Central Library hosts an annual small business series of free, in-person workshops and a legal clinic for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. This year workshops will cover essential business topics such as financial statements, law, marketing, certifications, and intellectual property. Browse our list of business book recommendations that will inform, inspire, and instruct you, no matter how new or established your business may be.
Questions about the Small Business Series at Central Library? Call Central Library and ask to speak with a Business Librarian.
Walk-ins are welcome but registration is preferred. Registration opens on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
2024 Small Business Series
- Event: Data Axle Training
- Date & Time: Monday, September 09, 3:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: In this workshop you will learn how to use Data Axle Reference Solutions – a database available free through the library – to identify new sales prospects, create marketing lists, identify key business contacts, gather competitive business intelligence, and more.
- Register Here
- Event: The Legal Aspects of Starting a Small Business
- Date & Time: Monday, September 09, 6:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: In this workshop you will be introduced to some of the essential legal aspects of starting a small business, such as how to choose a legal structure for your business.
- Register Here
- Event: Reach Your Target Customer: Creating a Marketing Plan for Your Business
- Date & Time: Tuesday, September 10, 6:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: In this workshop you will learn practical strategies and actionable insights to effectively connect with your desired target audience.
- Register Here
- Event: Start Strong
- Date & Time: Monday, September 16, 6:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: This presentation is geared towards aspiring entrepreneurs and those just starting their small business. We’ll cover basic information about Indiana business taxes: how to register to collect and remit taxes, an overview of common tax types, and how to file and pay business taxes correctly.
- Register Here
- Event: Stay Strong
- Date & Time: Tuesday, September 17, 6:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: This presentation is for small business owners who are just starting out or growing their business and have more complicated questions about their state tax requirements.
- Register Here
- Event: Small Business and Intellectual Property Legal Clinic
- Date & Time: Monday, September 23, 4:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: Do you have questions about the legal aspects of starting a business or intellectual property such as trademarks and patents? Drop by the Legal Clinic to meet one-on-one with an attorney.
- No Registration Required.
- Event: Protecting Your Business: An Intellectual Property Masterclass for Entrepreneurs
- Date & Time: Monday, September 23, 6:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: Learn how to safeguard your groundbreaking ideas with patents, protect confidential data with trade secrets, establish a strong brand with trademarks, and secure your creative works with copyrights.
- Register Here
- Event: Don’t Fear the Spreadsheet: Small Biz Setup, Financial Statements, and Reporting Requirements
- Date & Time: Tuesday, September 24, 6:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: This workshop will explore different types of financial statements, how to understand them, and how to use them to manage your business and make numbers-informed business decisions.
- Register Here
- Event: Certification of MBE/WBE/DOBEs in the City of Indianapolis
- Date & Time: Monday, September 30, 6:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: This workshop will provide an overview of the City of Indianapolis’ Minority, Women, veteran, and/or Disabled-Owned Business Enterprise program, including benefits and requirements of certification, the application process, and recertification.
- Register Here
- Event: AI and the Entrepreneur: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Your Business
- Date & Time: Tuesday, October 01, 6:00pm
- Location: Central Library
- Description: The goal of this presentation is to educate traditional business owners on the power and possibilities of integrating AI tools in various aspects of their business.
- Register Here