Business
Recent Virtual Program Recordings
Miss one of our virtual workshops? Check out the recordings on the Plano Public Library YouTube channel! Here’s what happened lately: Be a Citizen Scientist: eBird Explore the wonders of the natural world and contribute to real scientific research through citizen science. Learn about different citizen science opportunities and how you can participate. Exploring City of […]
Celebrate Small Business Week with PPL!
April 28-May 4, 2024 is National Small Business Week, and the library is here to support you and your small business. Keep reading to learn more about the amazing webinars, programs and resources available to develop and grow your own business. Business is a key component of our community, providing products, services, experiences and jobs. […]
Recent Virtual Program Recordings
Miss one of our virtual workshops? Check out the recordings on the Plano Public Library YouTube channel! Here’s what happened lately: Premiere Pro: Color Correction Premiere Pro is an Adobe Creative Cloud tool to edit video. You can see other Adobe Creative Cloud classes here. Genealogy: Family Search Learn basic site navigation to discover available […]
Plano Library Speaks: Business Networking in the Library!
https://traffic.libsyn.com/planolibrary/PLSpeaks29.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this episode with speak with SCORE business mentor Don Walter about the upcoming Business Networking Reception at Haggard Library (January 23), the ongoing TUES networking events, and business mentoring through SCORE through partnership with Plano Public Library. In this episode we mention the recent article on […]
Pro-Tip for Entrepreneurs: Networking is Key!
Guest post written by Holly McGowan, SCORE Dallas business mentor and workshop chair Congratulations! You have an idea, and you are ready to launch a business (or you already have)! But when people build a business, there’s one crucial element that often gets overlooked: networking. Think of networking as your secret goldmine, waiting to be […]
Getting Started: Gale Business – Entrepreneurship
Gale Business: Entrepreneurship is a reference database for all aspects of running a business. It includes start-up plans, budgeting aids, employee management ideas, marketing case studies, and more. With your Plano Public Library card, you have access to this amazing resource! You can get the basics in this blog post, and learn more during our […]
Small Business: Digital Presence
Team up with like-minded business people, start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs at our Team Up for Entrepreneurial Success (TUES) monthly meetup. Meetings offer opportunities for networking, problem-solving, access to resources and coaching with SCORE Dallas Mentors, subject matter experts and Plano Library staff. Group discussion follows a brief business-focused presentation. Bring your challenges to the group […]
Soft Skills Starter Kit
Take your soft skills to the next level with materials, resources and programming from Plano Public Library. Plano Public Library offers everything you need to learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, and pursue a new career. This month’s Starter Kit is all about those soft skills that are so important in the modern […]
Spring 2023 Resources for Your Small Business
The library as a whole is an amazing resource for a variety of interests, hobbies and tasks. If you’re an entrepreneur, the library and our community partners can be a game changer in terms of getting your small business started. SCORE Dallas Mentors and Workshops Connect with a SCORE Mentor to receive free small business […]
Job Search Starter Kit
Looking to change jobs? We’ve got you covered with materials, resources and programming from Plano Public Library. Plano Public Library offers everything you need to learn a new skill, develop a new hobby, and pursue a new career. This month’s Starter Kit highlights some of the many tools we offer to help you conduct a […]