Metro Library Network The 2012 Small Business Series
		Join us this winter as the Small Business Series: Learn from the Pros continues. We have some great roundtable sessions scheduled that are guaranteed to put your small business on the map.This series is a collaboration between SCORE® East Central Iowa and the Metro Library Network (consisting of the Marion, Hiawatha, and Cedar Rapids public libraries). Sessions will take place from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) at the Marion Public Library (map). All roundtables are guided by professionals who are experts in their fields, and are free and open to the public. All provide plenty of time for sharing experiences and asking questions. Spring 2012 Events Our collaborative small business series will have two sessions in May     On Tuesday evening, May 7 at 6:00, SCORE presents “eBusiness Now! - How to Market on the Internet, Session 5: Applying Technology to Improve Your Cash Flow.” This is the fifth of five no-cost workshops to extend your market, grow your sales and address the local, national or global online customer base. Your chance to learn all of this Internet marketing stuff without charge. Register ahead at the SCORE website (http://tinyurl.com/72utfxj).   On Thursday evening, May 24 at 6:30, SCORE presents “Tax Deductions for Small Businesses.” What you, as small business, need to know about tax deductions and the savings they can deliver to your business. What are they? How do you Identify them? What not to miss and how to ensure you capture all of them. Learn from an expert at this free workshop. Register ahead at the SCORE website (http://tinyurl.com/7jks3eb). The SCORE Roundtables are free and open to anyone; the focus audience is small business owners. You do not need to have attended other SCORE workshops, and discussion is always lively. Resources Available at Your Local Library Quick Start: Using Your Public Library Metro Library Resources