Small Business Entrepreneurship: Doing Business in L.A.

Are you an entrepreneur? Do you dream of being your own boss? Are you a current small business owner and want to expand your enterprise, but not sure where to start?

Below are a variety of library programs that can help you on the path to business success no matter where you are in the process.

Check out "LAPL Means Business" (PDF format)

Online

March 31, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Guide to Earned Income Tax Credit: Get more in your tax refund

Join us for this informative webinar about the refundable Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) programs, along with some new updates such as the California Golden State Stimulus. Learn how to quality and claim these important tax credits. A Q & A session will follow.

Topics covered include:

Earned Income Tax Credit (Federal EITC)
California Earned Income Tax Credit (Cal EITC) and new updates
Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC)
How to claim and quality for the EITC, Cal EITC, and YCTC
Free Tax Filing Service (VITA)

Streaming live on: YouTube and Facebook.

This program is in partnership with PACE Business Development Center.

Laptop on a table with its screen stating the phrase online banking.

Junipero Serra Branch Library

April 1, 2021 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Learning Circle: Ready, Set, Bank

Ready, Set, Bank is an educational program that gives you the tools and confidence to start banking online. Learn about the convenience of online banking in a guided and comfortable environment with your peers.

Online banking offers plenty of advantages:

You can bank from anywhere.
Safely keep track of your money and transactions in real time.
It’s really easy once you learn how.

Plus, those who complete the course may receive a $50 gift card.

Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Library

April 1, 2021 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Learning Circle: Ready, Set, Bank

Online banking offers plenty of advantages:

You can bank from anywhere.
Safely keep track of your money and transactions in real time.
It’s really easy once you learn how.

Plus, those who complete the course may receive a $50 gift card.

Junipero Serra Branch Library

April 8, 2021 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Learning Circle: Ready, Set, Bank

Online banking offers plenty of advantages:

You can bank from anywhere.
Safely keep track of your money and transactions in real time.
It’s really easy once you learn how.

Plus, those who complete the course may receive a $50 gift card.

Exposition Park - Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Library

April 8, 2021 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Learning Circle: Ready, Set, Bank

Online banking offers plenty of advantages:

You can bank from anywhere.
Safely keep track of your money and transactions in real time.
It’s really easy once you learn how.

Plus, those who complete the course may receive a $50 gift card.

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Small Business Entrepreneurship: Doing Business in L.A.

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