In the classic book Think and Grow Rich, author Napoleon Hill writes that power comes from accumulated knowledge and an individual can organize that knowledge and accumulate more of it and do so faster by taking advantage of the “master mind,” those persons who have mastered certain skills or processes and who possess superior subject matter knowledge.
Naperville Public Library provides access to many digital resources, but a key one to update and learn new skills is Lynda.com. Lynda.com is an online learning platform that contains thousands of streaming videos that can help anyone learn business software, technology and creative skills.
Access is free for Naperville Public Library cardholders and easy to use. Just log in with a library card number/username and PIN.
Whether starting a new venture or growing a current business, entrepreneurs need access to information and planning tools to help them achieve their goals. Small Business Resource Center covers the major areas of starting and operating a business, including planning, financing, accounting, taxes, management, human resources and marketing.
This online resource brings together hundreds of sample business plans and the content of 300 small business journals. The content now also includes a wide range of other media and sources:
One of the many online resources available at Naperville Public Library is called AtoZ databases. This resource offers access to a directory of businesses and of residences in the United States. With a little bit of experience, it is relatively simple to navigate this powerful source of data.
Now there is a very simple way to get that experience. AtoZ databases runs live training webinars on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. CST or 2:30 p.m. CST.
