Business Byte - September/October 2019

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2019

BUSINESS BYTE

LIBRARY OFFICE HOURS Personalized assistance for your business

PRODUCT PROTOTYPES Learn how to make your vision a reality

HCPLC.ORG

Upcoming Events in Tampa Bay

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center events 1 Million Cups - Tampa

IN THIS ISSUE 3 - CREATING A PRODUCT PROTOTYPE

Women's Business Centre events

4 - UPCOMING SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Homebrew Hillsborough

5 - UPCOMING SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS

Prospera workshops (Enseñado en Español) USF Connect events

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6 - LIBRARY OFFICE HOURS 7 - MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR LIBRARY CARD 8 - NEXT ISSUE PREVIEW

CREATING A PRODUCT PROTOTYPE If you're inventing a product, one of the essential steps can be creating a prototype.

Making a three-dimensional version of your idea can be a rewarding step for any entrepreneur. It's an opportunity to see your idea transformed into something tangible.

Here are a few things to consider:

1. Will this help others see your vision?

You'll have something to show your potential customers and business partners.

2. Are you able to test and refine your idea?

Test the functionality of your product.

You'll never know possible design issues and challenges until you take your idea from theory to reality.

3. Where can this be created?

You can start by making your prototype with households items or take your idea to professionals, like engineers and designers.

Another option is checking out a library 3D printing program! We can walk you through the process and show you how to create your own 3D objects.

Find an upcoming program at your library.

Learn more at the program

PROTOTYPING YOUR PRODUCT Entrepreneur Collaborative Center Wednesday, September 11 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAMS @ YO

EMAIL MANAGEMENT Bloomingdale Regional Library Tuesday, September 3 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

PROTOTYPING YOUR PRODUCT

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INTRO TO HTML/CSS: MAKING WEBPAGES Maureen B. Gauzza Regional Library Tuesdays, September 3 - October 22 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

SOCIAL MEDIA BASICS

Entrepreneur Collaborative Center Wednesday, September 11 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Town N' Country Regional Public Library Wednesday, September 4 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

CAREER TRANSITIONS

BOOKKEEPING BASICS

Arthenia L. Joyner University Community Area Library Mondays, September 9 & 16 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Wednesday, September 11 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Q&A WITH A FINANCIAL PLANNER

DIGITAL RESOURCES: CAREER & EDUCATION

Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library Thursday, September 12 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library Tuesday, September 17 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Seffner-Mango Branch Library Tuesday, September 17 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

UNDERSTANDING BUSINESS CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT Brandon Regional Library Wednesday, September 18 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Mobile Payment Services

How to Start a Nonprofit

SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY

WEST TAMPA BRANCH LIBRARY

Thursday, September 19 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, September 21 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Podcasts 101

Food Industry Basics

JAN KAMINIS PLATT REGIONAL LIBRARY

SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY

Monday, September 23 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Pricing Your Product TEMPLE TERRACE PUBLIC LIBRARY Thursday, September 26 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Wednesday, September 25 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Advanced Storytelling for Entrepreneurs ENTREPRENEUR COLLABORATIVE CENTER Wednesday, October 2 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Online Photo Editing

Smart Start Your Business

C. BLYTHE ANDREWS, JR. PUBLIC LIBRARY

BRUTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY

Thursday, October 3 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Thursday, October 17 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Coding: Creating Phone Apps

Financing Your Business

C. BLYTHE ANDREWS, JR. PUBLIC LIBRARY

78TH STREET COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Thursday, October 17 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 22 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tech Hacks for Writers

Photoshop Basics

C. BLYTHE ANDREWS, JR. PUBLIC LIBRARY

SOUTHSHORE REGIONAL LIBRARY

Tuesday, October 29 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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Library Office Hours Learn about free services and resources to help you develop your business and get connected. You can set up a meeting with a library staff member and gain assistance with: Market and industry research Target demographic research Basic tech assistance Finding grants and funding 900+ business plan templates Accessing print and online collections

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Library Office Hours are available on Wednesdays at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center in Ybor: 2101 E Palm Ave. Tampa, FL 33605 Set up an appointment by calling the library at (813) 273-3652.

This program is produced through a partnership with Hillsborough County Economic Development.

UR O Y F O T S O M E H MAKE T

d r a c y r a r Lib VISIT A BRANCH There's a library near your home or work

LIBRARY2GO Find where we're traveling this month

RECORD Start a podcast or record a hit song in our recording studios

DISCOVERY PASS Tour a local museum, theater, park, and much more

BORROW Books, movies, magazines, ukuleles, games, and more

EXPLORE Apply for a U.S. passport at select locations

STREAM / DOWNLOAD eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, news, or online courses PROGRAMS & EVENTS Our libraries host free programs and special events for all ages

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