Have you dreamed of starting your own business? Do you have a friend or family member who longs to be their own boss? We’ve got the solution @ CCPL! Learn how to write a business plan & start the business of your dreams at our October business program, Learn to Start Your Business, Step By [...]
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Learn to Start Your Business, Step By Step on 10/13!
Posted in business plans, entrepreneurs, fast trac, program, starting a business on October 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Branding & Your Organization at Our 10/7 Networking Lunch!
Posted in entrepreneurs, marketing, program on October 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This month’s Small Business and Nonprofit Networking Lunch topic is Branding and Your Organization. Lee Deas of Obviouslee Marketing will explain the basics of branding and share tips on how to use branding strategies to your organization’s advantage.
Since Lee entered the marketing field 10 years ago, she has helped organizations of every kind from nonprofits [...]
Free is Fabulous! Do-It-Yourself Business Research
Posted in business plans, business resources, computers, demographics, ebooks, entrepreneurs, program, research databases on September 25, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Short on time and money? Did you know that you can use CCPL’s Business Center resources to build your own business-to-business mailing list, spy on your competition and find customized demographic reports for your marketing needs–for free?
I will show you how to conduct this kind of valuable business research from your home or workplace at Free [...]
Unraveling the Mystery of the Media
Posted in entrepreneurs, marketing, nonprofits, program on August 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Haven’t you wondered how the media chooses which stories to air? Wouldn’t you like to know the answer so you can have a shot at getting some coverage for your organization?
If so, you’ll definitely want to join us for lunch at the Small Business & Nonprofit Networking Lunch next week on Wednesday, September 2nd! Learn from [...]
TINSTAAFL
Posted in entrepreneurs, grants, starting a business on August 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
TINSTAFFL: There Is No Such Thing As A Free Lunch.
Anyone remember this from Economics 101? Basically, it means that in economics, you’re just not going to get something for nothing.
Even when you’re doing something that appears free (you attended a free business event at the Library, for example), it wasn’t really free. Tax dollars or [...]
Avoid 5 Marketing Mistakes That Can Kill Your Organization!
Posted in entrepreneurs, marketing, nonprofits, program on August 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Don’t forget! The Small Business and Nonprofit Networking Lunch meets this Wednesday, August 5th, from 11:45 to 1:15 PM!
This month we’re featuring a killer topic: 5 Marketing Mistakes That Will Kill Your Organization.
Dialing in on your customers or donors will increase the effectiveness of your three most valuable assets: Time, Money, and Energy. Marketing expert Chris Cooper will [...]
Top 10 Startup Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Posted in business plans, business resources, entrepreneurs, starting a business on March 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A coworker shared a link to an article from Nolo Press’ website. How many of these mistakes did you make when you started your business? If you’re just starting out, now is a great time to see what you should & shouldn’t be doing with your startup! Check it out here.
SBA Help You Survive The Perfect Storm
Posted in entrepreneurs, government contracting, marketing on March 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The SC District of the Small Business Administration has posted a new section on their website called “Surviving the Perfect Storm: Advice to Get Your Business Through the Recession.” The site includes information on startup, financing, and marketing, among other topics. Check it out!
The Fair Is Just One Month Away!
Posted in SBRF, business resources, entrepreneurs, fast trac, government contracting, program, small business development center, small business resource fair on February 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
…The 4th Annual Small Business Resource Fair, that is! Like previous years, the SBRF will have free workshops, an Exhibit Hall with local business resource organizations, Business Center tours, and of course SCORE counseling. Here’s a quick run-down of the events here at the Main Library on March 19th:
Boost Your Business With Free Web Tools, [...]
Awesome Business Research Anytime Returns
Posted in business resources, entrepreneurs, program, research databases on February 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just a reminder that next Monday night, 2/23/09, I will present “Awesome Business Research Anytime!” at the Main Library. I’ll show you how you can use CCPL’s Online Business Library to answer your most pressing business questions. Want to know the most staggeringly useful thing we’ll cover? How to make your own business-to-business mailing list–for free!–from wherever you get your Internet access. The presentation starts at 6:30 and should run no [...]
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