Do you need a website for your small business? EBRPL Small Business presents a beginner-friendly class on building a basic website with WordPress, an online web content management system. Come join us at the Main Library at Goodwood on Saturday, January 20 at 2 p.m. as we walk through the steps to build a free website dedicated to your small business or personal brand. For more information, call 231-3750.
Get FREE, Certified Professional Career & Job Search Help Virtually! If you need help with your job search or career, but can’t make it to the Career Center in-person, we can come to you through the power of our online videos. Our videos provide guidance on how to write resumes and cover letters, answer interview questions, complete online job applications, negotiate your salary, find
work-from-home jobs, and much more. We even have dedicated playlists for teens, Spanish-speaking citizens, and the formerly incarcerated. Whatever type of help you need with your job search or career progression, we’ve got a video for that! Check out the following videos (and more!) here:
The ADA and the Job Search, Part 2: Accommodations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections for jobseekers with disabilities, including accommodations during the job search, testing, and interviewing process. In this video, we discuss what types of accommodations might be available, as well as when and how you can request accommodations.
Become a Better Manager: How to Lead and Empower Employees
Join us at the Main Library at Goodwood on Wednesday, November 8 at 6 p.m. to learn how to become a better communicator, a better leader, and a better manager to empower your employees. This workshop will cover real world examples and easy-to-use tools so that you can be a more impactful leader. You will walk away with communication and feedback techniques that work. The workshop is led by Diana Barnes, a skilled manager with experience at Knock Knock Children’s Museum, Sherwin-Williams, and Apple. Registration is required. To register, please call 231-3733 or visit here.
EBRPL Small Business Presents: Building a Basic Website with WordPress
Do you need a website for your small business? EBRPL Small Business presents a beginner-friendly class on building a basic website with WordPress, an online web content management system. Come join us at the Main Library at Goodwood on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. as we walk through the steps to
build a free website dedicated to your small business or personal brand. For more information, call 231-3750.
You’ve worked hard and are well on your way to your dream career. Only one thing stands in your way…a test. Mometrix can help! Their database includes thousands of study guides, practice tests, and flashcard titles for 1,500 exams making Mometrix the most comprehensive test preparation company in the world. Their Product Development Department works hard to keep the materials aligned with the latest exam standards. Mometrix offers test prep in fields such as business, construction, law, healthcare, and real estate, just to name a few. You can also find test guides for K-12 students and college admissions! Access to this invaluable resource is FREE; all you need is your Library card! Visit here to invest in your future, today!
EBPR Library is a proud sponsor of this month’s 21st Century Business Forum webcast. On Wednesday, February 10th, Jon Gordon will interview New York Times No. 1 bestselling author and leadership expert, John Maxwell. Register for free today to join us at 11AM!
Accel5 is a business-focused database that takes the huge amounts of information available in books and webinars and crunches it into quick, easy summaries, so you can learn exactly what you need, exactly when you need it. They’ve also come up with some great resources on how to keep your business afloat during the Covid-19 crisis. Here’s what they have to say about it:
“As the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis continues to impact people and organizations, adapting to changing working conditions, coping with new challenges, and managing stress is critically important. Our team at Accel5 has compiled the following resources from top business authors, executives, and educators to help you and your organization stay productive, build new skills, and provide leadership during these challenging times. These items are accessible to all, regardless of subscription status.”
Accel5 is available from the Digital Library anywhere you can get an internet connection.
Join us at the Main Library on Goodwood for two classes on how to use the power of Google to build your business and jump-start your job search! On Thursday, January 23rd, you can take the following classes:
Grow with Google is coming to Baton Rouge! On Friday, October 11th, you can attend free workshops at the Scotlandville Branch Library and develop digital skills that will help you grow your business or find a new job. They’re even offering one-on-one coaching with a Googler to help you learn how to maximize your use of programs like G Suite, Google Ads, Google Analytics, and more. Here’s the schedule:
Registration is required, and spots are limited. Find more information about the event and register online!
Join us and parters SCORE, SBA, and more for a free workshop on social media for business! Next Monday, September 16th, you’ll learn the basis of forming a business plan, managing your personal and business credit, managing your cash flow, the foundations of social media, increasing opportunities with merchant services, and start-up financing. Register online!