Business

Every year the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago organizes a week devoted to financial literacy. This year Money Smart Week begins April 17th, and the Library is proud to be a Money Smart partner. The following programs will be offered by the Library:

How to Write a Business Plan
Monday, April 19, 7 p.m.  in the Business Center at the Library
Shelley Hoyt Anderson, an economic educator with the University of Illinois Extension will give an overview of how to write a business plan. Ms. Hoyt Anderson, a Wharton MBA, strives to show entrepreneurs "how to" fundamentals so that they can successfully compete in the local markets and contribute to our economy. Register

Protect Your Identity and Your Money
Thursday, April 22, 1 p.m. at the Senior Center
Kathy Reuter, an educator from the University of Illinois Extension will give tips on steps you can take to protect your hard-earned money. Ms. Reuter received the 2007 Distinguished Service Award from the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. She has 35 years of experience as a professional in family and consumer services.  No registration.

Postcards are an inexpensive way to market your business. Prospecting With Postcards tells you how to gain name recognition, and acquire email addresses for advertising sales, services and new products.

The Library has databases that generate mailing lists and will help print labels with Mail Merge. Make an appointment with our business specialist for more details.

And SCORE, Counselors to American Business, shares 12 Sure-Fire Steps to Improve Your Retail Sales, in their latest newsletter.

Search our Databases by Subject. Click on the Business title, and you'll see links to every available business database with descriptions of the information it contains.

Information runs rampant on the web. Reliable information is harder to find. Use this search box to search a combination of reliable web sites for investment information:

See a list of reliable web sites geared for small business.

We are always nearby, and prepared to help you find just what you need. Call (847-870-364) or email Barb Vlk for your business questions.

The Library's collection grows by hundreds of items daily.  Check out this month's new business books.

The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by  Eliyahu M. Goldratt.
A business novel about the state of the American economy.

Arlington Heights businesses may get a specialized card that allows them to use library services and books that support their business.
If you don't live in Arlington Heights, you can still use our online databases. Register at the Welcome Desk for Remote Access Service now.