We've partnered with the Ann Arbor Area SCORE office to offer FREE virtual small business programs. You do NOT need to have a YDL library card to attend these programs, but you DO have to register for each program in order to get the link. Feel free to share these programs with your community, all are welcome to attend. *Dollars and Sense of eCommerce Wednesday, April 7 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm* Interested in eCommerce? This program, will discuss the cost of eCommerce to a business, including payment apps, accounting software, and what to look for in an online banking service. We’ll look at two finance software systems and their services for a Point-of-Sale system: Square vs. Stripe, and the apps they support. Register here: https://www.ypsilibrary.org/event/dollars-and-sense-of-ecommerce/ *Virtual Road Map to Your Local Hauling/Junk Removal Business Wednesday, April 14 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm* If you’re interested in starting a small hauling or junk removal business, this program is for you! We’ll discuss the range of services that can be offered in hauling and junk removal businesses. Topics covered include: capital equipment, facilities, licensing and insurance requirements. You’ll also get information on key elements in starting or formalizing your business: critical success factors, basics of funding, and banking. Register here: https://www.ypsilibrary.org/event/virtual-road-map-to-your-local-hauling-jun... *Growing your Business Internationally Monday, May 17 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm* Looking for markets outside the U.S? Come learn more about exporting from Romy Ancog, Lead Export Finance Manager of the US Export Assistance Center, U.S. Small Business Administration. He’ll talk about why you should consider exporting now, how to sell safely in the international market, which federal and state resources can help you, and potential loans and grants available for exporters. Register here: https://www.ypsilibrary.org/event/growing-your-business-internationally/ -- Paula C. Drummond Head, Adult Services Department Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 482-4110 Ext. 1306 drummond@ypsilibrary.org <https://husky.ypsilibrary.org/owa/redir.aspx?REF=_mn39L7Y2bDAjtb914NTArR2QouVnHEMvRHy-S1FJP_gCpWgzeTYCAFtYWlsdG86ZHJ1bW1vbmRAeXBzaWxpYnJhcnkub3Jn>