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#SmallBizTip - Seven Ways to Use Local Libraries To Expand Your Biz
#SmallBizTip - Seven Ways to Use Local Libraries To Expand Your Biz - In Honor of Library Card Sign-up Month, I share my story of how I partnered with the library on a highly successful event; and give you 7 tips you can use for your biz
In Honor of Library Card Sign-up Month, read on to learn some practical tips on how using local libraries can help your business.
How My Company Has Benefited From Local Libraries:
I am the CEO of GGene S.I.S., LLC, an inbound marketing and website development agency. We were a co-sponsor of a successful free business event, along with the Atlanta SW Regional Library Branch (on Cascade), who did a phenomenal job of marketing the event for us. We had a packed room and received all positive feedback on all of the post-event surveys (>50% of attendee surveys were actually turned in; >50% of those registered attended). The name of the event was “Big Business on a Bankrupt Budget”; and was hosted by Rhonda Nails (The Success Instigator) and Anissa Barbee (The TaxChick) who are from Raleigh-Durham, NC.
[ABOUT VIDEO] - Watch to see highlights from one of our favorite libraries that we use for the business and for our family.#SMALLBIZTIP - Seven Ways Small Businesses Can Use Local Libraries
Here are some ways, besides reading books and using the pc’s or Wi-Fi access, you can get value from and add value to your community by linking up with your local library:
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1. Attend free business events at libraries in your area to learn about starting or running your for-profit or not-for-profit venture.
2. Access free e-Campus classes to improve your skills from the comfort of your home office.
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3. Research and Learn by downloading digital loaner library eBooks via Your Library’s Website
4. Host your business event at your community’s library to serve & educate leaders in your area of expertise.
5. Published / Self-Published Authors – host a book signing event at your community’s library
6. Youth / Teen Ministries or Social Service-Providers: host an event for parents and youth to let them get to know what benefits and services you have that will help them keep growing
7. Volunteer your time and expertise to one of the many groups/orgs who meet at the library.
There is so much more value you can get from and contribute to your local library far beyond just these seven points.
QUESTIONS FOR YOU
What has worked well for your small business at your local library? What other ideas do you have to share with us?
Please leave a comment and let us know.