November / December 2019
BUSINESS BYTE Find free local small business workshops CHECK OUT THE YEAR'S BEST BUSINESS BOOKSÂ
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CONTENTS 3 - November's small business workshops 4 - December's small business workshops 5 - Read Local: Author Expo 6 - The year's best business books 8 - Next issue's preview
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Upcoming Events in Tampa Bay Entrepreneur Collaborative Center 1 Million Cups - Tampa Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Symposium (V.E.T.S.) Prospera (Enseñado en Español) Homebrew Hillsborough Building Entrepreneurship Around Tampa Bay (B.E.A.T.)
SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS at your library BIZCONNECT @PLATT
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIES
Jan Kaminis Platt
Riverview Branch
WRITING CONTENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Regional Library
Library
Entrepreneur
Friday, November 1
Tuesday, November 5
Collaborative Center
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 6 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
BUSINESS PLAN IN A DAY
FOOD INDUSTRY BASICS
INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING
Town 'N Country
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr.
Brandon Regional
Regional Public Library
Public Library
Library
Thursday, November 7
Tuesday, November 12
Wednesday, November 13
12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
MASTERING AND MAXIMIZING YOUR MESSAGE
EMPLOYER TAXES
New Tampa Regional Library
Thursday, November 14
North Tampa Branch Library
Tuesday, November 19 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
PLAN IT, WRITE IT, DO IT! SouthShore Regional Library
Tuesday, November 19 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Book a Library Tech Pro
Marketing 101
ROBERT W. SAUNDERS, SR. PUBLIC LIBRARY
SEFFNER-MANGO BRANCH LIBRARY
Monday, December 2 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, December 3 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Human Resources for Business
Financing Your Business
NEW TAMPA REGIONAL LIBRARY
MAUREEN B. GAUZZA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Wednesday, December 4 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 5 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Smart Start Your Business
Marketing Strategies for Your Etsy Store
JAN KAMINIS PLATT REGIONAL LIBRARY
NEW TAMPA REGIONAL LIBRARY
Tuesday, December 10 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Thursday, December 12 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Q&A With a Financial Planner
Cloud Computing
JAN KAMINIS PLATT REGIONAL LIBRARY Thursday, December 12 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Business Byte | 4
C. BLYTHE ANDREWS, JR. PUBLIC LIBRARY Tuesday, December 17 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Join us for an opportunity to meet, engage with and support local authors. The event will include workshops, author panels, author tables and children’s activities.
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
RHYME, REASON, AND MAKING SENSE OF POETRY Local poet Bronwyn Jardin will lead a practical approach to turning experience into writing, focusing on poetry. This workshop will also include tips on reading and appreciating different poetic styles.
12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
WORLDBUILDING BASICS: FROM IMAGINATION TO PAPER The art of worldbuilding is one of the most critical aspects of writing fiction for any genre. Local author BonSue Brandvik will provide writers a framework for creating fictional worlds and characters that readers will want to visit time and again. Business Byte | 5
the year's best business books
Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative has a large amount of entrepreneurial and small business books available for check out. We have highlighted several favorites that were published in 2019. For curated collections on topics ranging from opening a food truck business to fundraising, check out HCPLC HCPLC Connect. Connect. Superfans: The Easy Way to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business by Pat Flynn Followers will like your social media and customers may purchase an item. "Superfans "are your biggest supporters and advocates. This book aims to help brands find their target group through timely and consistent strategies.
Success Is in Your Sphere: Leverage the Power of Relationships to Achieve Your Business Goals by Zvi Band Instead of constantly networking, take advantage of who you already know. This is a comprehensive guide for making the most of your connections and utilizing relationships for success.
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Win Or Die: Leadership Secrets from Game of Thrones by Bruce Craven A guide to strategically leading, inspired by the bestselling books and TV series, Game of Thrones. Learn how to face conflict and build resilience by reading chapters like, "Don't be Ned Stark!" and "Find Dragonglass!"
Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein Epstein argues that businesses need people with a variety of interests and talents in order to succeed. Read case stories on how generalists, not specialists, are able to think broadly and embrace diverse perspectives.
The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company by Robert Iger This autobiography by the CEO of Disney includes lessons that any business owner should learn. Iger also shares the key principles he used to transform Disney: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and shift to a global perspective.
The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhuo
This handbook provides advice for anyone, from new managers to veteran leaders. Read examples on how to build rapport and trust with your team. Zhou believes the best managers are made, not born.
Fully Human: 3 Steps to Grow Your Emotional Fitness in Work, Leadership, and Life by Susan Packard Increase your productivity in work and life through this three-step approach for improved emotional intelligence. Packard lays out how to practice mindfulness and how to build healthy company cultures.
You're It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most by Leonard Marcus, Eric McNulty, Joseph Henderson, and Barry Dorn This is essential reading for anyone preparing to lead a team through crisis or change. It also takes readers through the tough decisions made in the world's largest companies, startups, and leading nonprofits. Business Byte | 7
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