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 Bits from the Presentation
Posted in demographics, marketing, program on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I really enjoyed Lee’s branding presentation this morning! Here’s some food for thought I took away with me when it was all over.
A brand is also an experience. Think about Starbucks. They are selling more than a product or service: being a third place, an experience, is a crucial part of their brand.
Coca-Cola continues to be the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What We’re Up To In January
Posted in SBRF, SCORE, program, small business resource fair on January 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hope you had a great holiday season this go around! We had a bit of a busy time here at the Business Center planning what we’ll be doing this year.
First up will be the monthly Networking Night for Entrepreneurs here at the Main Library Auditorium. If you haven’t tried networking to grow your business, this [...]
Networking & Other Events for November & December
Posted in SCORE, SCWBC, business plans, entrepreneurs, program, women's business center on November 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Can you believe it’s already November? I’m having a hard time thinking that 2008 is just about over! I know that the holidays are a crazy time for most people, so here is some advance warning for our events through the end of the year here at the Business Center. We hope you can join [...]


