Business Center Newsletter
While the Pratt Library Business Center prepares for a busy spring 2012 season of programs we have a few to keep you busy and informed for our slow, but steady winter season.
Baltimore CASH have two upcoming programs in January and February. On January 10 from 6 – 7pm, CASH will feature a workshop on getting your finances in check for the New Year called, “Financial Planning for the Year Ahead.” They are also offering an hour long workshop, “Money Workshop for Couples,” on February 7, also from 6 – 7pm. Both workshops require a reservation. If you are interested please call 410-234-2803 or email meghann@baltimorecashcampaign.org.
We want to welcome a newcomer to our programming offerings: Bruce Nowakowski, of Nowakowski Business Accounting and Business Services will help small business owners understand how to maximize profits by minimizing taxable income in his debut program, “Maximizing Your Small Business Income.” The program is scheduled for January 12 from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the Poe Room.
Keep in mind that the Reisterstown Branch is hosting a Business Plan Workshop at their location on January 31 from 6 – 7:30pm. For more information on this program, call them at 410-396-0948.
On another note, the Business Center at the Central branch is now offering free tax services to our patrons for those with family incomes of $50,000 and under and to individuals with incomes of $25,000 and under. This program is in collaboration with Baltimore CASH and the IRS through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program.
This service will be scheduled January 21 through February 26, 2012 on every Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm and is by reservation only. We will begin taking reservations after the first of the year. Please call 410-396-5317 to make reservations. We look forward to extending our assistance to the community in this new way!
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 with your suggestions! You can email me at rcruitt@prattlibrary.org or call at 410-396-5317.
We also make available one-on-one assistance for those in the process of writing a plan where we will spend time to catering to the entrepreneur’s needs. This service is by appointment only: so call us at 410-396-5317 and make an appointment.
Do you have a resolution to be more financially successful this year? The Baltimore CASH Campaign will show you what YOU can do to increase your odds of having a successful 2012. Learn how you can use your tax refund for savings, tools for better money management, free resources to improve your credit, and information to boost your financial power. (Tuesday, January 10, 6:00 - 7:00pm)
To register, call 410-234-2803 or email meghann@baltimorecashcampaign.org
Bruce Nowakowski, of Nowakowski Business Accounting and Business Services, will help small business owners understand how to maximize profits by minimizing taxable income. (Thursday, January 12, 4:30 - 5:30pm)
Introduction to online and print resources most valuable for your business plan research and writing needs, including information relating to demographics, industry trends, marketing and competition. Presented by Ray Cruitt of the Pratt Library's Business Center. Schedule: Reisterstown Branch - (Tuesday, January 31, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Come with your partner and uncover your personal money style, identify financial goals and leave with the tools you need to work effectively together to build a financially secure future. (Tuesday, February 7, 6:00 - 7:00pm)
To register, call 410-234-2803 or email meghann@baltimorecashcampaign.org
This service will be scheduled January 21 through February 26, 2012 on every Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm and is by reservation only. We will begin taking reservations after the first of the year. Please call 410-396-5317 to make reservations. We look forward to extending our assistance to the community in this new way!
