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Entrepreneur Toolkit (4-Part Series)

2027-01-12 12:00:00 2027-01-12 13:00:00 America/New_York Entrepreneur Toolkit (4-Part Series) Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business. Registration required. Recommended 18 and up. Online - Virtual Room - Learning Central

Tuesday, January 12
12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Discover reliable and authoritative business databases and learn how to use them to build your business. Registration required. Recommended 18 and up.

Week 1 - Business Plans: Startup to Scale
Week 2 - Demographics: Marketing Your Numbers
Week 3 - Industry Surveys: Accessing Knowledge and Contacts
Week 4 - Investment Research for Entrepreneurs: Competitive Analysis & Future Markets
Join us for one or all programs! Tuesdays at Noon: January 5, 12, 19, & 26, 2027.


This event occurs online through Zoom.  Please provide your email at registration to participate.  A device with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. An email will be sent before the event with more information on how to join.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business & Careers |

TAGS: | lcd | bb-library-events |

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