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Small Business Programs in September
 
Virtual Program: Introduction to Fundraising Planning
Thursday, September 4, 1:00 p.m.
Presented by Candid
Does your nonprofit need help developing more organized, intentional fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting specific fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success. 
Register through Candid here: Fundraising Planning
 
Refresh and Renew Your Business
Thursday, September 4, 6:00 p.m. @ Clark Family 
Wednesday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. @ Samuel C. Sachs
Wednesday, September 24, 2:00 p.m. @ Clark Family & Virtual
Thursday, September 25, 6:00 p.m. @ Grant’s View
Even successful long term business owners can find themselves occupied by the day to day operation of their businesses and haven’t taken time to evaluate their business with an eye on growth and modernization. Explore the library resources to help you expand, grow and strengthen a successful business - engage in evaluations and planning.
 
Virtual Program: Legal Office Hours for Entrepreneurs /
Horarios de Asesoría Jurídica de Negocios para Emprendedores
Tuesday, September 9, 5:00 p.m.
Presented by Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Join our community virtual legal clinic to speak to an attorney one-on-one for 30 minutes. This program offers support in both English and Spanish.
Registration opens September 1, 9:00 a.m. 
 
Effective Network Strategies
Thursday, September 11, 6:00 @ Grant’s View
Tuesday, September 16, 2:00 p.m. @ Clark Family
Thursday, September 18, 2:00 p.m. @ Clark Family & Virtual 
A strong network of connections is beneficial in both personal and professional settings. Explore key strategies, including the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How, along with library resources to help you build your networks.
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Bring Your Manners to Work Day is an unofficial observance dedicated to reminding people about the importance of professional conduct, the unwritten - and sometimes written - rules and expectations of behavior that help create a respectful, productive, and harmonious work environment.
It's typically observed on the first Friday of September each year. While it's just one day on the calendar, the aim is to highlight that good manners should be practiced every day!
 
General Courtesy and Respect:
  • Politeness: Use "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "I'm sorry" regularly.
  • Greeting Others: Acknowledge colleagues when you arrive and leave, and in passing.
  • Active Listening: Give your full attention when someone is speaking, avoiding interruptions, and asking clarifying questions.
  • Respecting Personal Space: Do not hover over desks, ask before borrowing items, and be mindful of physical boundaries.
  • Avoiding Gossip and Negative Talk: Refrain from spreading rumors or speaking negatively about colleagues, management, or the company.
  • Empathy and Kindness: Be understanding and supportive of colleagues, especially during challenging times.
  • Mindfulness of Noise: Keep conversations, phone calls, and music at a respectful volume. Use headphones for personal audio.
  • Personal Hygiene: Maintain good personal hygiene and be mindful of strong perfumes or scents that might bother others.
Workplace Conduct and Habits:
  • Punctuality: Arrive on time for work, meetings, and deadlines.
  • Dress Code Adherence: Follow the company's dress code to project a professional image.
  • Tidiness and Cleanliness: Keep your personal workspace neat and organized, clean up after yourself in shared spaces, properly dispose of trash and recycling.
  • Time Management: Use work time effectively and avoid excessive personal activities during work hours.
  • Responsibility and Accountability: Take ownership of your tasks and mistakes, and follow through on commitments.
  • Confidentiality: Respect the privacy of company information, client data, and colleague's personal matters.
  • Offer Help: Be willing to assist colleagues when needed, and collaborate effectively.
  • Professional Boundaries: Maintain appropriate relationships with colleagues, avoid overly personal discussions, and keep work and personal life separate where necessary.
  • Health and Wellness: Do not come to work when sick to avoid spreading illness. Practicing good hygiene (has COVID taught us nothing?!).
Communication Etiquette:
  • Clear and Concise Communication: Be direct and easy to understand in both verbal and written communication.
  • Professional Language: Avoid slang, jargon (unless universally understood in your field), and offensive language.
  • Email Etiquette: Use appropriate greetings and sign-offs, proofread before sending, be mindful of "Reply All," AVOID ALL CAPS!
  • Phone Etiquette: Take personal calls in private areas, keep your phone on silent or vibrate in shared spaces.
  • Meeting Etiquette: Be punctual, come prepared with any necessary information or questions, actively participate and contribute constructively, avoid distractions (checking phone, side conversations), respect the agenda and stay on topic, do not interrupt others, clean up meeting rooms after use.
  • Virtual Meeting Etiquette: Mute your microphone when not speaking, use appropriate lighting and background if on video, maintain eye contact with the camera.
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DATABASE SPOTLIGHT
 
If you need some guidance to help improve your business conduct, these databases have significant options for professional growth.
 
Access trainings about 
organizational skills, time management, business communication, and more!
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