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Business Resources July 2019
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Starting & building a nonprofit : a practical guide by Peri Pakroo
Naming and structuring your nonprofit -- Developing your strategic plan -- Developing your initial budget -- Your board of directors -- Your workforce: staff and volunteers -- Fundraising -- Risk management and insurance -- Understanding contracts and agreements -- Marketing your nonprofit -- Publishing informational materials -- Spreading the word online about your nonprofit -- Managing your finances -- Hiring lawyers, accountants, and other professional help -- List of forms available on the Nolo website |
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Small time operator : how to start your own business, keep your books, pay your taxes, and stay out of trouble by Bernard KamoroffSmall Time Operator is one of the most popular business start-up guides ever in clear, easy-to-understand language. In this new edition, the book will feature a section on surviving the Global Information Grid or GIG economy. The on-demand economy, also known as the sharing economy or the gig economy, is a new and greatly expanding business model that is basically nothing more than a mobile app that connects people who need some type of service, a ride, a delivery, a plumber, a house cleaner with individuals who provide that service.
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Use the Book An Expert option at the Cary Area Library to learn how to set up and use the free databases with your library card. In particular use to businesses are the AtoZ demographic marketing database and Lynda.com's many education tutorial videos. A nonprofit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start, grow, and succeed nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and has been mentoring small business owners for more than fifty years. SCORE offers the largest network of volunteer business mentors providing free answers to your business questions. Browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or ask a question and be paired with the right expert. Check out this great article from SCORE on public speaking and growing your business! Signup for SCORE live and recorded webinars at: Women in Business Networking Group Cary Grove Chamber of Commerce July 15, 8:30 am at Eggville Cafe in Cary for a general meeting. Discussion topics vary and depend on how they support each other's business goals and concerns. Come visit the group and learn about it can help you! Illinois Small Business Development Center The mission of the Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Ln., McHenry is to provide no-cost consultation to local businesses in the community. They meet with business owners at all stages of business development from assisting startups, advising grown and expansion to analyzing the purchase or sale of a business. To schedule your no-cost consultation call (815) 455-6098. More information is available on their website.
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