Develop your business research skills to ensure that your decisions and business plan are backed by trusted and relevant information. We will review how to access and use free library resources to inform your business plan.
What You Will Learn:
- How to access free business information from vetted, reliable sources. We’ll specifically review where to find:
- Sample Business Plans
- Information to identify and analyze your competition
- industry profiles describing current opportunities, trends, forecasts and
- Other essential information for business planning
- Demographic information to identify target customers to grow your business
About the Presenter- Ryan Frick
Ryan has degrees in history and library science and has worked in a variety of libraries
and archives for 10 years. For the past five years he worked for the New York Public
Library as a young adult librarian in the east Bronx creating programming for teens and
educators, and helping members of the community with their information needs. In
January, he joined the team at Columbus Metropolitan Library as the new Business
Librarian. He is excited to be involved with the local business community and provide
them with helpful events and classes.