Providence Public Library Offers Free Small Business Workshop Series and ESL Classes for Business Owner
Thinking of Starting a Small Business?
PROVIDENCE, RI – In conjunction with RI SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) Providence Public Library (PPL) will begin its fall Small Business Workshop Series on Saturday, October 16, from 9:30 am – 12 pm. The eight-session series will run through December 18 in PPL’s Seminar Room (3rd floor) and via Zoom. Register here for some or all sessions: https://provlib.
Contact Ann Poulos with questions apoulosf@provlib.org or to receive a Zoom link.
If you are thinking of starting a business of your own and wondering where to begin, get the basics at this FREE informational workshop series. RI SCORE counselors present and discuss the various aspects of planning and owning a business. PPL staff discusses print and electronic resources available at the Library to research your business and marketing plan.
Registration is required. Please check our calendar at www.provlib.org/calendar for information about the series and to sign up.
Schedule of Workshops
Oct 16: Administrative & Legal Considerations for Starting a Small Business
Oct 23: Marketing Strategy for Start-ups and Small Businesses
Oct 30: The Art and Science of Networking
Nov 6: Show Me the Money, Part 1 – Taxes for the Small Business
Nov 13: Show Me the Money, Part 2 – Accounting for the Small Business
Dec 4: Social Media for Your Business – New Tools & Techniques for New Normal
Dec 11: Discovering Your Business Model – Capture More Value for Your Business
Dec 18: Writing a Business Plan – Writing a Business Plan that Reflects Your Business Model
To receive a Zoom link for any program, contact Ann Poulos at mailto:apoulos@provlib.org or 401-455-8005.
RIFLI ESL Classes for Business Owners
The Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative at PPL offers these free special English classes to help you start, grow and market your business. This class aims to support adult immigrants who own their own business or are interested in starting one! For students at the intermediate or advanced level of English.
Classes will be held online on Saturdays, October 2 – December 18, 10 am — 12:30 pm. In this class, you will:
— Learn to communicate about topics such as management, finance and marketing and learn the necessary language structures to run a meeting, achieve sales, and negotiate business transactions
— Develop grammar, vocabulary and idiomatic expression to communicate effectively with customers
— Develop a needs assessment and create a business plan
— Make contacts with local business organizations to help students network and have a greater understanding of U.S.-based business practice.
Register by emailing kcasci@provlib.org or calling 401-455-8041.