A variety of small business training programs are offered in celebration of the
grand opening of the Business Resource Center at the Ypsilanti District Library. These seminars are offered to entrepreneurs at no cost due to the financial support of the YDL Whittaker Branch.
April 17th, 6:00 to 8:00pm: Fundamentals of Starting a Business
You have a passion ... a hidden talent. Do you know what it takes to turn that
skill into a successful business? This seminar is designed for individuals who
are considering self-employment, or are at the beginning stages of starting
their business. You will be introduced to the key characteristics of successful
business ownership, and what it takes to start and run a thriving business.
Plus, you will be provided with available resources to help launch new ventures
in Michigan. Get focused, motivated and ready to go!
April 25th, 6:00 to 8:00pm: Writing a Business Plan
A business pan is an essential tool for your small business. Every existing or
prospective business needs a plan, but every plan is unique. This seminar is
designed for individuals who are considering self-employment, or are at the
beginning stages of starting a business. You will be introduced to the key
characteristics of successful business ownership, and what it takes to start and
run a thriving business. Plus, you will be provided with available resources to
help launch new ventures in Michigan. Get focused, motivated and ready to go!
May 8th, 6:00 to 8:00pm: Ypsilanti Library Research Database Seminar
Looking to go into business for yourself? Did you know that there is a wealth of information about small business development at the library? Come learn about YDL’s small business
resources from YDL staff, including databases and their NEW Business Resource
Center, a targeted collection of books geared to small business needs.
May 15th, 6:00 to 8:00pm: Fundamentals of Marketing
This free marketing workshop focuses on the development of your sales &
marketing plan. We will define your business, the competition, and your target
market. We will also be covering the components of an elevator speech and how to
correctly brand your business. Throughout this workshop we will be taking a
hands-on approach that will enable you to leave with the actual beginnings of
your own sales and marketing plan.
May 22nd, 6:00 to 8:00pm: Fundamentals of Finance
An introductory seminar, this course covers the basics of financial
management, including how to start an accounting system and how to apply the
information from key financial statements to help you manage your business.
Accounting language including debits and credits, preparation of the balance
sheet and profit & loss statement are explained. Cash flow analysis and
breakeven are also covered with specific small business examples.
The Business Resource Center is a
collaborative effort between the Michigan Small Business
& Technology Development Center of Washtenaw Community College and local
partner organizations like the Ypsilanti District Library. Biz Resource
Center's offer:
- One-stop locations where current and future small business owners can receive business assistance and advice
- The latest computer technology, hardware and software, and extensive small business reference library of hard copy books, and publications
- Software for a variety of business applications, addressing diverse business needs
Whittaker Road Branch
5577 Whittaker Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
For more information please contact the Ypslilanti District Library, (734) 482-4110.
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