If you’re currently thinking about entrepreneurship for the first time or you’re an established business owner, the BRIC has resources to help support your current needs. Learn how BRIC’s extensive digital resources can help your business start, grow, and thrive! Join a business librarian in this virtual session for an introduction to BRIC’s business databases and services, plus, learn how to book a librarian!

All resources are accessible remotely with your Free Library of Philadelphia library card number and PIN. Don’t have a library card? Get one here: https://catalog.freelibrary.org/MyResearch/register

Attendees will be able to:
– Review research database options
– Learn how to generate sales leads, conduct a competitive analysis, and start demographic research
– Discover free resources, such as sample business plans, online courses, & more

Target Audience:
– Budding Entrepreneurs
– Start-up Small Businesses
– Philadelphia residents

Presenter: Lonnie Johnson
Librarian Supervisor 1, Business Resource and Innovation Center

Lonnie Johnson is a Librarian Supervisor at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Business Resource and Innovation Center (BRIC). With a background in accounting and extensive experience as a business librarian, Lonnie specializes in assisting patrons with business plan development, focusing on industry research, market analysis, and competitive insights. Through one-on-one consultations—both in person and via Zoom—Lonnie helps entrepreneurs and small business owners navigate the complexities of business planning. Additionally, Lonnie oversees a diverse range of business-related programming, covering topics such as business formation, taxation, and financial literacy, ensuring the public has access to essential resources for success.