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Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities

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Page 1: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities
Page 2: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities

Connect local

businesses

to the library

Page 3: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities

How can libraries help small businesses?

The right resources

Staff training Meeting

opportunities

Page 4: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities

The right resources

Page 5: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities

Find me all businesses within a 2 mile radius

Reference USA Online Business Directory

Page 6: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities

Staff Training

Designated “go to person”

All staff know how to refer patrons to business librarian

Page 7: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities
Page 8: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities

Meeting Opportunities

•Small business workshops – SBDC

•Have a Chamber of Commerce mixer

•Local trade fair

•Wifi/meeting rooms

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Page 10: Connect local businesses to the library How can libraries help small businesses? The right resources Staff training Meeting opportunities

I know where the good stuff is, and I’m willing to share

The library can save you time and money

Information consultant Find B2B prospects