Join us on April 25 at Buder Library for a series of Small Business and Nonprofit workshops. Registration is recommended for each program.
MAKERSPACE TO MARKETPLACE: PROMOTE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS WITH CREATIVE TOOLS & LIBRARY RESOURCES
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
STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS IN MO
10:30-11:30 AM
Learn the essential first steps—from choosing your business structure to registering with the state—and discover free Missouri resources like no-cost business counseling from the Small Business Development Centers. Presented by Colleen Mulvihill, Small Business Development Manager and SBDC Business Counselor
SMALL BUSINESSES AND FINANCIAL EMERGENCIES
11:45 AM-12:45 PM
Learn about the types of financial emergencies that can occur and how these emergencies can impact a business. Presented by BMO Bank
SMALL BUSINESS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1-2 PM
Learn the three most important financial documents: balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow reports. By the end, you will be able to prepare or work with a professional to prepare these documents. Presented by BMO Bank
UNLEASHING YOUR BUSINESS SUPERPOWER: FINDING YOUR COMPETITIVE EDGE
2:15-3:15 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
MARKET RESEARCH AND IP RESOURCES AT SLPL
3:30-4:30 PM
Join Eleanore Chadderdon, Patent & Trademark Librarian at SLPL, to 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