Calendar of Events › Small Business Classes
May 4, 2013
Small Business Class: Intro to Finding Funders
Learn how to find funders for your nonprofit organization with the Foundation Center’s comprehensive funding research tool, Foundation Directory Online. Search tactics, database design, and comprehensive information strategies for nonprofits will be covered.
April 17, 2013
Small Business Research Essentials
Join the Business Librarian for an informative journey through the Library’s small business resources. We will cover topics such as where to find business plan outlines and samples and the most useful sources for competitor and customer information. Register for this class at www.grpl.org/register.
March 28, 2013
Using the Library to Write a Business Plan
This is a more advanced class designed for those who already have a working knowledge of computers and the Internet, this course will highlight library resources to assist students in crafting a well-written business plan. Both online and offline resources will be highlighted.
March 20, 2013
Market Research Series
Learn how to research your market, customers, and competitors in this series on market research co-sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Library and the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. Registration is required.
March 13, 2013
Market Research Series
Learn how to research your market, customers, and competitors in this series on market research co-sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Library and the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. Registration is required.
March 6, 2013
Market Research Series
Learn how to research your market, customers, and competitors in this series on market research co-sponsored by the Grand Rapids Public Library and the Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center. Registration is required.
February 23, 2013
Using Facebook to Promote Your Business
How do you promote your business using Facebook? Learn about resources to plan, start and grow your business using this social networking website.
February 9, 2013
Intro to Finding Funders
Learn to find funders for your nonprofit with the Foundation Center’s comprehensive funding research tool, Foundation Directory Online. Search tactics, database design, and comprehensive information strategies for nonprofits will be covered.
January 26, 2013
Grantseeking Basics
Join our Business Librarian for an introduction to the world of foundation fundraising. Learn various aspects of the nonprofit world, tips on how to approach a foundation for funding and various other tactics that can make your fundraising more efficient and effective.
January 16, 2013
Using Facebook to Promote Your Business
How do you promote your business using Facebook? Learn about resources to plan, start and grow your business using this social networking website.
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