June 17, 2009 > Master Key Business Skills at Newark Library Master Key Business Skills at Newark Library Learn key skills to start, buy or expand your business at five free workshops at Newark Library. Home-Based Businesses Saturday, June 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Find out how to choose, start and operate a home-based business. Writing an Effective Business Plan Thursday, July 9, 6 - 8 p.m. Learn to create a business plan as a tool for finance, growth and operations. Arrange to work with a SCORE advisor to develop your plan. Financing a Business Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Win financial backing with an effective financial plan. Lending and investment sources will be covered. Marketing & Sales Saturday, July 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Master the four essentials of a marketing plan. Learn marketing and sales skills and specific tactics for expanding your business. Accounting Saturday, July 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Learn fundamentals of business accounting. Registration is required. Sign up at the Information Desk at Newark Library, e-mail Barbara at btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org or call her at (510) 795-2627 x20. Newark Library is a branch of Alameda County Library. It is located at 6300 Civic Terrace Ave., Newark. The workshops are sponsored by Alameda County Library, the California State Library, the Newark Chamber of Commerce, East Bay SCORE and the Small Business Administration. Barbara Telford-Ishida Adult Services Librarian btelford-ishida@aclibrary.org (510) 795-2627 x20