February Small Business Classes

Two training opportunities for February! Improve both your presentation and business research skills.

The Reference & Adult Services Department sponsors a monthly Small Business Lunch & Learn. We are offering a bonus training opportunity in February. These events are free of charge and no registration is required. Contact Reference at askus [at] hmcpl [dot] org or 256-532-5975 if you have any questions.

Small Business Lunch & Learn: “"Speaking for a Change!”

Monday, February 6, 2012

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe Street

Second Floor Events Room

Presenter: Karen Maloy, Mutual Blessings Success Strategies

This presentation is designed to instruct in the art of communication; helping participants to create and design presentations that will deliver their message clearly, and with confidence. Bring a sack lunch, and drinks will be provided.

Small Business Workshop: "Finding Your Customers with ReferenceUSA"

Monday, February 13, 2012

3:00-4:00 p.m.

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library, 915 Monroe Street

Auditorium, First Floor

Presenter: Lucas Christensen, InfoGroup

Mr. Christensen will demonstrate how to use the ReferenceUSA database to locate customers and generate lists of contacts. He will also show jobseekers how to identify potential employers and prepare for an interview. HMCPL provides access to ReferenceUSA to all its library patrons with a valid card and PIN.