Nearly a quarter of US consumers (23%) are considering starting a new business in 2024, according to findings from the Entrepreneurship in 2024 Report commissioned by Intuit QuickBooks in December 2023. Over 4,500 respondents on a survey say business ownership is a better way to build personal wealth in 2024 than buying a home.
If you are one of the 23% of consumers starting a business or if you already have a business and are working on improvements, the Library can help! This "Small Business and Side Hustles" newsletter connects you to free Library and community resources to help you on your way!
This month, we're giving you an overview of the resources we plan to highlight in 2024.
# Books We Recommend
Have you ever dreamed of a way to earn extra money, cover unexpected expenses, or step away from a corporate job and create a life that's more in line with what you truly value? Create a successful side hustle that pays off in a life-changing way with this definitive guide from two expert side hustlers. This husband-and-wife team has built multiple million-dollar side hustles and they're here to let you in on the secrets of how they finally said goodbye to their corporate life to become full-time parents and part-time entrepreneurs!
Through stories of young entrepreneurs who have started businesses, this book illustrates how to turn hobbies, skills, and interests into profit-making ventures. Mariotti describes the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and covers the nuts and bolts of getting a business up, running, and successful. It doesn't matter how old you are or where you're from; you can start a profitable business. The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business will show you how.
There has never been a better time to level the playing field! You are accustomed to being the first in your family to do many things, often entering rooms where no one else looks like you. You are the first to go to college and the first to start a business, and now you have embraced the mission to become the first generation in your family's new legacy! This book is designed to give you the mentorship you need to build an independent and wildly successful, profitable minority business enterprise.
#Life Lit Workshops
Don't miss these FREE workshops for starting a business and handling your finances - offered at library locations across Jacksonville. No need to bring anything but yourself to participate!
- Life Lit: Entrepreneurship Basics
- January 23, 6 PM at West Branch
- Life Lit: Financial Wellness - Building Your Financial Foundation
- January 30, 6:30 PM at South Mandarin Branch
- Life Lit: Starting and Growing a Small Business
- February 15, 7 PM at Southeast Regional Branch
- Life Lit: One Page Marketing Plan with SBDC
- February 29, 10 AM at Main Library
#Featured Resource: Magazines
#Through Flipster, you have instant access to the following magazines:
- Entrepreneur's Startups – For anyone dreaming of launching a business, Entrepreneur's Startups is the must-have resource for hands-on insights and information on how to get off the ground and running in no time. It gives the inspiration and easy-to-follow guidance all aspiring business owners need to get going fast and keep going strong.
- MONEY helps you take charge of your finances, providing trusted advice to successfully earn, plan, invest, and spend. MONEY provides in-depth coverage of stocks, mutual funds, the markets, the economy, and the best things money can buy – from travel and technology to home and luxury goods. MONEY also gives you advice on college savings and retirement planning.
- FORTUNE covers the entire field of business, including specific companies and business trends, tech innovation prominent business leaders, and new ideas shaping the global marketplace. FORTUNE is particularly well known for its exceptionally reliable annual rankings of companies. FORTUNE furthers your understanding of the economy, provides implementable business strategies, and gives you the practical knowledge you need to maximize your own success.
- Forbes – Beyond its famed lists, Forbes has a unique voice in its coverage of global business stories. Whether it's reporting on the "next Facebook" or scrutinizing a new tax law, Forbes covers stories with uncanny insight and conciseness that hurried business folks appreciate. Read Forbes today for rigorous, to-the-point business analysis.
- Bloomberg Businessweek delivers the business information you need: surprising and timely perspectives on the most important issues of today and unique stories you won't find anywhere else. With Bloomberg Businessweek, you'll have the insights you need to take advantage of the new reality and thrive in today's complex global economy.
#Browse Overdrive for even more digital magazines:
- Handmade Seller – Enter the world where creativity meets commerce. This popular publication empowers artisans and small business owners with insightful strategies, marketing tips, and success stories, fostering a community that celebrates craftsmanship and business acumen. Elevate your artisanal ventures and transform passion into profit.
- SUCCESS offers advice on best business practices, inspiration from major personalities in business and entertainment, and motivation to improve mind and body so that readers are in the best possible mental and physical shape to compete and reach their goals.
- Start Your Business Now! – Whether you're looking for an excuse to quit your day job or just a side hustle, here's a complete guide for starting that business you’ve been dreaming of. Where to apply for copyrights, patents, and trademarks. How to build a business plan or shop a Hollywood script. How to launch an e-commerce website or an Etsy shop, find and keep customers, and promote your products on social media. Whether it’s registering your business, designing your logo, understanding the tax implications, or getting on Shark Tank, this comprehensive guide will help you become the entrepreneur you always knew you could be.
#Featured Databases
#Gale Business
- GALE OneFile: Entrepreneurship
- Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how-to guides, and articles. Topics covered: Plan, Fund, Start, and Manage. Each topic has subtopics.
- GALE Business: DemographicsNow
- Gain consumer and market insight from highly detailed demographic data on millions of U.S. businesses and how to understand customer segmentation.
#Learn FREE with LinkedIn Learning
Try out LinkedIn Learning, a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve their goals. All you need is your library card and PIN to enjoy unlimited FREE access to 16,000+ on-demand courses.
Using the LinkedIn Learning mobile app?
The Library ID (case sensitive) is: jaxpubliclibrary.
#Courses We Recommend:
- LinkedIn Learning: Entrepreneurship. Get the training you need to stay ahead with expert-led courses on Entrepreneurship.
