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Travel the world through art! (K-5th Grade)
Wednesdays; 2 p.m. at John and Judy Gay Library (JJGL)
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It Might Get Messy! (6th-12th Grade)
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
We go from Ethiopia, where a traditional handwoven cloth gets a makeover in the form of baby blankets, to Egypt, where an entrepreneur gives his love of street food a modern twist. In South Africa, a car-sharing service is helping customers beat traffic.
2) Start your own freelance writing business: the complete guide to starting and scaling from scratch
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Breaking into freelance writing has gotten much easier for word-savvy entrepreneurs like you. But even in the golden age of content creation, you still need to know what it takes to launch and consistently pitch your services so you can grow and scale your freelance writing side hustle into a full-fledged career you really love. Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business is an easy-to-understand, introductory, and nontechnical approach to the world...
Author
Series
Startup squad volume 2
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Harriet's brothers are hoping to enter a local battle of the bands Winning could get them on a reality TV show! But low funds have left them without even a working guitar. The Startup Squad jumps into action--and quickly pulls together a plan to sell T-shirts to raise money. The girls have a lot of great ideas--until everything starts to go wrong. When all the problems start turning disappointed fans into an angry mob, the girls realize they have...
Author
Series
Startup squad volume 3
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Girls mean business in the third novel of this series about friendship and entrepreneurship that Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan, calls "A great read!" All four friends in the Startup Squad want to raise money-but when they can't agree on what business to start next, they strike off on their own. Didi's idea seems perfect: making place cards for a wedding. But after the wedding planner gets sick, Didi finds...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Bob Riefstahl is the founder and managing partner of 2WIN! Global, a business training and consulting firm. In the 12 years since he left a successful career as vice president of sales for a large company to start his own venture, Bob has built his client base to profitability - a list that includes some of the most important software and technology companies in the world, including Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, HP, and IBM. In this program, Bob discusses...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Prior to opening the Zuka Juice stores (later acquired by Jamba Juice), Jason Madsen owned and operated an architectural design/construction management firm. He had no experience in restaurant operations prior to a consulting engagement with Zuka Juice, and his educational background at the time was architecture and political science. Yet after only five years in the restaurant industry, he had expanded into several locations, made a profitable exit,...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Realizing his desire to enter the hair care industry at a young age, Gregory Chavez entered cosmetology school and graduated in 1984. Gregory relocated and began working for Paul Mitchell Systems in Los Angeles, California, and this initial experience in the industry prompted him to continue honing his craft in California, Texas, New York, and Connecticut for the better part of 15 years. Gregory now owns the Salon Professional Academy in Colorado...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Randy Price is the CEO of the Rocky Mountain Restaurant Group. Randy went from working in restaurants to successfully starting and profiting from four of his own restaurants: Sonterra Grill (innovative Southwest), Slayton's (Kansas City-style BBQ), Salsa Brava (fresh Mexican grill), and Piazza Italian Kitchen (wine bar and pizzeria). In this program, Randy discusses the 20% factor in staffing; how theoretical food costs can help you spot potential...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Jim Reeder is a cofounder of Consider It Sold. He left his job as an engineer and built this company from scratch using eBay and other channels, becoming one of the top 200 distributors on eBay - out of 200 million total distributors! Jim also learned how to brand lines of products and market them in cost-effective ways. In this program, Jim discusses where to find the valuable products that your customers want; how to negotiate the best price on...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Richard Skorman started his bookstore right out of college in 1975. He has added to and expanded his bookstore in many ways over the last 36 years - even incorporating a movie theater at one point! His keys to success? Creativity, community involvement, and close relationships with his customers. In this program, Richard discusses how many books you need to start out; where to find your inventory; why remainder books may not be the best buy; the vital...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Picnic Basket Catering began in 1989 when Michelle Talarico and Kathy Dreiling combined their passion for food and quest for adventure and opened the doors to an innovative yet affordable catering alternative. Eleven years later they launched a sister company called Cravings to address the need for upscale social catering for everything from weddings to galas. And then they expanded again in 2005 with Buffalo Gals. Each company offers something a...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Ivars Spons started his career as an electrical engineer, but his love and passion for wine gave him the opportunity to work in a wine shop, which he then bought and made into his own. Ten years later, Sovereignty Wines is prospering, and Ivars is looking to expand. In this program, Ivars discusses what licenses you need, where to get them, and how much they will cost; the importance of a love of wine and a passion to serve people; how much inventory...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Shane Milberger is the owner of Milberger Farms, which he started in 1986 with two small tractors, a generous amount of self determination, and a great work ethic. His farm has since grown from 26 acres to more than 300, and Shane has become a grower for Whole Foods Market. Shane also has a roadside stand and is known in his area as the King of Chili for his remarkable chili peppers. In this program, Shane discusses how to estimate costs per acre;...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Brad Keating is the CEO of The Insurance Superstore. With the help of a mentor, he went from golf instructor to independent insurance agent and within three years of starting his first agency was making six figures. Brad currently operates successful agencies in several different states and has established The Insurance Superstore inside Walmart. In this program, Brad discusses how to get started with a pen and a mentor; how to select the products...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Tom Brunk, a former banker, founded Brunk and Brunk Metro Brokers in 1984 to provide services in the areas of real estate investment and development, property management, and relocation. Tom is considered to be a major thought leader in the industry and is often sought for his insights into the trends and topics that are shaping the future of the rental property industry. In this program, Tom discusses how to locate and evaluate potential rental properties;...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Brian Bahr started his career as an accountant and had no prior home building experience before he and his wife founded Challenger Homes - a company that they started in their garage and grew into one of the top five residential home building companies in Colorado. In this program, Brian discusses how to launch your own home building business; how to finance each home project; insider tips on how to leverage buyers; how to design floor plans that...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Joe Niemczyk has an extensive 27-year background in the self-storage industry. His company, Executive Self Storage Associates, is located in seven states and includes more than 3 million square feet of storage. Joe is often a featured speaker at trade shows, seminars, and workshops focused on issues of importance to the self-storage industry. In this program, Joe discusses how to evaluate and pick the right location for your own business; how to choose...
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Jesse Schwarz is the CEO of VRE Asset Group. Jesse owns and operates a successful Internet marketing business that he started with less than $1,000 and no previous Internet knowledge. In three years he became one of the leading traffic generators and has an incredible $60,000-per-month passive income! In this program, Jesse discusses how to utilize free tools to build your business; what Elance, Commission Junction, Google AdSense, and Wordtracker...
Series
Pub. Date
[2012], c2011
Language
English
Description
Rich Crawford is the founder and CEO of Midwest Wind Resources, a company that produces and sells multimillion-dollar volumes of wind energy. A hands-on expert, Rich works with everyone involved with the exploration, equipment, and infrastructure required to broker wind energy in many states throughout the U.S. In this program, Rich discusses how the wind energy industry works; the backgrounds that prepare you for working in the wind energy industry;...
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