SMALL BUSINESS & NONPROFIT SERIES

January 23, 24 & 26 / Buder Library

GRANT WRITING 101 / JANUARY 23 / 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Learn the basics of grant writing, how to know if their organization is “grant-ready” – and if the answer is “yes,” some do’s and don’ts for writing a winning proposal. Presented by Amy Lottes

DISABILITY ISN’T A DIRTY WORD/ JANUARY 23 / 1:30-2:30 PM
Learn basic tools to help your business better support the disability community. Presented by Anna Corbitt

NONPROFIT RESOURCES AT SLPL / JANUARY 23 / 3-4 PM
Learn about the Library’s Grants & Foundation Center. Presented by SLPL

MAKERSPACE TO MARKETPLACE: PROMOTE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS WITH CREATIVE TOOLS & LIBRARY RESOURCES / JANUARY 24 / 9:15-10:30 AM
Discover how 3D printers, laser cutters, embroidery machines and other tools can help you promote and grow your small business. Presented by SLPL

OPEN A BUSINESS IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS / JANUARY 24 / 10:30-11:30 AM
Save time and work with the Business Assistance Center (BAC) team to streamline the process to open your business in the City of St. Louis. Presented by St. Louis Development Corporation

FUNDING OPTIONS AND SELECTING PROGRAMS FOR STARTUPS / JANUARY 24 / 11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Learn of programs and funding options for clients at different stages of business development. Presented by SCORE

CONVERTING WEBSITE VISITORS INTO BUYERS / JANUARY 24 / 1-2 PM
Turn more website visitors into customers with our Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) Workshop tailored for small business owners. Presented by SCORE

SMALL BUSINESS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS / JANUARY 24 / 1-2 PM
Learn the three most important financial documents: balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow reports. Presented by BMO Bank

SMALL BUSINESS WITH ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION / JANUARY 24 / 2:15-3:15 PM
Learn about small business resources and financial tools available to help grow your business. Presented by St. Louis Community Credit Union

MARKET RESEARCH AND IP RESOURCES AT SLPL / JANUARY 24 / 3:30-4:30 PM
Learn about both Reference Solutions (a fantastic resource for market research) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s trademark process and database. Presented by SLPL

SMALL BUSINESSES AND FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES / JANUARY 24 / 3:30-4:30 PM
Learn about the types of financial emergencies that can occur and how these emergencies can impact a business. Presented by BMO Bank

UNLEASHING YOUR BUSINESS SUPERPOWER: FINDING YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE / JANUARY 26 / 6-7 PM
Learn how to bring fresh ideas, understand what your customers really want and make your business shine in a busy market. Presented by VetBiz