Business Resource Center September Events at Simsbury Public Library

iPad Show & Tell: Taking It Out of the Box
Monday, September 8, 2014 (10:00 am – 11:00 am)
Program Room 2
Think of this class as the missing manual in the iPad box you brought home. Jenna Mayotte, BRC Coordinator, will review hardware basics to get you started with Wi-Fi access, email, contacts and internet. Bring your device to follow along. Register at www.simsburylibrary.info, click on calendar.

Introduction to Excel (4-Part Series)
Class 1: Tuesday, September 9, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Class 2: Thursday, September 11, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Class 3: Tuesday, September 16, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Class 4: Thursday, September 18, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Technology Learning Center
This course teaches Microsoft Excel basics. Excel is a spreadsheet program frequently used in today’s workplace. Once you begin to understand the basics, you will find it is an easy and fun application to use. For example, you can use Excel to budget your personal finances and keep track of your investments. You can also use Excel to follow loan repayments, compare mortgages, create invoices and more. Prior experience with the computer and an understanding of the Windows operating system is required. Register at www.simsburylibrary.info, click on calendar.

Leveraging LinkedIn: Beyond the Basics
Tuesday, September 16, 2014 (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Technology Learning Center
Do you have a LinkedIn account and connections but feel you aren’t getting the most out of this powerful networking tool? During this hands-on session, Carol Mon will teach you advanced LinkedIn tools and techniques. Come prepared to take your profile and LinkedIn knowledge to a higher level. NOTE: You must have a LinkedIn profile (70% complete or more) and be comfortable using the basic LinkedIn features (making connections, using the search tools, editing your profile.) Register at www.simsburylibrary.info, click on calendar.

Getting Started With WordPress (2-Part Series)
Class 1: Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Class 2: Wednesday, September 24, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Technology Learning Center
Are you interested in learning how to use WordPress to create a personal or business website? This two-part hands-on course will demonstrate installing WordPress, installing plugins, selecting and customizing a theme, and adding content. This is a great opportunity to learn WordPress from a professional website designer and business consultant. Elizabeth Martinez, owner of LizMSolutions (www.lizmsolutions.com), specializes in helping businesses create and maintain their complete web presence, from websites to social media to business branding. Register at www.simsburylibrary.info, click on calendar.

Networking for Business Made Easy
Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Program Room
In this idea packed session Carol Mon, author of A Guide to Networking for Introverts, from Icebreaking to Deal Making, shares her best tips for finding appropriate networking sites, starting conversations, making connections and following-up to stay in touch. Good networking skills are essential to all business owners, professionals, managers and anyone looking to excel in the business world. If you’ve been reluctant to get out and network then this session is for you. If you have been out networking but would like to improve your experience Carol can help you too. Register at www.simsburylibrary.info, click on calendar.

Free Business Assistance & Mentoring
Tuesday, September 9, and Wednesday, September 17 (10:00 am – 2:00 pm)
Are You An Entrepreneur Who Wants To Expand, Improve Profitability Or Improve Operations? Are You Thinking Of Starting A Business? SCORE® is a non-profit organization, sponsored by the Small Business Administration, offering free, confidential counseling and mentoring to small businesses and non-profit organizations. Every month, the Simsbury Public Library offers free, one-hour face to face appointments with a SCORE® counselor from the Greater Hartford SCORE® Chapter 56. They will work with you on every aspect of business planning, start-up, management and growth. Appointments are available between 10 - 2 pm. Preregistration is required, call 860-658-7663 or visit www.simsburylibrary.info, click on calendar.

Classes in the Technology Learning Center are limited to 20 seats, with priority given to those who preregister. Programs with low registrations risk cancellation, so please sign up in advance for programs you plan to attend. Check our calendar online for changes and updates.