Tama Kieves: Inspired & Unstoppable!
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
June 21, 2016
Tama Kieves is a former attorney, an honors graduate of Harvard Law School, who left her law practice to write and to help others discover and soar in the work they’re meant to do. She became a renowned speaker, coach to thousands, and best-selling author of This Time I Dance! Creating the Work You Love and also Inspired & Unstoppable: Wildly Succeeding in Your Life’s Work! Her latest book is A Year without Fear: 365 Days of Magnificence and, together, her books have inspired millions.
Interview with Vincent Dignan: The Story of a Social Media Growth-Hacker Extraordinaire
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
May 24, 2016
On June 9, come discover how one man went from being on welfare to being asked by Prince Andrew in London to help him with social media for one of his entrepreneurial initiatives. Vincent Dignan has discovered the secret to growing your personal and business brand so that you can have a robust online presence. You will learn specific strategies to grow your email list and your social media base with powerful results. Don't miss it!
Readathon 2016: Business, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Books
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
May 20, 2016
May 21 is National Readathon Day (#Readathon2016). If you love reading and are interested in business, entrepreneurship and leadership books, here are a few suggestions. Happy reading!
Writing a Business Plan? These Resources Can Help
by Madeleine Cohen, Assistant Director, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
April 26, 2016
Industry and market research is an important piece of any business plan, and SIBL provides access to specialized information that is not available on the internet.
Learn How to Advertise in Social Media: Part 1 of SIBL's Online Customer Acquisition Series
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
April 26, 2016
As we approach the start date (May 5, 2016) of our upcoming Online Customer Acquisition Series, we interviewed Maisha Walker, the presenter. Maisha is a digital marketing expert, and she shares with us a bit about what we will learn in Part 1: Social Media Advertising Overview.
Book Review: Born for This by Chris Guillebeau
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
April 6, 2016
Do you dream of doing work that you enjoy and that pays well? Do you dream about starting your own business to do what you actually like? Chris Guillebeau thinks you can and wants to show you how.
Stuck In a Small Business Rut?
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
February 3, 2016
We’ve all been there… day in, day out, same thing, we’re tired physically and emotionally. It’s no longer fulfilling. We wonder where our initial passion for our business went, and whether we are doing the right thing. Help! How do we get out of this rut?
What to Do When Prospects Don't Understand Your Product or Service
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
February 2, 2016
Do your clients rave about your product or service, but prospective customers don't quite understand what you do? The culprit may be your marketing approach.
Learn About Brain Exercise for Hyper-Productivity on February 2 at SIBL
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
January 27, 2016
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to exercise. But what about exercising our brains to get more things done?
SBA: Veterans Business Resources Day
by Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
October 30, 2015
To serve veterans and their families, and celebrate the Veterans Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration presents Veterans Business Resources Day on Wednesday, November 4.
Business Plan Winner: Chocoholics of the World, Get Ready!
by Helena Escalante, Business Outreach, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
October 28, 2015
Today is National Chocolate Day and, to our delight, The Harlem Chocolate Factory is here to stay. Learn about this “chocolate cultural experience” and its founder Jessica Spaulding, owner and founder, who has been living, breathing and eating chocolate for as long as she can remember.
Guide to Resources for Freelancers and Business Owners
by Bogdan Horbal, Head of Technical Processing, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
April 15, 2015
You may be setting out on your own as a freelancer or small business owner, but you don't have to do it alone. You have the world-class resources of The New York Public Library to help you every step of the way, from the planning stages all the way through to retirement.
SBA: 8 Steps to Becoming a Consultant at 50 Plus
by Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
December 15, 2014
A Small Business Administration blog post authored by Caron Beesley. Caron is a small business owner, a writer, and marketing communications consultant.
SBA: 5 Ways to Build Trust in a Business
by Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
December 15, 2014
A U.S. Small Business Administration blog post authored by Marco Carbajo. Marco is a business credit expert, author, speaker, and founder of the Business Credit Insiders Circle.
SIBL Hosts 2014 NYC Small Business Technology Expo
by Bogdan Horbal, Head of Technical Processing, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
November 7, 2014
On a rainy November 6 SIBL hosted The 2nd annual NYC Small Business Technology Expo. This free event is part of a citywide initiative supported by the New York City Department of Small Business Services, Citi Community Development, and the The NYC Small Business Technology Coalition.
Small Business Administration Empowers Women Entrepreneurs
by Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
March 10, 2014
In honor of Women's History Month, Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Women's Business Ownership invites you to join the conversation on "Office Hours," "How to Sell Online" and "STEM and Growing Hi-Tech Firms."
elaws: Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses
by Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
December 19, 2013
Do you have employment legal issues and would like to seek help from an employment law advisor?
elaws may be an important source of legal information for you.
The elaws Advisors are one of a number of tools developed to further Department of Labor's dedication to provide clear, accurate and accessible information on its laws and protect the wages, health benefits, retirement security, safety and health of America's workforce.
The elaws (Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small
Diverse Perspectives: People with Disabilities Fulfilling Your Business Goals
by Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
August 23, 2013
The following article provides invaluable information on the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workforce and in the marketplace. It is a publication of the United States Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy.
By fostering a culture of diversity, or a capacity to appreciate and value individual differences, in all aspects of their operations, employers benefit from varied perspectives on how to confront business challenges and achieve
Blueprint for Your Business Future: Workshops for Immigrant Enterprises at Brooklyn Public Library
by Magdalene Chan, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
August 12, 2013
Can your business continue without you? Learn to create an exit strategy to maximize the value of your business.
Brooklyn Public Library offers a three-part series of FREE workshops to help you plan for the future of your business and your family.
The three sessions will be led by business consultant Shirley Leung, Principal, NYC2020, LLC.
Session 1: Transition Planning: Why Plan Now?
Tuesday, Aug. 20
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Anticipate unexpected circumstances
Avoid costly expenses and taxes
Find the best strategy
Business Books from "The Economist," July 13, 2013
by Kenneth Johnson, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL
July 22, 2013
The July 13, 2013 Economist included its quarterly business book reviews. Here is a listing.
For those interested in the articles, you can find them through some of our electronic resources—We recommend our Infotrac Newsstand database, available from home with a library card. Or you can find them on The Economist's website (if you're a subscriber). For those not ready to read those, I've included for each book, based on the articles, a short squib.
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