Business Data at Portland Public Library

This is a FREE Workshop sponsored by the Portland Public Library. Pre-registration is required.

The Business Data Workshop with PPL Business Team Leader Will Bandoma will show you how to find in depth information to help you launch or grow your business. Use online research tools to save you time, money and credibility which can be accessed (with your PPL card) either at the Library or from home.

Learn how to:

• Access thousands of sample business plans 
• Conduct in-depth market research via reports not freely available on the internet 
• Learn about your competition using our online business directory (ie. how many employees they have, average annual sales, management team) 
• Find out consumer spending behavior specific to geographic location (eg: How much does the average person in Portland spend on baked goods per year?) 
• Read full text trade journals and popular magazines in the areas of business and industry 
• Download and print legal forms