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How to Start a Small Business:

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2023-10-31 19:00:00 2023-10-31 20:00:00 America/New_York How to Start a Small Business: You have a great idea for a business! Or do you? Find out if your idea can turn into a profitable small business. Six-week series. Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Tuesday, October 31
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-31 19:00:00 2023-10-31 20:00:00 America/New_York How to Start a Small Business: You have a great idea for a business! Or do you? Find out if your idea can turn into a profitable small business. Six-week series. Maple Heights Branch - Large Meeting Room (56)

Maple Heights Branch

Large Meeting Room (56)

You have a great idea for a business! Or do you? Find out if your idea can turn into a profitable small business. Six-week series.

You have a great idea for a business! Or do you? Find out if your idea can turn into a profitable small business.  Where do you find your customers? Where do you find support?  What do you do next?  What organizations can help you on this journey? This series will answer your questions about starting a business and help you move forward. Reserve your seat. Space is limited and the material covered is cumulative.

 

Week 1: Welcome and Overview

Week 2: Learn customer needs.

Week 3: Gaining customers!

Week 4: Values!

Week 5: Customer problems and solutions.

Week 6: Go to Market and Sales

 

All classes are In Person.

Monday classes have a virtual option.

**Please only register if you plan on making all dates as space is limited and the material covered is cumulative.**

 

Dates

Week 1 - Wednesday, Oct 11, 7pm (in person/virtual option)

Week 2 - Monday, Oct 16, 7pm   &   Tuesday, Oct 17, 7pm 

Week 3 - Monday, Oct 23, 7pm   &   Tuesday, Oct 24, 7pm

Week 4 - Monday, Oct 30, 7pm   &    Tuesday, Oct 31, 7pm

Week 5 - Monday, Nov 6, 7pm    &    Tuesday, Nov 7, 7pm

Week 6 - Monday, Nov 13, 7pm   &   Tuesday, Nov 14, 7pm

Maple Heights Branch
[email protected]
Phone: 216.475.5000
Fax: 216.587.7281
Branch manager
Deva Walker
Hours
Mon, Mar 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Mar 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Mar 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Mar 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Mar 15 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Mar 16 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

The Maple Heights Branch serves as the headquarters for Aspire Greater Cleveland, a nonprofit organization that provides free comprehensive adult education services in Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Pearson Vue testing services are also offered at this location.

The Maple Heights Branch is also home to The Centers for Families and Children’s Debra Ann November Early Learning Center, the first early learning center to be located inside a public library in the State of Ohio.

This branch is a Student Success Center and a Greater Cleveland Food Bank Kids Café location.

Upcoming events

Paint Everything - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Mar 17, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore different kinds of paint and various surfaces throughout the month - watercolor, acrylic, fabric and more!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet up with friends and enjoy trying a new activity each month.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Mar 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 4
Join us for an always interesting discussion. Attend in-person or virtually!
Word Basics ★
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn Microsoft Word using tools such as entering and formatting text, copying, pasting, saving, and printing. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or equivalent experience.
Brick Builders - Grades K - 3
Wed, Mar 19, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Show off your LEGO skills with weekly challenges!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Small Business Financial Stability Series
Wed, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
In partnership with LISC Cleveland, small businesses will receive guidance through the critical phases of business development.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Make-and-Learn: Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Bag
Thu, Mar 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn about single-use plastics and the importance of recycling through this practical craft!
Digital Navigator at Maple Heights
Sat, Mar 22, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Call us at 216.749.9420 to make an appointment with one of our Digital Navigators at a CCPL branch.
Quick and Colorful Collage Workshop
Sat, Mar 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Create fun and funky postcards as we grab-n-glue our way through this collage workshop!
This event is full
Paint Everything - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore different kinds of paint and various surfaces throughout the month - watercolor, acrylic, fabric and more!
Black Barbie: A Documentary - Screening and Q&A with filmmaker, Lagueria Davis
Mon, Mar 24, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Explore the origins of the first Black Barbie doll by enjoying this fascinating Netflix documentary and take part in a post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Rescheduled
Black Barbie: A Documentary - Screening and Q&A with filmmaker, Lagueria Davis
Mon, Mar 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New date Monday, March 24, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
Explore the origins of the first Black Barbie doll by enjoying this fascinating Netflix documentary and take part in a post-screening Q&A with the filmmaker.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Brick Builders - Grades K - 3
Wed, Mar 26, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Show off your LEGO skills with weekly challenges!
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Computer Basics
Thu, Mar 27, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn the basics about computing devices, using a mouse and keyboard, and navigating the desktop environment. Computer settings and mobile devices will also be discussed. No prerequisites.
Toddler Explorers - Ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver
Thu, Mar 27, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for hands-on, sensory learning. We have the potential to get messy, so please wear play clothes.  Open to ages 1 - 3 with a caregiver.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Small Business Speaker Series
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Meet and learn from local entrepreneurs in our community. This month we welcome Carmita Smiles, owner of Smiles Yoga Wellness and Meditation.
Paint Everything - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Explore different kinds of paint and various surfaces throughout the month - watercolor, acrylic, fabric and more!
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Mar 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Green Kids - Grades K - 3
Wed, Apr 02, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
We’ll explore a variety of sustainable projects for kids that are not only fun but also contribute to a greener future.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Let's Jam! - Grades K - 3
Thu, Apr 03, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
Kids will listen to a story and get to play various percussion instruments and make a drum to take home.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Adult Activities for All Abilities
Thu, Apr 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Join us for a fun, adapted program with a different theme each month. This program is open to all adults but is specifically designed for adults with developmental disabilities and their caregivers.
Weekend Wind Down
Fri, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Decompress at the end of the week with an open craft hour for teens.
Introduction to Hand Sewing
Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Extend the life of your wardrobe by learning the basics of using a needle and thread.
Family Kitchen: Roasted Chickpeas - Families
Sat, Apr 05, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Homework Center (100)
Roasted chickpeas are a portable, protein-filled, budget-friendly snack. Try them sweet or spicy in this family cooking program.
This event is full
Sew Creative - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Learn basic sewing techniques and leave with handmade treasures you will love. Open to Grades 4 - 8. Registration required beginning January 2, 2025.
Kindergarten Club - Ages 4 & 5
Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kindergarten Club is for children entering kindergarten this fall who did not attend preschool, Head Start or a childcare center.
This event is full
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Green Kids - Grades K - 3
Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room (30)
We’ll explore a variety of sustainable projects for kids that are not only fun but also contribute to a greener future.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Empowering Epilepsy - Adults
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room (56)
Learn about epilepsy, how to better manage your treatment, and resources available from Empowering Epilepsy with founder and Executive Director, Leigh Goldie.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (30)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
STEM Earth Day: "Seed Bombs" - Ages 3-5, with a caregiver
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Homework Center (100)
Celebrate Earth Day by making your own "seed bombs," which combine soil and wildflower seeds into a portable ball that you can plant anywhere.
Sew Creative - Grades 4 - 8
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Storytime Room (30)
Learn basic sewing techniques and leave with handmade treasures you will love. Open to Grades 4 - 8. Registration required beginning January 2, 2025.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Teen Tuesday
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meet up with friends and enjoy trying a new activity each month.
Kids Cafe - Kids ages 18 & younger
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Homework Center (100)
Kids ages 18 and under can get a free meal provided by the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, while supplies last.
Tuesday Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room 4
Join us for an always-interesting discussion of The Thread Collectors: A Novel by Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman. Attend in-person or virtually!
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