TAG: business
Give your business an edge: Free workshops for retail, entrepreneurs, and startups
Posted in Business and Careers, News on May 1, 2017 at 6:00 am
Our communities thrive because of local businesses and entrepreneurs. We’re supporting your business with free workshops and resources to help you do what you do even better. We’ve partnered with local experts who can share their knowledge and give you the tools you need for a thriving business. Check out our latest business workshops. UPCOMING […]
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SCORE Business Workshops at the library
Posted in Business and Careers, News on December 29, 2016 at 6:00 am
Spokane County Library District brings you SCORE Business Workshops with experts Chuck Zahara and Josh King. Each month in January through April, they present a workshop covering a topic relevant to small business owners and entrepreneurs. These workshops are for local business owners at all stages, from aspiring entrepreneurs looking to create a b […]
Tags: business, business plan, entrepreneur, entrepreneurs, local, local business, marketing, marketing plan, SCORE, small business, starting a business
Engage: our new library event magazine
Posted in News on December 22, 2016 at 6:00 am
Spokane County Library District introduces Engage, the new magazine packed with information about events, workshops, and programs at the library. You can pick up Engage at any of our 10 libraries or view it online. Just like all of our events and programs, the magazine is free. When you open the pages of Engage, […]
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Business 101: A Toolkit for Employers
Posted in News on August 29, 2016 at 6:00 am
The Spokane County Library District brings you a series of free business workshops and classes for employers, small business owners, and local entrepreneurs. Gather the tools to successfully start or run your business, from digital security to legal agreements, from sound interviewing techniques to employee performance reviews, plus discover all of […]
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Local entrepreneurs & organizations matter
Posted in Business and Careers on May 5, 2016 at 6:00 am
By Jane Baker Working in the Communication Department at the Spokane County Library District, my team is often tasked with creating marketing materials for new and upcoming programs and services. So, it’s a bit of a treat when we are creating promotional materials for established services. One of the projects we are currently working on […]
Tags: business, digital library, digital resources, entrepreneurs, local business, services, small business, startups, technology
Microsoft IT Academy is now Microsoft Imagine Academy
Posted in News on April 25, 2016 at 6:00 am
Through a partnership with Microsoft, Washington state libraries offer Microsoft’s online learning program to the public at no cost. The program now offers Learning Plans, aimed at helping you succeed in gaining important technical skills for work and life. The Microsoft Office 2013 Essentials learning plan helps you discover what you need to kno […]
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Build Your Business
Posted in News on March 28, 2016 at 6:00 am
Start building your business! SCORE Business experts Chuck Zahara and Josh King present back-to-back presentations at three library locations. Chuck takes you through simple steps to starting a new business during the first hour, and Josh gives you the scoop on social media for business during the second hour. Come to one or both seminars, […]
Selling Online 101
Posted in News on January 4, 2016 at 6:00 am
Selling items online is a terrific way to jumpstart your spring cleaning or simply earn a little extra cash. Learn the basics of listing items on Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, and Etsy with our Selling Online 101 class series. All you need to get started is something to sell and a little enthusiasm. Click here to view […]
EXCELerate your skills
Posted in News on October 26, 2015 at 6:00 am
Excelerate your technical skills at a hands-on Microsoft Excel class! Designed for beginners, you’ll learn how to navigate and perform common functions such as formatting spreadsheets, performing calculations, and using pre-made templates. Time will be given during class to practice your new skills. Pre-registration is required. Click on the libr […]
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Free Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification Test Day
Posted in Business and Careers, News on October 16, 2015 at 6:00 am
Enhance your resume and save over $125 at a free Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification test day! Take tests for either Office 2010 or Office 2013. Subjects available are: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Word Expert, Excel Expert, and SharePoint. Test slots are one hour each, with fifteen minutes between sessions. The test times […]
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