http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTNews.aspxRSS news feed based on the Business, Science and Technology Newsletter.en-usCopyright 2007, Enoch Pratt Free Library4/17/2012 12:21:17 PMBusiness, science, technologyjobAndCareerNews.xslhttp://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/bstRSS.jpghttp://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTRSS.aspx The Spring 2012 season in upon us and the Pratt Business Center has some exciting programs coming up!Baltimore CASH have three upcoming programs in May and June. On May 8, from 6 – 7pm, CASH will feature a workshop designed to get you up to speed on your credit management called, “Understanding Your Credit.” They are also offering on the same day a two hour workshop on budgeting help for those over 55 called, “Budgeting Workshop for Folks Over 55;” look for this program on May 8 from 2pm to 4pm in the Poe Room. And finally, on June 12 from 6pm to 7pm, CASH is offering a workshop on basic personal finance called Personal Finance 101. All three workshops require a reservation. If you are interested please call 410-234-2803 or email meghann@baltimorecashcampaign.org. Bruce Nowakowski, of Nowakowski Business Accounting and Business Services is returning this May with a workshop in Excel and Quickbooks for Small Business Owners. This is a informational event on the benefits of using these programs to manage your business effectively. The program is titled “Quickbooks and MS Excel for Small Business Owners” Attend on May 15 from 6pm to 7pm in the Meyehoff Children’s Garden otherwise known as the “Night Room.” Keep in mind that the Herring Run Branch is hosting a Business Plan Workshop at their location on May 29 from 6 – 7:45pm. For more information on this program, call them at 410-396-0996.Pratt is also happy to introduce local author and financial coach, Jennifer Matthews for a workshop on saving money. Her book, 12 Ways to Put Money in Your Pocket Without a Part-time Job, explains in detail what she will be covering in this workshop. Attend this program along with refreshments on May 1 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. It is a pleasure for us to offer these programs to you and we are always looking for new programming to assist the community in their financial needs. If you have an idea for a program that you have yet to see offered here or would like to see again, please feel free to contact me, Ray Cruitt, with your suggestions! You can email me at rcruitt@prattlibrary.org or call at 410-396-5317.http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTNews.aspxJennifer Matthews is a local author and motivational speaker whose new book, 12 Ways to Put Money in Your Pocket Every Month without a Part-time Job, is an excellent primer for those finding it challenging to get ahead in this economy. Tuesday, May 01, 2012 (5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Poe Room... http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTNews.aspx#Boost your budget by increasing your income and decreasing your expenses. Learn how to create a budget, how to stretch your money, and find out about the comprehensive tools available to manage your budget. Tuesday, May 08, 2012 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) Poe Room... http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTNews.aspx#Learn about credit scores, reports, and how to best manage your credit. Find out how you can build credit into an asset or clean up a problematic past. Tuesday, May 08, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Poe Room... http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTNews.aspx#Bruce Nowakowski, a local business accountant, talks about how Quick Books and MS Excel can add to your business success by keeping better records, seeing expense trends, and keeping track of budgets. Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Meyerhoff Children's Garden... http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTNews.aspx#The Pratt Library has a wealth of information on writing business plans, financing businesses, and marketing research. Tuesday, May 29, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.) Presented by Ray O'Keefe Cruitt from the Pratt Library's Business Center.... http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTNews.aspx#Learn about budgeting, credit, saving, and long term planning for your future. Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012 (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) Meyerhoff Children's Garden... http://www.prattlibrary.org/locations/bst/newsletter/BSTNews.aspx#