19103
Are you ready to:
- Go more confidently from daydreaming about a business expansion idea in your head to implementing an action plan with results?
- Better identify the opportunities and priorities to increase the value of your business?
- Avoid costly mistakes that prevent many entrepreneurs from realizing their business' full potential?
What you will learn:
- How to use the data around you to develop a solid implementation plan to get results
- How to develop a marketing plan that helps you zero in on how to reach your ideal clients
- When it makes sense to leverage outsourcing and technology to achieve scale in your business
- When you, the entrepreneur, are the main barrier to your success
Presented by Veronica Woods, MBA, Business Growth Strategist
V. Woods Enterprises, LLC.
Click here to register or call 215-686-5394 for more information.
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Introduction to Business Research
Tuesday, September 15th, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Parkway Central Library, Ground Floor Tech Lab
1901 Vine Street, 19103
Are you thinking of starting a small business? Start here.
This hands-on class is an introduction to business resources and research at the Free Library.
We will discuss:
- Introduction to small business books and databases
- The importance of NAICS / SIC and how to find the number that applies to your business
- Pennsylvania/Philadelphia business resources
- Other local resources
There will be time at the end of the program to familiarize yourself with the print and online resources.
A Free Library card and basic computer skills are a prerequisite.
Space is limited to 12 people per class. Tickets are available 30 minutes before class begins in the lobby of the library.You must show your Free Library card in order to receive a ticket.
The three part series, Business Plan Toolkit, will be offered next month, Tuesdays, October 6th, 13th, and 20th.
Call 215-686-5394 for more information.
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Next month!
Census Data for Business
Monday, October 5th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Parkway Central Library, Rooms 405/406/407 (Fourth Floor)
1901 Vine Street, 19103
Program highlights include:
- How to use census data to develop the demographic portion of a business plan, choose a location for a business and measure business competition
- The differences between Decennial Census Data and the American Community Survey
- Other types of business data such as County/Zip Code Business Patterns
- How to maneuver within the Census.gov and American Fact Finder websites to access Census data
Attendees are invited to follow along on their laptop provided they have a library card and pin number prior to the event. Please note, power sources and technical support will NOT be provided.
The speaker is Noemi Mendez. She is a Data Dissemination Specialist at the United States Census Bureau's Philadelphia Regional Office. Before joining the Philadelphia Regional Office in 2005, Noemi worked as a geographer at Census Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland in the Geographic Standards and Criteria Branch (GSCB).
Click here to register or call 215-686-5394 for more information.
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Next month!
Technically Speaking: Learn How Tech Can Advance Your Business & Career!
Wednesday, October 28th, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Parkway Central Library, Skyline Room (Fourth Floor)
1901 Vine Street, 19103
Representatives from Philadelphia's top tech organizations will present short exciting talks on emerging technologies that will enhance your business and enrich your career.
Networking and light refreshments to follow.
Click here to register or call 215-686-5394.
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Save the date!
Financing Your Small Business Panel
Thursday, November 12th, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Parkway Central Library, Skyline Room (Fourth Floor)
1901 Vine Street, 19103
Join us for a financing panel that includes participants in the fields of lending, microlending, economic development, and resource partners from the Philadelphia region.
Presented in partnership with the US Small Business Administration, Eastern PA District Office.
Click here to register or call 215-686-5394.
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Of interest!
Financing Your Business
Saturday, October 10th, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Northeast Regional Library
2228 Cottman Avenue, 19149
- Business Counseling Resources
- SBA Loan Programs
- Loan Application Process
Presented by Robert Goza, Economic Development Specialist, Small Business Administration
For more information call 215-685-0522.
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Attention Inventors!
We are pleased to announce that we are compiling a list for free Patent/Trademark/Copyright consultations with Mr. John S. Child, Jr., an attorney with the law firm Paul and Paul of Philadelphia. Mr. Child specializes in Patent, Trademark and Copyright Law. The next free consultations will take place in the afternoon and evening of Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Parkway Central Library.
If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please respond to erefbsi@freelibrary.org with your name, email, and a phone number. We will contact you at the beginning of September (in order of response to this notice) to arrange a specific time on October 14, 2015 to talk with Mr. Child.
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Guide to Investing Resources - Part 2: Investment Management
Once you have a firm background on the financial market, and have chosen a personal investment path, these resources will assist you with managing your assets. By continuing your financial education, staying up to date on market trends and by following industry news, you will increase your opportunity for financial success.
Print Resources
Books:
All About Stocks: The Easy Way to Get Started by Esme Faeber, 2008
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Stock Investing by Ken Little, 2012
All About Market Timing: The Easy Way to Get Started by Leslie Masonson, 2011
Trade like a Stock Market Wizard: How to Achieve Super Performance Stocks in Any Market by Mark Minervini, 2013
Getting Started in Stock Investing and Trading by Mark Thomsett, 2011
Periodicals:
Barron's
Bloomberg Businessweek - Available in print and online through Zinio
The Economist- Available in print and online through Zinio
Forbes - Available in print and online through Zinio
Fortune
Kiplinger- Available in print and online through Zinio
NBER Report
Value Line Investment Survey
Value Line Small & Mid-Cap Investment Survey
Electronic Resources
Databases:
Business Insights Global: This database allows users to research potential investments, providing company and industry financial reports (including many SWOT reports), fundamentals analysis, and dashboard overviews on a wide range of businesses.
Morningstar.com Library Edition: An investment research center which allows users to screen companies, funds and markets. This is a comprehensive database which screens international stocks, bonds, and funds and utilizing internal rating guidelines and analysis. Morningstar is very useful for finding potential investments and tracking current investments, but it also includes a moderate number of tutorials and tools for how to create and manage investment portfolios.
Standard & Poor's Net Advantage: S&P's NetAdvantage offers financial research, data and analysis on stocks and bonds, credit rating, and financial education. The homepage includes easily accessible stock picks, market snapshots, and current industry information, as well as company, fund and bond screeners.
Value Line: Value Line offers research on stocks, investment education, up to date news articles on stock market and individual companies. Go to "Browse Research" > "Library Elite" to locate stock list. This database offers a unique daily update of the stock market which analyzes trends and their impacts on the market throughout the day.
Online Resources & Websites:
CNN Money
Investopedia
Investor.gov (anti-fraud)
Kiplinger's Investor
Mint
Yahoo! Finance
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