New Mastermind Group for Startups
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NaperLaunch is in the process of forming a new mastermind group composed of pre-launch and recent startups (less than 2 years in business). The first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 2 at 10 a.m. via Zoom.
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Wednesdays, November 1 and December 6, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 95th Street Library Lookout Room and Online Provides a place for women entrepreneurs to network and discuss their unique challenges and needs as they work through the stages of their businesses. Women entrepreneurs are encouraged to join and experience a peer group where they can share ideas and discuss strategies. This hybrid program will be presented both in person at 95th Street Library and via Zoom. Click the program title to register (only required if you want to join virtually).
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Save the date for these upcoming programs for entrepreneurs and business owners at all stages! Registration opens November 1 via the library calendar.
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So, You Want to Start a Business? Wednesday, January 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Online Are you thinking about starting your own business or curious about the services offered by NaperLaunch and SCORE Fox Valley? Take a self-assessment of your entrepreneurial skills and consider some basic questions for which every aspiring entrepreneur should have a clear answer. Then learn more about the Library's NaperLaunch Academy. This program will be presented virtually via Zoom.
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Enhance the Value of Your Business Wednesday, January 17, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nichols Library Coworking Space Enhancing business valuation is important at every stage of a business. Participants will learn the difference between exit planning and exit options, as well as how a business' value is derived and what factors affect that value. No registration required. Space limited to the first 20 attendees.
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Optimize Your Google Business Profile Wednesday, February 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Online Learn how to use Google Business Profile, a free tool from Google to optimize your presence online. Google Business Profile Platinum Product Expert Sherry Bonelli will cover tips, tricks, and best practices for driving customer engagement. This program will be presented virtually via Zoom.
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The NaperLaunch Academy curriculum is offered in two 4-week series, Starting a Business and Growing a Business. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions and complete homework assignments outside of class. These series are repeated quarterly.
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Starting a Business Wednesdays, January 24 through February 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Online Attendees will learn to use a lean business model canvas to develop their business concept, develop a unique value proposition, and determine funding strategies and sources, pricing models and break-even analysis. This program will be presented virtually via Zoom.
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Check out these free events from our partners at SCORE Fox Valley. For details and to register, click the program title or visit the SCORE Fox Valley website.
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New to NaperLaunch? Schedule a one-on-one orientation to the library’s business resources. Contact Business Librarian Lindsay Harmon by email at lharmon@naperville-lib.org or by phone at (630) 637-6312 to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment.
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