NaperLaunch

03/02/2023

Whether you're a solopreneur, an early-stage startup, an established business or a nonprofit, regularly reviewing key financial and administrative information is important to the survival and growth of your business.

To learn how, join us at Nichols Library on Wednesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. for Manage Your Business More Profitably with a Business Review.

SCORE mentor John Galati will discuss best practices for conducting administrative and financial reviews that will help you manage your business more profitably.

For details and to register, visit our website: https://napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/manage-your-business-more-profitably-business-review

01/25/2023

Looking for the Library's online business resources, including Reference Solutions and Gale Business: Plan Builder? This short tutorial will get you to the right place so you can get down to business.

01/09/2023

Have you resolved to start a business in 2023? Start with NaperLaunch!

Our next NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business series begins January 18.

During this four-week virtual series, you'll learn how to use a lean business model canvas to develop your business concept, develop a unique value proposition and determine funding strategies and sources, pricing models and break-even analysis.

Participants are expected to attend all four sessions and complete homework assignments outside of class.

For more information and to register, visit our website: https://www.naperville-lib.org/NaperLaunch-Academy

12/22/2022

Oh the weather outside is... a little frightful! The Library will be closing at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 22 and will remain closed on Friday, December 23 due to inclement weather. We will also be closed for the holiday weekend and will reopen on Monday, December 26 at 9 a.m. Stay safe, everyone!

12/22/2022

11/22/2022

NaperLaunch is excited to welcome back Maryanne Kyle-Dipietropaolo and Henrieta Ribeiro of for a new workshop, Simple Steps for Engaging Meetings.

From the power of the invitation to how to end a meeting with purpose and meaning, attendees will explore the key principles for supporting team members and building community and learn tips and tricks to holding meetings in-person, virtually and in a hybrid format.

Register now at https://napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/simple-steps-engaging-meetings (link in bio).

09/22/2022

What is Customer Relationship Management? Does my business need it? Does it mean I have to spend thousands of dollars on software?

Join us on Thursday, 9/20 as presenter Bob Starinsky explains how to select and use a CRM system to:

↗️ Generate, manage and nurture leads

↗️ Streamline sales and marketing processes

↗️ Maintain and manage customer relationships

↗️ Select the correct CRM tool for your business

Bob Starinsky, ASBC, CCP is a published author and former business educator with more than 40 years of diverse business experience. He is a member of the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants and currently serves as a small business coach and consultant.

This virtual workshop is cosponsored with . For details and to register, visit https://foxvalley.score.org/event/09-29-22-would-i-benefit-customer-relationship-management-system (link in bio).

08/05/2022

New business owners often ask us: Sole proprietorship or LLC? This webinar from SCORE is a good place to start understanding the ins and outs of forming a limited liability company.

Join this webinar and learn about the tax advantages, disadvantages, and structuring options that come with filing your business as an LLC.

04/22/2022

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner who has developed a business idea and is looking to take it to the next level? Register for the NaperLaunch Academy: Growing a Business workshop series!

In this four-week series, you'll learn the basics of writing a business plan and a strategic marketing plan with the help of some library resources specifically designed for this purpose, plus six fundamental professional selling skills and how to use them in sales transactions.

Classes will be held *in person* at the Nichols Library in downtown Naperville. Participants are expected to attend all four sessions and complete homework assignments outside of class.

For more information and to register, visit the link in our bio. Space is limited to 20 participants.

03/28/2022

It's a roundtable double feature this week at NaperLaunch!

Join us WEDNESDAY morning at 9:30 a.m. for a virtual SCORE/NaperLaunch Women's Business Roundtable.

Redesigned to meet the unique challenges and needs of women entrepreneurs in the growth stage of their businesses, roundtable members gain access to mentorship, networking, training, and other valuable business resources.

OR

Join us THURSDAY morning, also at 9:30 a.m., for our first in-person Startup Roundtable in more than 2 years!

This monthly open discussion is an opportunity to exchange ideas with, and learn from, other entrepreneurs and SCORE mentors. This month's discussion will be centered around developing a Unique Value Proposition but will be tailored to the needs and interests of the participants.

(If you want to join us for both roundtables, well, that's twice as good!)

For details and to register, visit the link in our bio.

03/16/2022

The number of Black-owned businesses is currently more than 30% higher than pre-pandemic levels — and that growth is being driven by Black women.

The number of Black-owned businesses is currently more than 30% above pre-pandemic levels. A Brooklyn street nicknamed "Black Girl Magic Row," exemplifies women helping one another succeed.

03/15/2022

The Unique Value Proposition is your chance to deliver a single, clear, compelling message that states why you are different and worth a customer's attention. In addition to being a jumping-off point for creating marketing messages, it also provides the basis for your "elevator pitch" to potential customers.

Learn more about crafting a strong UVP at this month's NaperLaunch Startup Roundtable on Thursday, March 31 at 9:30 a.m. at 's Nichols Library.

Our discussion will include:

❓ What problem are you trying to solve and what is your solution?
❓ Why would a prospective customer buy from you? What benefits do you offer?
❓ What would be your 30-second elevator speech to succinctly describe your business?

This roundtable is a monthly open discussion where entrepreneurs exchange ideas with, and learn from, their peers as well as SCORE mentors. While each session is topic-driven, the agenda will be based on the needs and interests of the participants.

This program will be facilitated by NaperLaunch business librarian Lindsay Harmon and SCORE mentors Chuck Turack and Phil Brown, both of whom have expertise in operational management and strategic planning and have helped hundreds of small business owners with their UVPs.

For details and to register, visit our website: https://napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/naperlaunch-startup-roundtable-what-my-value-proposition