Entrepreneur or Startup? Visit the Library During #SmallBusinessWeek

Did you know that more than half of Americans either own or work for a small business? And according to the Small Business Administration, these small and often family-owned companies “create about 2 out of every 3 new jobs in the U.S. each year.” Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has …

Business Librarian Anne Macdonald Named SBDC Consultant of the Year

For the past eight years, our Business Librarian, Anne Macdonald, has had a side-gig as a market research consultant with the Larimer County Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where she works with existing and new businesses to help them grow and prosper. Anne has contributed over 1,100 hours meeting with more than 400 clients from …

Aspiring Entrepreneur or Nonprofit? It’s Write Your Business Plan Month!

December is a busy, chaotic, wonderful month. You have family gatherings, holiday celebrations, company parties, cookie exchanges, gift wrapping, entertaining kids on break from school, and so much more. So why in the world would the founders of National Write a Business Plan Month choose December to try to motivate aspiring entrepreneurs to begin the …

Business Workshops at Your Library

Did you know the Library District offers a number of workshops for business owners? From computer classes to money management, the Library District has a workshop for you. In July we’ll be focusing on social media for your business. Social Media is not just a passing fad. It is the new way for your business …