Business Services Blog
Posted by on 07/10/12 | Comments
Databases are an excellent resource for company research, demographic information and targeted mailing lists. Fulltext articles, industry reports, country reports, company profiles, statistics, business licenses, foreclosures, and business and residential directories are available through the Library's select databases and accessible from within the library and remotely with an Arlington Heights Library card.
To learn more about the Library's databases and how they can work for your business view the presentation below or schedule an appointment with Shannon Scanlan, the Business Services Librarian.
Databases for Business
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Posted by on 06/13/12 | Comments
Google Analytics is an excellent and free tool from Google that allows users to track and analyze visitors to their websites. Data on website usage, social media referrers, keywords, visitor location, and more can be monitored to help businesses target marketing, website content and search engine optimization.
The Library's database Lynda.com offers video tutorials on using Google Analytics including how to set up an account, install the tracking code, customize the reports and analyze the data. For more information view the presentation below or schedule an appointment with Shannon, the Business Services Librarian.
Google Analytics for Business
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Posted by on 05/24/12 | Comments
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Harper College is offering a QuickBooks class for entrepreneurs.
This hands-on class is designed for entrepreneurs with little experience working with QuickBooks. Topics include: setting up a new company, accounts receivable and accounts payable transactions, bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliation, running basic financial reports, tracking and paying sales tax. Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to work on their QuickBooks file during the session.
Tuition: $100 (includes box lunch and QuickBooks manual).
Interested patrons can call the SBDC at 847-925-6520 to register or for more information.
The Library has QuickBooks software on 3 computers in the Business Center.
Posted by on 05/17/12 | Comments
Professional presentations can be so much more than bullet points and statistics. There are a variety of tools and software to create professional presentations for your business that include animation, video, audio and graphics. To learn about content ideas, adding transitions and animation and tips on using PowerPoint, Prezi, Slideshare, and more watch the slideshow below or schedule an appointment with Shannon, the Business Services Librarian.
Professional Presentations for Business
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Technology has made the ability to work from almost anywhere easier than ever. The April session of Business Bytes focused on tools for maintaining a mobile business including apps for mobile payments, cloud computing, tablets and more. For more information view the presentation below or schedule an appointment with Shannon, the Business Services Librarian.
Mobile Tools for Your Business
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Posted by on 04/26/12 | Comments
Blogging for business is a great way to increase your visibility on the Internet, reach your customers and communicate about your products and services. To learn more about blogging watch this free 1 hour webinar, Blogging 101 for Business for great tips and tools to get started.
Posted by on 04/03/12 | Comments
Are you a small business owner who does their own bookkeeping? The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers offers some free services for the small business owner on their website including bookkeeping tips, job searching websites for bookkeepers and accounting and tax links.
The Library's Business Center has QuickBooks installed on 3 of the computers, for information on using QuickBooks software and other books on bookkeeping and accounting, check out these titles:
Posted by on 03/13/12 | Comments
Google offers a variety of tools to make organizing, communicating and managing your business easier than ever. Collaboration, document sharing, scheduling and training can be more efficient and accessible when using Google tools. To learn about Google gmail, docs, alerts, offers, calendar, voice, translate and more view the presentation below.
For further information request an appointment with Shannon Scanlan the Business Services Librarian.
Google Tools for Business
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Posted by on 03/02/12 | Comments
The Library will host two upcoming SCORE (Service Corps for Retired Executives) programs for business owners and those interested in starting their own business.
Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm- Going into Business: Evaluate Yourself and Take the First Steps.
A representative from SCORE will present on how to assess your prospects, give you the initial direction needed and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream.
Register here.
Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm-Business Plans
A representative from SCORE will present on how good planning increases the odds of success. This workshop covers the essential elements of business plan development including setting goals and objectives, preparing marketing and financial plans and defining action steps to attain your goals.
Registration will be open closer to the program date.
Posted by on 02/14/12 | Comments
Creating professional and creative videos for your business does not have to involve large budgets or high-tech tools. There are a variety of innovative and affordable tools to help create videos you can share online and through social media. The Library's Digital Media Lab is an excellent resource for the business owner who is looking to create audio and visual projects to spotlight their business.
To learn tips and tools to create videos for your business, view the PowerPoint below or schedule an appointment with Shannon Scanlan the Business Services Librarian.
Creating Videos for Your Business
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