SMALL BUSINESSOne-on-one Legal Assistance Legal assistance for start-ups and small business owners. Volunteers from the Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) answer your questions about commercial leases, contracts, intellectual property and legal structures. *Appointments must be made through the Small Business Development Center at 718.797.0187.Tuesday, July 10 | 5:30 – 7:30 pmCentral Library, Trustees Room

JOB SEEKING & CAREERSResume & Career Help Need help with your resume or job searching skills? Meet one-on-one with a trained librarian who can provide information on career-related topics, including resume, cover letter and interviewing. This service is provided on a walk-in basis.Saturday, July 14 | 11 am – 1 pm & 3 – 5 pm Central Library, Business & Career Center

Computer Basics an KREYÒLLearn the basics of computer hardware, applications and techniques. Conducted in Haitian Creole.Monday, July 16 | 6 – 8 pm Central Library, Room 214 Upgrade Workplace Skills with Lynda & Metrix Get job ready and advance your career with valuable courses via Lynda and Metrix Learning System. These online learning platforms allow you to take skill-building classes without paying hundreds of dollars. Basic internet skills and a BPL library card are required. Please arrive promptly.Wednesday, July 18 | 3 – 4:30 pm Central Library, Balcony Conference Room

Freelance Isn’t Free Act: Know Your RightsThe New York City Office of Labor Policy and Standards (OLPS) will provide information on the Freelance Isn't Free Act, including: what freelance workers are entitled to under the law, what hiring parties should provide in their contracts, and how OLPS helps to ensure that workers receive payment on time and in full.Monday, July 23 | 3 – 4 pmCentral Library, Info Commons Lab

Internet Basics an KREYÒLLearn what the internet is and how to navigate internet browsers. Conducted in Haitian Creole.Monday, July 23 | 6 – 8 pmCentral Library, Room 2

Resume & Career HelpNeed help with your resume or job searching skills? Details about where you can get assistance can be found at bklynlibrary.org/business/career-help

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FEATURED PROGRAMSDigital Marketing for Savvy Entrepreneurs: Launch & Grow Your Business

A Blueprint for Your BusinessIs attracting clients and generating revenue a challenge for you? Discover the steps to launching a successful marketing campaign with all the supporting elements needed to generate leads, get sales and have consistent cash flow. Nicole McCullum of Captivate Designs, will address multi-channel marketing strategy, increasing website traffic, building your email list and much more.Monday, July 16 | 6:30 – 8 pmCentral Library, Dweck Center

Google It! Make Your Website Work for You If you’re launching a new business website (or sprucing up an old site), Google Coach Angelina Darrisaw Cheeks can help. Attend this workshop to understand search engine optimization and using social media to grow your business. Learn how to create a search-friendly site that’s useful for customers and supports your business goals. This is an interactive workshop. Bring your laptops, tablets and mobile devices to participate.Monday, July 23 | 6:30 – 8 pmCentral Library, Dweck Center

Podcasting 101Step up your game! Podcast consultant Monique T. Marshall will show you how. Not podcasting yet? Get tips on how to get started and position your podcast for success. Already podcasting? Learn new ways to market and monetize your podcast. Understand how to plan your episodes to grow your audience and your business.Monday, July 30 | 6:30 – 8 pmCentral Library, Dweck Center

Lead support for PowerUP! is made possible by Dime Community Bank. Additional funding is provided by Con Edison, ReferenceUSA, Elizabeth Crowell & Robert Wilson, Ridgewood Savings Bank and Signature Bank.

Programs occur at Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza, unless otherwise noted. For program registration, visit our website at bklynlib.org/business or call 718.623.7000 (option 4).