Take Small Business Courses at the Library

Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the Dakota County Libraries system.

Learn what it takes to launch and grow a small business with free classes offered by WomenVenture and Dakota County Library.  

“How to Write a Business Plan” will provide tips on planning a practical business model that will help your business stand out in a positive, concise and persuasive way. The classes will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, and Tuesday, March 13 at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville.  

“How to Finance Your Business” will teach strategies for getting money from the right sources including banks, non-profit lenders, grants and more. Those classes are scheduled from 1:30-3 p.m. on Monday, April 2, and Monday, April 9 at the Wentworth Library in West St. Paul.  

“How to Get a Lender to Say Yes” will demonstrate what makes an effective business loan proposal and provide tips on small business financing and underwriting. The courses will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, and Tuesday, May 1 at the Farmington Library.

Registration and attendance at both sessions is required. For more information or to register, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library or call 651-450-2900.