Business Byte - November/December 2018

Business Byte NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018

NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH

BEST BUSINESS BOOKS OF 2018

Find library programs to improve your writing and stay motivated

Discover what book you should read next HCPLC.ORG

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Small Business Workshops

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National Novel Writing Month

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Read Local: Author Expo

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BizConnect @ Platt

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Workshops in Spanish

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Best Business Books of 2018

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SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS AT YOUR LIBRARY 11/1

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Canva - Anyone Can Become a Designer

Introduction to Fundraising Planning

Ruskin Branch Library Thursday, November 1 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Arthenia L. Joyner University Area Community Library Tuesday, November 6 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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Find & Use Free Legal Websites

James J. Lunsford Law Library Wednesday, November 14 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Introduction to Marketing

Temple Terrace Public Library Thursday, November 29 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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Smart Start Your Business

Bruton Memorial Library Tuesday, November 13 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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The LinkedIn Blueprint for Success - Part 1

The LinkedIn Blueprint for Success - Part 2

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Wednesday, November 14 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Wednesday, November 28 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

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Let's Talk Business Formation

Bloomingdale Regional Library Tuesday, December 4 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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10 Steps to Becoming Financially Fit Entrepreneurial Collaborative Center Wednesday, December 5 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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Entrepreneurial Collaborative Center Every Wednesday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

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National Novel Writing Month Do you have what it takes to write 50,000 words in one month? That is the challenge

LEARNING CIRCLES: LEARN TO WRITE FICTION North Tampa Branch Library Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 30 & December 7, 14, 21 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

for participants in National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo. Join writers around the world to undertake an ambitious writing project and meet with others in your community for support and inspiration. Write new content for your blog or social media,

CREATIVE WRITING Temple Terrace Public Library Mondays, Ongoing 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

TECH HACKS FOR WRITERS Brandon Regional Library Monday, November 5 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

grow your brand, or publish a book! Hillsborough County libraries will host free programs to keep you motivated during the journey.

WRITING COMPELLING CONTENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS Entrepreneur Collaborative Center Wednesday, November 7 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

NANOWRIMO GUEST AUTHOR SERIES

ADULT WRITING WORKSHOP

SouthShore Regional Library Thursdays, November 1, 8, 15, 29 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Ruskin Branch Library Wednesday, November 7 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Continued GET THAT BOOK STARTED! Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library Tuesday, November 13 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Image courtesy of National Novel Writing Month

DESTRESS AND DECOMPRESS AT THE LIBRARY: COME WRITE IN! Seminole Heights Branch Library Monday, November 19 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

CREATIVE WRITERS GROUP SouthShore Regional Library Mondays, November 26 & December 10 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

READ LOCAL: AUTHOR EXPO

SouthShore Regional Library 10 A.M. - 3 P.M.

Meet and support over 45 local authors. The event will include workshops, author panels, author tables and children’s activities.

Building a Digital Author Presence 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Break Into Children's Publishing 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Home of the Brave: Panel Discussion 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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The benefits of networking are critical to your personal growth and business development.

Whether it’s a referral or a request for your service or product, it is important to be ready to seize opportunities.

Did you know you can network at your local library? The Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library

BizConnect @ Platt Friday, November 2 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

offers a free before-hours networking event to help you connect with your business community. Bring your business cards and enjoy coffee and refreshments, courtesy of the Friends of the Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library.

We want your feedback!

Tell us what topics you would like to see in the future and what day works best for you.

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Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library 3910 S. Manhattan Ave Tampa, FL 33611 Guest Speaker: Janette Blanco, Florida SBDC

Talleres de negocios enseñado en Español Presentado en asociación con Prospera

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Etrategias Exitosas para Nuevos Negocios

Bloomingdale Regional Library Jueves, 15 de Noviembre 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Estrategias Efectivas para Nuevos Negocios

Town N' Country Regional Library Miércoles, 28 de Noviembre 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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Best Business Books of 2018

Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative has a large amount of entrepreneurial and small business books available for check out.

We have highlighted several favorites that were added to the collection this year.

Below are links to our collection so you can find your next book on specific business subjects. Happy reading!

New 2018 Leadership Books New 2018 Business Books New 2018 Marketing Books

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Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World by Rand Fishkin Rand Fishkin, the founder and former CEO of Moz, reveals how traditional Silicon Valley wisdom can lead startups astray. Moz took 15 years to grow before it became today's multi-million dollar business. Fishkin provides stories and advice on revenue, growth hacking, and venture capital. This book can help solve your problems and make you feel less alone for having them.

Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life

by Francesca Gino Gino is an award-winning researcher and professor at Harvard Business School. This book is the culmination of studying rebels, or "positive deviance," at organizations for over a decade. It features illuminating case studies from corporations like Google and Pixar, as well as fast food chains and boutiques. Gino argues cultivating rebel talent is what allows businesses to evolve and to prosper.

Ask a Manager: How to Navigate Clueless Colleagues, Lunch-Stealing Bosses, and the Rest of Your Life at Work

by Alison Green Green has been the "Dear Abby" of awkward office interactions on her popular "Ask A Manager" blog. This title features more than 200 questions and answers to help you tackle tough situations you may face in your career.

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Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

by Brené Brown Brown's new book focuses on how to cultivate effective leadership and to answer the question, "How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture?" She contends that courage is impossible without vulnerability and that it is a teachable skill, not a personality trait, for your work and life.

The Myth of the Nice Girl: Achieving a Career You Love Without Becoming a Person You Hate by Fran Hauser Hauser examines and deconstructs the negative perception of “niceness” that many women struggle with in the business world. She encourages women not to sacrifice their values or hide their personalities. Hauser's advice includes how to tackle double standards, show empathy, and cultivate an authentic confidence in your leadership abilities.

When to Jump : If the Job You Have Isn't the Life You Want

by Mike Lewis A motivational book that lays out the “Jump Curve”―four steps to pursuing the career of your dreams. It features more than 40 stories from innovators like the author of The Big Short, the designer of the Lyft logo, and the "Humans of New York" creator. Lewis also provides takeaways from his own life to inspire readers to take the next step.

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