Posts tagged with "business"
Business Leaders Learn About Library Resources
Posted by daccurso on 07/12/11
Library Director Paula Moore greets State Representative David Harris and Mayor Arlene Mulder at a Business Breakfast held on July 12. We welcomed over 30 business leaders to the newly remodeled Business Center and updated them on the Library's tools for business owners and job seekers, including our growing business eLibrary.
Creating Professional Presentations for Business
Posted by daccurso on 05/07/12
Learn about tools and software to create professional presentations for your business. Topics will include content ideas, adding transitions and animation and how to use PowerPoint, Prezi, Slideshare, Keynote and more.
Dates and times: Monday, May 14, 7–8 p.m. or Tuesday, May 15, 10–11 a.m.
Location: Business Center
Register for May 14
Register for May 15
How to Make LinkedIn Work for You
Posted by daccurso on 04/14/10
LinkedIn is a professional network which connects you to qualified people who can help you achieve your job search and business goals. Did you know that they offer free webinars to help you get the most out of using their online network? Visit our Jobs and Careers page to find out about LinkedIn's free webinars and link to other job search sites.Know What People Say About Your Business Online
Posted by daccurso on 04/04/11
Websites like Yelp.com and Angie's List allow people to write reviews about local businesses. Learn how to keep aware of what people say about your business online and how to respond.
Date and time: Monday, April 11, 7–8 p.m. and Tuesday, April 12, 8–9 a.m.
Location: BusinessCenter
Learn to Use Value Line Research Center
Posted by daccurso on 09/09/09
Date and time: Saturday, October 17, 10 - 11 a.m.
Location: Training Center
Be prepared for the future of investment information. If you have always used our print investment resources in our Business Center, now is the perfect time to get acquainted with their online equivalents.
More and more publishers are migrating to an exclusively online format, and this trend will probably continue. While we currently subscribe to most of these sources in print, we are concerned that you will only be able to access them online in the near future.
Come to this class and learn how to use Value Line Research Center online, which is available on the Library's web site. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.Make an Appointment with an Information Specialist
Posted by daccurso on 02/10/09
Have you ever wanted to start your own business or change your career? Or maybe you want to check out investment options or find medical information. Set up an appointment with the information specialists at the library, and let them help.
Not only can they can point you in the right direction, but they can save you a lot of time. No need to search on your own, let our specialists be your guide.
We work with individuals or with groups. The service is limited to Arlington Heights residents and businesses only. Click here to request an appointment. You will be contacted within two business days to set it up. Or call the Reference Desk at 847-506-2634.
To visit the What's Up at the Library blog homepage, click here.Track Industry Trends with Plunkett Research
Posted by daccurso on 12/07/09
Just added to the Library's business databases, Plunkett Research provides a wealth of information about industry trends and statistics for a wide variety of industries from advertising to wireless communications. In addition Plunkett profiles thousands of industry-leading companies, spanning both public and privately held firms. It features information about industry associations and organizations, too.
Plunkett is an excellent tool for job seekers, investors, students, market researchers and others. Plunkett Research is available through our web site under research. Click on databases by subject, then business. You need to be an A.H. cardholder to use it outside of the Library.
