2014 Entreprenuer Workshops LAPL Version FINAL_0 - Business

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Los Angeles Public Library

…MEANS BUSINESS!!!

Resources for Entrepreneurs at


Summer 2014

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Resources for Entrepreneurs atLos Angeles Public Library

www.lapl.org

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630 West 5th

Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

213-228-7000

open 7 days a week

Largest, most in-depth collection

and specialized departments

such as Business & Economics

and Science, Technology &

Patents.

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Central Libraryhttp://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library





Branch Libraries:http://www.lapl.org/branches/

72 locations in the City of Los Angeles offering online

services plus books,

magazines, media, andprograms to serve their localcommunities.

64 branches open 6 days a

week / 8 branches open 7days a week.

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What resources

and services doesthe library have

that can help youwith your

business?

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Computer terminals, free Wi-Fi, and

photocopiers in all library locations

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Online courseshttp://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/online-learning

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E-Books and E-Mediahttp://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/e-media





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E-Books and E-Media





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Research guides and lists of suggested

websites & titles produced by library staff http://www.lapl.org/collections-resources





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Business, Technical & Trade Journals





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FREE programs & events in the library

http://www.lapl.org/whats-on





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And, of course, books, CDs, DVDs

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What questions can the library help you

answer for your business?





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Directories

*Who else is in the same business?

*What businesses offer services I need?

*What businesses might buy from me?

*What organizations represent my

industry?





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Industry Reports & Market Research

--Is this a good business to

be in?

--What’s hot, what’s not

--What are the financial

numbers necessary for this

business to succeed?--Rankings and market

share: who are the dominant

players?

--Who buys what you are

selling?

--Where do you find them?





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Resources to Help Write Your Business

Plan





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Resources to

Help You Find

Money for

Your Business





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Learn How to

Form the

Right Legal

Organization

for your

Business





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Protect Your Ideas and Products!





Science, Technology & Patents Dept. in the Central Library

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Taxes

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Learn How to Start, Run, and Grow

Specific Types of Businesses

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Learn How to Bring Your Business Online

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MEANS BUSINESS !!

Questions??

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