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Today’s Producers
Jennifer Peterson
WebJunction Community Manager
Kendra Morgan
WebJunction Senior Program Manager
WebJunction and MELSA, the Metropolitan Library Service Agency, Minnesota
Libraries, Jobs and Small Business Webinar Series
2011
Melinda LudwiczakMELSA Project Manager
Metropolitan Library Service AgencySt. Paul, Minnesota
Serves 8 Library SystemsAnoka County Library Ramsey County
Library
Carver County Library St. Paul Public Library
Dakota County Library Scott County Library
Hennepin County Library Washington County
Library
MELSA Jobs and Small MELSA Jobs and Small Business Task Force Business Task Force Service PhilosophyService Philosophy
Collaborate with community partners
Establish a seamless entry system
Where every door is the right door
Small Business InitiativesSmall Business InitiativesInvite small business support
organizations to Task Force meetings.
Small business workshops offered by community partners at MELSA libraries.
Small business online resource center and business plan tool.
Cross training for community partner staff and counselors.
HELPIN
G CREA
TE S
MALL
BUSIN
ESSES
IN A
MER
ICA
May 2011
Tom Schaefer SCORE mentor
WHO IS SCORE?
About SCORE
SCORE was formed in 1964 as a resource partner of the Small Business Administration whose mission is to help aspiring and existing businesses succeed.
Facts 13,000 volunteers across 360 chapters 360,000 people served annually 58,600 new businesses created in 2010 71,400 jobs created in 2010
(1 in 7 SCORE clients creates a job)
WHAT IS THE KEY BUSINESS DRIVER IN AMERICA? SMALL BUSINESS
27 million small businesses in America 99% of all employers Most less than $100,000 in annual sales (~75%)
Key to job growth About ½ of private workforce employed by small
business
WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANT SUCCESS FACTORS FOR SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS?
Many factors necessary for success A business idea with a competitive edge A sound business plan Strong marketing Legal structure Management
A small business can’t be expert in all areas – it needs a team of advisors to help
SCORE: HELPS FILL THE GAPS IN EXPERTISERetired and working counselors Real-world experience managing and leading
Both small and large companies Expertise in specialty areas
Finance Marketing Human Resources Management Often work in teams tailored to client’s needs
MINNESOTA SCOREWhere are we?
Minneapolis Willmar & Worthington areas and New UlmRed Wingand Cannon Falls areaRochesterAlbert Lea, Austin & OwatonnaCentral MinnesotaSt. Cloud, Alexandria, Park Rapids, Brainerd LakesSt. PaulLake Superior areaBurnsville/S. Metro
SUCCESS STORIES
SCORE HAS A SEVEN YEAR NATIONAL GOAL!
To help create one million new businesses
HOW W
ILL S
CORE DO
THIS
?
SCORE WILL PROVIDE:
MentoringSCORE will provide free face-to-face counseling through its 13,000 volunteers across all its 360 chapters
WorkshopsSCORE will offer a myriad of educational workshops covering all aspects of a new business – business planning, financing, marketing, etc.
RoundtablesSCORE will host facilitated peer sessions to small groups of entrepreneurs
SCORE WILL ALSO:
Help established businesses through. . . Ongoing free counseling to business owners Assisting business owners to think through complex
issues Steering owners to the best resources for solving
technical challenges Being a sounding board for what is sometimes a lonely
job
SCORE OFFERINGS INCLUDE:
Workshops Going into Business Business Plan Development Marketing for Success QuickBooks Using the Web to Grow Your Business Managing Tax Requirements Simple Steps (For Start Ups)
as an example…
SCORE SIMPLE STEPS FOR START UPS
A series of pre-business workshops designed to help clients get to a “go or no go” decision for their business. Homework and counseling are a part of the workshop process.
Session 1: Business Basics Session 2: Business Concepts Session 3: Marketing Session 4: Financial Projections Session 5: Funding Sources and Next Steps
These classes blend counseling with ongoing mentoring
HOW C
AN YOUR LI
BRARY
HELP?
WHEN YOUR CLIENTELE ASKS ABOUT HELP FOR GOING INTO BUSINESS YOU CAN: Discuss SCORE Recommend they call the local SCORE office Help the client complete a Request For Assistance card
Also: Display SCORE literature Set up with SCORE on site counselors Coordinate the use of your facility for selected training
TOGETH
ER WE W
ILL H
ELP
PUT
AMERICA B
ACK TO
WORK
Make SCOREYour First Source ofBUSINESS ADVICE
www.score.org
THANK YO
U
May 17, 2011
Nancy CorcoranSenior LibrarianHennepin County LibrarySt. Anthony Library
Why Support Small Business?
• Thriving small businesses contribute to a healthy local and national economy
• Small business opportunities offer a viable alternative for the unemployed
• Libraries provide unique resources that might otherwise be unavailable to many small businesses
Hennepin County Library Services to Small Business Owners &
Entrepreneurs
• Extensive Print & Online Resources– Small Business Subject Guide– Electronic Databases
• Accessible Technology and Instruction• Staff Expertise• Meeting & Gathering Spaces• Events & Classes• Jobs & Small Business Centers• Strong Partnerships
Accessible Technology & Instruction
Staff Expertise
Meeting & Gathering Spaces
Events & Classes
Jobs & Small Business Centers
Strong Partnerships
Small Business Partners & Service Providers Examples from Hennepin County
Library
• Service & Professional Organizations– SCORE– LegalCorps– Bar Associations
Small Business Partners & Service Providers Examples from Hennepin County
Library
Government Agencies – local, state and national
– City of Minneapolis - Community Planning & Economic Development
– SBA, SBDC’s, Women’s Business Centers, IRS– Economic or Community Development
Agencies– State or County Law Libraries– Planning Departments– Licensing Agencies
Small Business Partners & Service Providers Examples from Hennepin County
Library
• Community-based organizations– NEON (Northside Economic Opportunity
Network– MCCD (Metropolitan Consortium of
Community Developers)– Chambers of commerce– Neighborhood business organizations– Neighborhood development groups
Small Business Partners & Service Providers Examples from Hennepin County
Library
Individual experts– Lawyers (Patent, employment law, etc.) – Bankers (Business finance, business
plans)– Accountants (Business Recordkeeping)– Authors & columnists
Thank You!
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