Posts tagged with "business"
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
eBay Selling: Beyond the Basics
Posted by daccurso on 05/18/12
Did you know that over 1.3 million people make a living selling “stuff” on eBay? Plan to attend this fun and informative program by eBay University Instructor Jack Waddick and learn about the advanced tools, tips and strategies used by some of eBay's top sellers to generate a part-time or full-time income. This lively session will include real-time demos on eBay.com and plenty of time for your questions.
Date and time: Tuesday, May 29, 7–8 p.m.
Location: Hendrickson Room South
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 Morningstar Online
Posted by daccurso on 12/13/10
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 these resources online in the near future. Come to this class, and learn how to use Morningstar online, which is available on the Library's website. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Date and time: Saturday, January 8, 10–11 a.m.
Location: Business Center
Learn to Use Value Line Research Center
Posted by daccurso on 01/24/11
If you have always used the 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 these resources 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 website. Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Date and time: Saturday, February 5, 10 a.m.
Location: Business Center
Managing Social Media for Business
Posted by daccurso on 01/11/13
Managing your business accounts on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook is easier than ever with free management tools. Learn about HootSuite and other tools to make social media easier.
Date and time: Monday, January 14, 7–8 p.m. or Tuesday, January 15, 10–11 a.m.
Location: Business Center
Register for January 14
Register for January 15
Marketing and Selling: Targeting to Get Customers
Posted by daccurso on 09/13/11
Marketing is vital to the success of your business. It will help you set realistic goals and objectives throughout the organization. This workshop will cover effective utilization of pricing, promotion, product planning and distribution to give you a competitive edge.
Date and time: Monday, September 26, 7 p.m.
Location: Business Center
Marketing and Selling: Targetting to Get Customers
Posted by daccurso on 11/05/10
Date and time: Monday, November 15, 7 p.m.
Location: Business Center
Marketing is vital throughout a business to give you direction, to help you to set goals/objectives that will contribute to your success, and to ensure that everyone involved is focused on the same targets. This workshop will cover effective and strategic utilization of marketing tools to give you a competitive edge. It is presented by counselors from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Business Administration. For more information, contact Barb Vlk, Business Librarian, 847-870-3642, bvlk@ahml.info.
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Location: Business Center
Marketing is vital throughout a business to give you direction, to help you to set goals/objectives that will contribute to your success, and to ensure that everyone involved is focused on the same targets. This workshop will cover effective and strategic utilization of marketing tools to give you a competitive edge. It is presented by counselors from SCORE, a resource partner of the U.S. Business Administration. For more information, contact Barb Vlk, Business Librarian, 847-870-3642, bvlk@ahml.info.
Register online or at the Reception Desk, 847-392-0100.
Mastering Cash Management: Key to Survival and Success
Posted by daccurso on 10/14/11
Learn how you can improve your business results by the effective use of financial tools for short and long-range planning, analysis and cash management. Co-sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives)
Date and time: Monday, October 24, 7 p.m.
Location: Business Center
SCORE: Buying a Profitable Business
Posted by daccurso on 07/09/12
A representative from SCORE (Service Corps for Retired Executives) will discuss buying a business as an alternative to starting a new business. Learn how to analyze a business opportunity and negotiate a business purchase.
Date and time: Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Location: Business Center
