Small Business Series @ The Niceville Library

Niceville Public Library

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

 

Interested in starting or growing a small business?  Financial education is a fundamental tool for making informed financial decisions about managing your small business. Join us for this free series presented by Valerie Manley, Assistant Vice President with BBVA Compass. 

 

June’s Topics will be:

 

Tuesday, June 28 – Organization Types

Understanding common types of business structures

 

Thursday, June 30 – Time Management

Improving and applying effective time management skills and best practices

 

Snacks will be provided.  This program is in partnership with the Friends of the Niceville Library and BBVA Compass.  There will not be any sales promotions.

Seating is limited so please call 850-279-4863 x 1504 or email lglass@okaloosa.lib.fl.us to register.

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Reference USA is now available from home, school or office! This service offers verified details on 14 million U.S. businesses and 210 million U.S. residents. It brings information directly to you, making it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more. Use the Reference USA link on our Electronic Resources page and enter your valid Niceville Public Library card number to access.

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Keep current by attending some Small Business webinars.  The majority are available online for free.  You can limit your search by entering your zip code.  Click here for a list of SBS's calendar of upcoming webinars .
 

How to Write a Small Business Marketing Plan: A Step-by-Step Guide

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