LS 500 Public Library

LS 500 Public Library

BUSINESS REFERENCE SERVICES CALENDAR

THE BUSINESS SECTION OF THE LS 500 PUBLIC LIBRARY IS A GREAT STARTING PLACE TO SATISFY ALL OF YOUR BUSINESS INFORMATION NEEDS. WITHIN OUR COLLECTION YOU CAN BE SURE TO FIND VARIED TEXTS, SUCH AS: HOW­TO AND REFERENCE BOOKS, BOOKS COVERING MARKETING AND MARKET RESEARCH AS WELL AS TEXTS TO ASSIST WITH BUSINESS PLANNING AND BUSINESS PLAN WRITING. PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR TELEPHONE REFERENCE AND BOOK A LIBRARIAN SERVICES BY CONTACTING US AT: LS500@LSPL.ORG OR

555­555­5555 LS­500 PUBLIC LIBRARY 840 WOOD STREET CLARION, PA 16214

Ls500@lspl.org 555­555­5555 M­F 10 AM ­ 6 PM SAT 10 AM ­ 5 PM

LS 500 Public Library B U S I N E S S R E F E R E N C E S E R V I C E S The business section of the LS­500 Public Library is a great starting place to satisfy all of your business information needs. Within our collection you can be sure to find varied texts, such as: how­to and reference books, books covering marketing and market research as well as texts to assist with business planning and business plan writing.

In addition to our reference and circulating collection, we offer workshops, sponsor competitions and provide access to SCORE representatives for private one­on­one counseling. We also work in conjunction with volunteer experts from local businesses that produce marketing materials, business slogans and set­up online market places. They will share their expertise in these fields to assist those interested in defining and perfecting their business’ identity and utilizing their personalized logo and marketing materials in the realization of their own online home front.

LS 500 PUBLIC LIBRARY 840 WOOD STREET CLARION, PA 16214

Ls500@lspl.org 555­555­5555 M­F 10 AM ­ 6 PM SAT 10 AM ­ 5 PM

Event Schedule Each month, we offer unique and exciting workshops, seminars and how­to demonstrations along with our staple services (marked with an asterisk), which are offered year­round.

The LS­500 Public Library is fortunate to have partnerships with businesspeople who use their expertise to assist those interested in defining and perfecting their business’ identity by utilizing their personalized logo and marketing materials to create a personalized online presence.

Wednesday, April 6, 5 pm – 8 pm

Tuesday, March 15, 5 pm – 8 pm

Join the Etsy Squad for an evening of shop creating! Etsy is a global online marketplace with sellers around the world.

Come in and meet with SCORE volunteers. Bring your most pressing business ideas, questions and concerns.

One­on­one Counseling with SCORE* Tuesday, April 12, 5 pm – 8 pm

How to Start a Street Fair

Come in and meet with SCORE volunteers. Bring your most pressing business ideas, questions and concerns.

One­on­one Counseling with SCORE*

Our wheelchair accessible business reference area is equipped with: • 10 WiFi accessible computers • Materials available in Spanish and English • Table space and seating for up to 50 people • Copy and change machines • 100 seat meeting room (also available for patrons to reserve) • Business periodicals and Newspapers • Much more!

Set­Up Your Online Store with Etsy!

Wednesday, March 16, 5 pm – 8 pm Wanett Clyde, founder of “The Brooklyn Street” street fair, will share her experience and expertise. This seminar will cover everything from permits to marketing your fair.

How to Write a Business Plan * Tuesday, March 29, 5 pm ­ 8 pm

How to Write a Business Plan * Wednesday, April 13, 5 pm ­ 8 pm This event is part seminar, part hands­on workshop.

Victoria Kier, owner of Kier Inc, will be presenting.

After a Q&A session, SCORE volunteers will be on hand to assist with your plan specific questions.

This event is part seminar, part hands­on workshop.

Victoria Kier, owner of Kier Inc, will be presenting. After a Q&A session, SCORE volunteers will be on hand to assist with your plan specific questions.

Local. Small. Home. Business Plan competition registration

Business Slogan and Business Logo competition registration

The LS­500 Public Library, Kier Inc. and the DesJarlais Group sponsor the Local. Small. Home. business plan competition. Participants will compete for a $5000 business grant and a suite of marketing materials including but not limited to: personalized business cards, stationary and packaging materials. All participants must attend this registration event and have a valid LS­500 library card. Card applications will be available the evening of the seminar for those who are interested. More participant details are available on our website: lspl.org

Wednesday, March 30, 5 pm ­ 8pm

Kier Inc. and the DesJarlais Group sponsor the LS­500 Public Library Slogan and Logo competitions.

Participants will compete for a suite of marketing materials including but not limited to: personalized business cards, stationary and packaging materials. All participants must attend this registration event and have a valid LS­500 library card. Card applications will be available the evening of the seminar for those who are interested. More participant details are available on our website: lspl.org Design your marketing materials using Microsoft Office* Tuesday, April 5, 5 pm ­ 8 pm

Volunteers from Kier Inc. and the DesJarlais Group will share information on designing marketing materials for your small business. Techniques for using Microsoft Office, library marketing resources and materials as well as free online tips will be shared.

Tuesday, April 19, 5 pm ­ 8pm

Design your marketing materials using Microsoft Office* Wednesday, April 20, 5 pm ­ 8 pm

Volunteers from Kier Inc. and the DesJarlais Group will share information on designing marketing materials for your small business. Techniques for using Microsoft Office, library marketing resources and materials as well as free online tips will be shared.