SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2019
BUSINESS BYTE
LIBRARY OFFICE HOURS Personalized assistance for your business
PRODUCT PROTOTYPES Learn how to make your vision a reality
HCPLC.ORG
Upcoming Events in Tampa Bay
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center events 1 Million Cups - Tampa
IN THIS ISSUE 3 - CREATING A PRODUCT PROTOTYPE
Women's Business Centre events
4 - UPCOMING SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Homebrew Hillsborough
5 - UPCOMING SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS
Prospera workshops (Enseñado en Español) USF Connect events
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6 - LIBRARY OFFICE HOURS 7 - MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LIBRARY CARD 8 - NEXT ISSUE PREVIEW
CREATING A PRODUCT PROTOTYPE If you're inventing a product, one of the essential steps can be creating a prototype. Making a three-dimensional version of your idea can be a rewarding step for any entrepreneur. It's an opportunity to see your idea transformed into something tangible. Here are a few things to consider:
1. Will this help others see your vision? You'll have something to show your potential customers and business partners.
2. Are you able to test and refine your idea? Test the functionality of your product. You'll never know possible design issues and challenges until you take your idea from theory to reality.
3. Where can this be created? You can start by making your prototype with households items or take your idea to professionals, like engineers and designers. Another option is checking out a library 3D printing program! We can walk you through the process and show you how to create your own 3D objects. Find an upcoming program at your library.
Learn more at the program
PROTOTYPING YOUR PRODUCT Entrepreneur Collaborative Center Wednesday, September 11 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS @ YO
EMAIL MANAGEMENT Bloomingdale Regional Library Tuesday, September 3 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
PROTOTYPING YOUR PRODUCT
B A Y
INTRO TO HTML/CSS: MAKING WEBPAGES Maureen B. Gauzza Regional Library Tuesdays, September 3 - October 22 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS
Entrepreneur Collaborative Center Wednesday, September 11 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Town N' Country Regional Public Library Wednesday, September 4 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
CAREER TRANSITIONS
BOOKKEEPING BASICS
Arthenia L. Joyner University Community Area Library Mondays, September 9 & 16 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Wednesday, September 11 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Q&A WITH A FINANCIAL PLANNER
DIGITAL RESOURCES: CAREER & EDUCATION
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library Thursday, September 12 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library Tuesday, September 17 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
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Seffner-Mango Branch Library Tuesday, September 17 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT Brandon Regional Library Wednesday, September 18 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Mobile Payment Services
How to Start a Nonprofit
SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY
WEST TAMPA BRANCH LIBRARY
Thursday, September 19 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 21 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Podcasts 101
Food Industry Basics
JAN KAMINIS PLATT REGIONAL LIBRARY
SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY
Monday, September 23 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Pricing Your Product TEMPLE TERRACE PUBLIC LIBRARY Thursday, September 26 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, September 25 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Advanced Storytelling for Entrepreneurs ENTREPRENEUR COLLABORATIVE CENTER Wednesday, October 2 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Online Photo Editing
Smart Start Your Business
C. BLYTHE ANDREWS, JR. PUBLIC LIBRARY
BRUTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Thursday, October 3 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 17 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Coding: Creating Phone Apps
Financing Your Business
C. BLYTHE ANDREWS, JR. PUBLIC LIBRARY
78TH STREET COMMUNITY LIBRARY
Thursday, October 17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, October 22 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tech Hacks for Writers
Photoshop Basics
C. BLYTHE ANDREWS, JR. PUBLIC LIBRARY
SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY
Tuesday, October 29 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
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Library Office Hours Learn about free services and resources to help you develop your business and get connected. You can set up a meeting with a library staff member and gain assistance with: Market and industry research Target demographic research Basic tech assistance Finding grants and funding 900+ business plan templates Accessing print and online collections
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Library Office Hours are available on Wednesdays at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center in Ybor: 2101 E Palm Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 Set up an appointment by calling the library at (813) 273-3652. This program is produced through a partnership with Hillsborough County Economic Development.
UR O Y F O T S O M E H MAKE T
d r a c y r a r Lib VISIT A BRANCH There's a library near your home or work
LIBRARY2GO Find where we're traveling this month
RECORD Start a podcast or record a hit song in our recording studios
DISCOVERY PASS Tour a local museum, theater, park, and much more
BORROW Books, movies, magazines, ukuleles, games, and more
EXPLORE Apply for a U.S. passport at select locations
STREAM / DOWNLOAD eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, news, or online courses PROGRAMS & EVENTS Our libraries host free programs and special events for all ages
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