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Encore Entrepreneurs

2019-06-12 18:30:00 2019-06-12 20:30:00 America/New_York Encore Entrepreneurs Learn how to generate, cultivate and develop your business ideas and concepts. Take the challenge and see if you are ready to be an entrepreneur. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Wednesday, June 12
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-06-12 18:30:00 2019-06-12 20:30:00 America/New_York Encore Entrepreneurs Learn how to generate, cultivate and develop your business ideas and concepts. Take the challenge and see if you are ready to be an entrepreneur. Independence Branch - Meeting Room (75)

Independence Branch

Meeting Room (75)

Learn how to generate, cultivate and develop your business ideas and concepts. Take the challenge and see if you are ready to be an entrepreneur.

Week 1: Business Plan 1

Okay, so you have a business concept – now you need to create a business plan. Learn how to write an effective business plan that will be your roadmap for business and a communication tool for funders.

 

Week 2: Business Plan 2

This is the continuation of developing the business plan.  We will discuss online resources helpful in the development and operation of your business as well as bringing value to your business.  

 

Week 3: Small Business Legalese

In this workshop, we will explore the many legal aspects of owning a business. Topics include: naming your business, licenses, registration, patents, copyrights, trademarks and government regulations. Our goal is to share resources that you can use when setting up your business.

Week 4: Know Your Customer

Is there a demand for your business? What is your target audience? We will explore market segmentation and develop a marketing plan that distinguishes your brand. We will also explore how you can use social media to strategically market your business.

 

Week 5: Where’s the Money?

You have a great business concept; now it’s time to find the financial support you need to get started.  Do you need a conventional loan, microloan or crowdfunding? Learn what financial information should be a part of your business plan.

 

Week 6: Pricing for Profit

Pricing your product too high or too low can set your business up for failure. You must know how much it cost to provide your product or service.  We will review financial statements and learn how to determine the costs and pricing for your business.

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Independence Branch

[email protected]
Phone: 216.447.0160
Fax: 216.447.1371
Branch manager
Melanie Rapp-Weiss

Hours
We're closed Sunday March 31 due to Library CLOSED in observance of Easter Sunday
Mon, Mar 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 30 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 31 Closed
(Library CLOSED in observance of Easter Sunday)

Upcoming events

Thu, Mar 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Sat, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Learn about the total solar eclipse and how to safely view it.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 01, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Mon, Apr 01, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Apr 03, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Wed, Apr 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.

Wed, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us as we help build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. Each session will focus on a different topic. Registration is requested.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room (75)
Join us as we help build kindergarten readiness skills in a program aligned to Ohio's Early Childhood Standards. Each session will focus on a different topic. Registration is requested.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Fri, Apr 05, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.

Fri, Apr 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Experience the Beatles first American tour through photos, interviews, and concert footage.

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Learn to make bath bombs at the library. Make them yourself or give them as a gift! This program is free and all materials will be provided.

Mon, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Wed, Apr 10, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Preschool children 4 and 5 years of age and their caregivers join us for stories, songs, and a focus on skills to prepare for kindergarten. Registration is required.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority is joining forces with Cuyahoga County Public Library again to connect the community to great-paying jobs &careers that need to be filled immediately!

Sat, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Bring unwanted arts and crafts supplies you no longer want or need and exchange them for something new! Participants may arrive at 1:00 to unload and display their materials.

Mon, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Mon, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners will share techniques you can use to welcome pollinators and other beneficials to your vegetable garden and landscape.

Tue, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Learn to make 2-3 simple snacks kids will want to devour! Registration is required.

Wed, Apr 17, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Apr 17, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 18, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
Please join us for a casual and lively book discussion of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. The books will be available approximately one month before the discussion date.

Sat, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Join us for a career retrospective of Stephen Sondheim, one of the greatest composers and lyricists of the 20th century.

Mon, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Mon, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 6:55pm
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.

Tue, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (75)
Learn about the story behind this lesser-known trailblazing local Cleveland athlete.

Wed, Apr 24, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Conference (8)
Schedule an individual career counseling session at the Independence Branch with one of our Career Services Counselors or Coaches.

Wed, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room (75)
This month we will be painting with a focus on "Pointillism" made popular by artist Georges Seurat. Bring a t-shirt, or paint on a tote bag supplied by the library.

Thu, Apr 25, 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.

Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:20am
Storytime/Craft Room (12)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.