SBA will discuss the various programs and services SBA offers nationwide. SBA has developed a suite of services that assists small businesses at all stages with financing, counseling, and government contracting programs. The Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has resources to help you start and grow your business. ReferenceUSA, an online directory of millions of United States companies, can be used to find out who your competitors are, get valuable information for deciding on a business location, find customers if you are selling B2B, and more. If you have a profile of the person you would sell your product or service to, then using SimplyAnalytics, will give you statistics and demographic information. Your taxes have allowed the Library to provide these valuable resources for no additional cost, attend this hands-on workshop to learn how to use them to succeed in your business.
Speaker(s): Timothy (Levi) Kinnard Mimi Curlee
Fee: No Cost
The National Institute of Economic Development Women's Business Centers are funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and are members of the Association of Women's Business Centers. The Women's Business Center of Charlotte is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the City of Charlotte.