Dayton Metro Library Business Page

Posted on: Thursday, October 02, 2008

Business Resources Give your business a competitive edge with the Dayton Metro Library! The success of your business depends on how much you know; about your customers, the market, finances, taxes, and more. With the Dayton Metro library as your partner, the latest info is always ready. Take advantage of these great programs and resources: Premium databases that give you information you can't find on Google. Check out Reference USA, a valuable resource that gives contact names, financial information, annual reports and more for millions of businesses. Other tools such as Morningstar, Newsbank National Newspapers, Legal Forms are among the many resources that are provided for free from the Dayton Metro Library. It's fast, free and convenient. Free workshops from SCORE counselors give you a chance to learn from successful business leaders with real world advice to share. The SCORE counselors are former business executives now volunteering to share their experience with new entrepreneurs. Topics covered include preparing a business plan, marketing, finances and more. Of course we have the latest business books and magazines with everything from business basics to the latest leadership techniques. You can also listen to many of the best titles on CD or audio cassette, so you can turn drive time into productive time. Sandy Prell, our Business Specialist, is also available to give you personalized assistance using the library resources and getting the information you need to make your business a success. Contact her by email or call 496-8910. Reducing the amount of trash you throw away makes good sense for your business and the environment. The Montgomery County Solid Waste District will discuss practical approaches to better waste management on Sunday, October 12, 2-4 p.m. in the Main Library Auditorium. This program is free to the public, and especially geared to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Topics include free waste disposal assessments and recommendations, small business electronics recycling and grant opportunities for non-profit businesses. Learn how to start a recycling program, educate your staff, and make your business a good citizen of the environment! Call 463-BOOK to reserve your space now. Programs Date/Time Event Sponsor Location Contact October 2: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE Drop-In Business Counseling Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Main Library 463-BOOK (No registration required) October 7: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. FREE Business Start-Up Basics Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Wilmington-Stroop Branch Library Please call 496-8966 to register for this workshop. October 7: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. FREE Marketing for the Small Business Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Northmont Branch Library Please call 496-8950 to register for this workshop. October 9: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. FREE Business Start-Up Basics Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Vandalia Branch Library Please call 496-8960 to register for this workshop. October 12: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. FREE Business Recycling Tips Montgomery Co./ Dayton Metro Library Main Library 463-BOOK (No registration required) October 14: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. FREE Business Planning for the Small Company Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Miami Twp. Branch 496-8944 to register for this workshop October 15: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. FREE Marketing for the Small Business Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Belmont Branch 496-8920 to register for this workshop October 21: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. SBA Loan Seminar SBA/Dayton Metro Library Brookville Branch Please call 496-8922 to register for this workshop. October 22: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. FREE Business Planning for the Small Company Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Kettering-Moraine Branch Library Please call 496-8938 to register for this workshop. October 28: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. FREE Accounting with QuickBooks Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Miami Twp. Branch Please call 496-8944 to register for this workshop. November 6: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FREE Drop-In Business Counseling Dayton SCORE, Dayton Metro Library Main Library 463-BOOK (No registration required)

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