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ENTREPRENEURSHIP & NONPROFIT NEWS QUARTERLY Spring 2024 |
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The small business start-up kit / : A Step-By-Step Legal Guide
by Peri Pakroo
Updated with the latest legal and tax rules plus social media and e-commerce trends, this guide to setting up a small business provides such information as choosing the right business structure, writing an effective business plan, managing finances and taxes and marketing your business effectively, online and off. Original. Illustrations.
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The trading game : a confession
by Gary Stevenson
Citibank's one-time most profitable trader takes us on an outrageous, white-knuckle journey through the drama and hubris of the trading floor, revealing why, when the easiest way to make money was to be on millions becoming poorer—like the very people he grew up with, he gave it all up.
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How to Start a Small Business April 24 at 6:00 pm Statesville Library Have you been dreaming of starting your own business? This session is for you! We will cover everything you need to know to get started, from the essential ingredients for success to the resources available to help you along the way. This program is presented by Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center. The Money Game: Secure Funding for Your Business May 21 at 6:00 pm Statesville Library Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, access to capital can be the game-changer you need. This session is your roadmap to funding success. We'll explore diverse funding sources and share information that is essential to successfully fund your business. Join us to unlock your funding potential! This program is presented by Mitchell Community College’s Small Business Center. |
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North Carolina Library System - Entrepreneurial Mindset Training Course Whether you want to build a business, transform your organization, or reinvent your career, an entrepreneurial mindset provides a new perspective; one that will expose new opportunities, ignite your ambition and cultivate the confidence and the creativity, the self-reliance and the resourcefulness that are essential for anyone to adapt and thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. In this course you will learn how to: - Recognize opportunities that others overlook. Drawing from best practices in design thinking, you will learn how to discover opportunities that are hiding in plain sight.
- Master the art of bootstrapping. You will learn how cash-strapped entrepreneurs manage to identify, evaluate, and transform their ideas into a sustainable success.
- Develop a success network that will enable you to avoid costly mistakes, reduce the learning curve, and accelerate your growth,
- Identify and overcome the self-imposed limitations that may be holding you back.
- Tap into a mindset that will inspire and empower you to create a path toward a more meaningful and prosperous life regardless of where you start.
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New! Introduction to Foundation Directory 30-minute video from Candid
Are you looking for grants for your nonprofit? Watch this video to learn how to use Foundation Directory, the most comprehensive prospect research tool for fundraisers, to research grant opportunities. You will learn how to search for grantmakers who have funded organizations working on causes like yours and with communities similar to those you serve. |
Candid's eBook Collection |
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RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS RESEARCH & ENTREPRENEURS |
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Data-Axle Reference Solutions
Formerly ReferenceUSA, Reference and research tool providing instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on 24 million U.S. businesses and 235 million U.S. residents. ReferenceUSA makes 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. |
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Entrepreneurship Database
Information for entrepreneurs and researchers that includes business start-up plans, video clips, journals, business cases, and more. |
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LearningExpress Library Complete
Practice tests, interactive tutorials, and eBooks for students adult learners. Includes practices tests such as GED, GRE, SAT, TEAS, and supports those looking to improve core academic skills, pass a high school equivalency test, prepare for college, join the military, obtain occupational certification, find a job, change careers, become a U.S. citizen and much more. |
Library of Congress Business Reference Services |
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Small Business Center Network The Small Business Center Network, comprised of 58 Small Business Centers throughout North Carolina, supports the development of new businesses and the growth of existing businesses by being a community-based provider of training, counseling, and resource information. Confidential counseling services and access to resource libraries are free of charge. Some seminars and workshops require a minimal registration fee. Services provided by the Small Business Center Network can be customized to suit your specific business needs.
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