Business and Personal Finance
February 2023
  
 
New Releases
Quit : the power of knowing when to walk away
by Annie Duke

Drawing on stories from elite athletes, founders of leading companies and top entertainers, a best-selling author, corporate speaker and consultant in the decision-making space teaches us how to quit relationships or careers that no longer serve us, saving time, energy and money in the process.
The Founders : the story of PayPal and the entrepreneurs who shaped Silicon Valley
by Jimmy Soni

With hundreds of interviews and unprecedented access to thousands of pages of internal material, an award-winning author presents a meticulously researched look at the origins of PayPal and its founding team. 
Chip War : the fight for the world's most critical technology
by Chris Miller

An economic historian looks at the decades-old battle to control the microchip industry, which has emerged as the world's most critical resource, and how it will define the conflict between the United States and China in the upcoming decades.
Slouching Towards Utopia : an economic history of the twentieth century
by J. Bradford Delong

One of the world's leading economists tells the story of the century that transformed the economy again and again, showing how this unprecedented explosion of material wealth occurred, how it changed the world and why it failed to deliver us to utopia.
Wolf Hustle : a Black woman on Wall Street
by Cin Fabré

The author, who became one of the youngest Black female stockbrokers in the history of Wall Street, examines her years spent trading frantically and hustling successfully in a world where she had to endure sexual harassment and racism until she beat Wall Street at its own game.
Financial Feminist : overcome the patriarchy's bullsh*t to master your money and build a life you love
by Tori Dunlap

A globally recognized money and career expert teaches women how to overcome the unique obstacles standing in the way of their financial freedom, with tips on saving money, paying off debt, and ways to spend mindfully.
Black Founder : the hidden power of being an outsider
by Stacy Spikes

The award-winning entrepreneur and founder of MoviePass discusses his trailblazing path as a black man in the world of tech, and how he used his status as an outsider to his advantage.
The Great Money Reset : change your work, change your wealth, change your life
by Jill Schlesinger

 The Great Money Reset is your guide to getting real and building your best life. A bible for navigating our present era of seismic change, Schlesinger's book shows us how to take advantage of this situation to pull off personal transitions. Whether it's time to get that raise, refinance your mortgage, or start a new business, The Great Money Reset provides a framework to strategize your next financial move. In ten simple steps, you will be empowered to fundamentally break through your unsatisfying pre-pandemic reality and thrive through whatever awful surprises come next. And there will be some.
For Blood and Money : billionaires, biotech, and the quest for a blockbuster drug
by Nathan Vardi

A gripping business narrative and scientific thriller about what it takes to bring a wonder drug to market and save countless lives.
Small Business Solutions at Central Library
 
Bring your lunch to Central Library and join the Small Business Center in this free four-part series on the basics of starting a business. All sessions will take place on Thursdays in February from noon to 1:30 in the Auditorium.
 
How to Start a Business
Thursday, Feb. 9, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium

Martha Larson, Director of the Small Business Center, will present the steps to starting a business. She will have a guest from the City of Winston Salem to discuss specifics regarding permits, building inspections and more.
 
How to Finance a Business
Thursday, Feb. 16, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium

Business financing is one of the most asked about issues in a business start up or operations. Learn the various ways to fund a business and how to prepare for borrowing. There will be mention of how to prepare for local grants, as well. Guests from Piedmont Federal will discuss lending and SBA options.
 
Marketing Your Business
Thursday, Feb. 23, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Central Library Auditorium

Marketing professional Terri Watkins will discuss aspects of establishing a brand and marketing a business. From start-up to an established business, marketing should be analyzed and change with the times to be more effective. Learn techniques for developing marketing strategies.
 
All sessions are in the Forsyth County Central Library Auditorium at 660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101. Call 336-703-3020 for more information. All sessions are free and open to the public.
 
Free Tax Assistance
 
AARP WS Tax Aide and Forsyth Free Tax will be providing tax assistance by appointment only. View the Tax Newsletter for some options for getting free tax help or obtaining IRS federal and North Carolina tax forms and publications.
 
Find Funding for Your Nonprofit
 
Acquire techniques for searching Foundation Directory and researching potential funding to support your nonprofit organization’s mission and programs. Get hands-on experience in this session on the second Tuesday each month at 11 a.m. in the Computer Learning Center at Central Library. 
Register here . For more information, call Central Library Information Services at 336-703-3020.
 

Business Resources at Central Library
 
Discover free library resources that you can use to identify trends in your industry, research competition, identify sales prospects and find sources of supply. Join us for this in-person program on the second Tuesday each month at 9:30 a.m. in the Computer Learning Center at Central Library. 
Register here. For more information, call Central Library Information Services Department at 336-703-3020. Free and open to the public.

Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. 5th Street
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101
336-703-3030

www.forsythlibrary.org