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== About KNEXT Project ==
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[[File:KNEXT website.png|thumb|[https://knext.ischool.umd.edu/ KNEXT website]]]
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KNEXT is a three-year collaborative project between [https://www.kent.edu/iSchool '''Kent State University (KSU-SLIS)'''] and the [https://ischool.umd.edu/ '''University of Maryland (UMD-CIS''']), which partners with local public libraries, small business development centers, economic development organizations, and community advocacy groups to bring advanced data analytics and business intelligence (DA&BI) services to public libraries in order to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community advocates within two recovering communities in Ohio and Maryland. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Leadership Grants for National Digital Platform, this research project addresses the question: ''How can we integrate advances in big data and data analytics into libraries as essential community anchors in a way that empowers those communities while encouraging economic development and well-being?'' Hence, this project addresses two strategic goals of the IMLS: to “promote the use of technology to facilitate discovery of knowledge” within local communities through libraries and promote libraries as community anchors “to enhance civic engagement and economic vitality.”
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'''KNEXT is implemented in three phases:'''
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* Needs Assessment and Pre-Development Research,
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* Development and Initial Implementation,
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* Implementation and Evaluation.
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This resource is primarily oriented to idea and planning stages of starting a business and aims to help users and librarians locate library and community resources persons preparing to start a business. Questions related to running an existing and/or who are ready to register a business may be better suited to be supported by specific business support organizations. These are listed in the section dedicated to '''[[Currently Operating an Existing Business|currently operating an existing business]]'''. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/lg-71-17-0124-17 '''LG-71-17-0124-17''']. Please visit the KNEXT project website for further information: [https://knext.ischool.umd.edu/ KNEXT website].
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== PGCMLS Workforce & Community Development Team ==
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[[File:WCD Microsite Homepage.png|thumb|354x354px|[https://pgcmls.libnet.info/WCD/WCD-home Workforce & Community Development Microsite]]]
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The [https://pgcmls.libnet.info/WCD/WCD-home Workforce and Community Development (WCD]) team at [https://www.pgcmls.info/ Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS)] takes a holistic approach to help people build their careers. We support members of the community to obtain and maintain employment and build small businesses. We aid our community with career exploration by identifying their most fulfilling career aspirations. We are a bridge between community needs and resources to help our customers secure a sustainable future. As workforce team members, we recognize the importance of having time to focus on building a career. Career sustainability is essential to meeting basic psychological needs and overall well-being.
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Our goal is to help our customers achieve their full potential by providing them with guidance and career-related resources. As a team, we have created this [https://pgcmls.libnet.info/WCD/WCD-home microsite] to extend our programming and library's strategic framework. We want to ensure that we have those resources in place to help customers meet their basic needs. We also outlined career-focused resources for customers to support them in their journey towards a lasting career.
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* [https://catalog.pgcmls.info/polaris/search/browse.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&type=Browse&term=BUSINESS%20%26%20ECONOMICS&by=SU&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=&query=&page=0&searchid=0 PGCMLS Catalog - Business & Economics]
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*[https://ww1.pgcmls.info/small-business-resources PGCMLS Website - Small Business Resources]
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*[https://pgcmls.libnet.info/WCD/resource-training-library Workforce & Community Development Microsite Resource & Training Library]
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* [https://ww1.pgcmls.info/library-card-services Library Card Services]
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== Business Resources ==
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====Resources for Planning a Business: ====
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Brief summary belongs here.
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=====[[Planning a Business]] =====
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===<small>Resources for Starting a Business:</small>===
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Brief summary belongs here.
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===== [[Starting a Business]] =====
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===<small>Resources for Managing Business''':'''</small>===
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Brief summary belongs here.<!-- These will be a single landing page with links to existing partner organizations which are focused on each of these topics and a note on how best to hand-off. As well as other notes on things to prepare when approaching the support organizations-->
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===== [[Currently Operating an Existing Business]] =====
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===== Financing My Business (Accounting) =====
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===== Getting Funding =====
  
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===== Human Resources =====
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*
  
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===<small>Resources for Growing a Business''':'''</small>===
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Brief summary belongs here.
  
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===== [[Expanding a Business]] =====
  
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===<small>Resources for Closing a Business:</small>===
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Brief summary belongs here.
  
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===== [[Exiting a Business]] =====
  
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== Business Glossary ==
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The following business glossary has been provided by
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*[https://wiki.knext.io/wiki/Glossary Business Glossary]
  
== About KNEXT Project ==
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== Legal Services ==
[[File:KNEXT website.png|thumb|[https://knext.ischool.umd.edu/ KNEXT website]]]
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The following business glossary has been provided by
KNEXT is a three-year collaborative project between [https://www.kent.edu/iSchool '''Kent State University (KSU-SLIS)'''] and the [https://ischool.umd.edu/ '''University of Maryland (UMD-CIS''']), which partners with local public libraries, small business development centers, economic development organizations, and community advocacy groups to bring advanced data analytics and business intelligence (DA&BI) services to public libraries in order to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community advocates within two recovering communities in Ohio and Maryland. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Leadership Grants for National Digital Platform, this research project addresses the question: ''How can we integrate advances in big data and data analytics into libraries as essential community anchors in a way that empowers those communities while encouraging economic development and well-being?'' Hence, this project addresses two strategic goals of the IMLS: to “promote the use of technology to facilitate discovery of knowledge” within local communities through libraries and promote libraries as community anchors “to enhance civic engagement and economic vitality.”
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*[https://wiki.knext.io/wiki/Glossary Business Glossary]
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== Industry (Test) ==
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The following business glossary has been provided by
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*[https://wiki.knext.io/wiki/Glossary Business Glossary]
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{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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====Computer Science & Technology====
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|Coding/Programming
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Computer Repair
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Technology Assistant
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Web Design
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====Construction====
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|Carpentry
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Electrical
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Flooring
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Handyman
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HVAC
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==== Consulting====
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|Business
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Marketing
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|''NEED SUBCATEGORIES''
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====Education====
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|Adult Education/Training
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Apprenticeship/Internship (Paid/Non-Paid)
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College/University
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Early Childhood
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School-Aged
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==== Entertainment====
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DJ’s
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Roller/Ice Skate Lessons
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Party/Wedding Planners
  
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Singers
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====Farming/Gardening/Landscaping ====
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|''NEED SUBCATEGORIES''
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====Finances====
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|Banking Services
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Credit Repair
  
'''KNEXT is implemented in three phases:'''
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Investments/Saving
  
* Needs Assessment and Pre-Development Research,
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Auto/Home/Life Insurance
* Development and Initial Implementation,
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* Implementation and Evaluation.
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====[[Planning a Business: Food Industry|Food Industry]]====
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|Catering
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Food Truck
  
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Restaurant
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*Food Safety and Handling
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*Liquor license
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====Government Contracting ====
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==== Health & Wellness ====
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|Dentistry
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Funeral Services
  
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Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor
  
This resource is primarily oriented to idea and planning stages of starting a business and aims to help users and librarians locate library and community resources persons preparing to start a business. Questions related to running an existing and/or who are ready to register a business may be better suited to be supported by specific business support organizations. These are listed in the section dedicated to '''[[Main Page|currently operating an existing business]]'''. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/lg-71-17-0124-17 '''LG-71-17-0124-17''']. Please visit the KNEXT project website for further information: [https://knext.ischool.umd.edu/ KNEXT website].
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Massage Therapy
  
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Medical
  
[[File:WCD logo.png|center|frameless|679x679px]]
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Mental Health
  
= PGCMLS Workforce & Community Development Team =
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Nutritionists
[[File:WCD Microsite Homepage.png|thumb|376x376px|[https://pgcmls.libnet.info/WCD/WCD-home Workforce & Community Development Microsite]]]
 
  
The [https://pgcmls.libnet.info/WCD/WCD-home Workforce and Community Development (WCD]) team at [https://www.pgcmls.info/ Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS)] takes a holistic approach to help people build their careers. We support members of the community to obtain and maintain employment and build small businesses. We aid our community with career exploration by identifying their most fulfilling career aspirations. We are a bridge between community needs and resources to help our customers secure a sustainable future. As workforce team members, we recognize the importance of having time to focus on building a career. Career sustainability is essential to meeting basic psychological needs and overall well-being. Our goal is to help our customers achieve their full potential by providing them with guidance and career-related resources. As a team, we have created this [https://pgcmls.libnet.info/WCD/WCD-home microsite] to extend our programming and library's strategic framework. We want to ensure that we have those resources in place to help customers meet their basic needs. We also outlined career-focused resources for customers to support them in their journey towards a lasting career.
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Personal Trainer
  
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Physical Therapy
  
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Vitamin Supplements
  
= Business =
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Yoga
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====Home Based Business====
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====Multi-Level Marketing====
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====Music====
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====Non-Profit====
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|501(c)(3)
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====Photography & Videography====
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====Religion====
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====Retail====
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====Security Services====
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|Home Security
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Personal Security
  
==='''Resources for Planning Your Business''' ===
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Security Guard
<big>''Brief Summary belongs here''.</big>
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*[[Planning a Business|<big>Planning a business</big>]]
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====Sports====
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|Coaching
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Personal Trainer
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====Store-Front Business====
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| Event Space
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====Transportation====
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|Bus Service
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Delivery Services
  
==='''Resources for Starting Your Business'''===
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Towing
<big>''Brief Summary belongs here''.</big>
 
  
*<big>[[Starting a Business]]</big>
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Trucking
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*CDL
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Uber/Taxi/Lyft/Limousine
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|}
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== Community Resources ==
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Brief Summary belongs here.
  
===Resources for Currently Operating Businesses===
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[[Community Resources Directory]]
<!-- These will be a single landing page with links to existing partner organizations which are focused on each of these topics and a note on how best to hand-off. As well as other notes on things to prepare when approaching the support organizations-->
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== Small Business Gallery (Flyers) ==
*<big>[[Starting a Business|Launching a Business]]</big>
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<gallery mode="slideshow">
*'''Getting Funding'''
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File:PGCHD ReentrySimulation3 0929.jpg|'''PGC Reentry Simulation'''
*[[Currently Operating|<big>Currently Operating</big>]]
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File:Unnamed.png|'''PLCC Purple Line Corridor Coalition'''
*[[Expanding A Business|<big>Expanding A Business</big>]]
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File:EPIC-Virtual-Hiring-Event-JobSeekers-FEB-10.png|'''EPIC Virtual Hiring Event'''
*[[Exiting A Business|<big>Exiting A Business</big>]]
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File:Uplift Resilience - Recreating Your Paycheck.jpg|'''Operation Uplift Financial Reliance'''   
*Financing My Business (Accounting)
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</gallery>
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= List of Community Resources =
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== Quick Reference ==
[[Resource:Community Resources Directory|<big>Community Resources Directory</big>]]
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* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i56X4cmaF8wtv0gVGO2BPVbIkjJG1P7tEXfqjwPbxi4/edit Running Google Doc list of questions from staff]
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* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Z99Xb8zs9vikvYUfg5uXmo7Bhm5H-ak/edit Running Word Doc list of resources from staff]
  
<big>[[Resource:Tremain Davis|'''Tremain Davis''']], who is an entrepreneur, author, and expert professional, has a series of accessible, helpful videos on YouTube (called [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxRUzmzrOvaq0vmpGVWx-6A/videos ''The Tremain Show'']) with tips for you as you take your career journey.</big>
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==Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)==
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This will hold a generated list of FAQs and/or can be manually curated.
  
= Quick Reference =
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== About ==
* [https://catalog.pgcmls.info/polaris/search/browse.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.3&type=Browse&term=BUSINESS%20%26%20ECONOMICS&by=SU&sort=RELEVANCE&limit=&query=&page=0&searchid=0 <big>PGCLMS Catalog - Business & Economics</big>]
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The KNEXT wiki is built on [[mediawikiwiki:MediaWiki|MediaWiki]] which is the open source software powering [https://www.wikipedia.org/ Wikipedia]. Skills developed here can be applied to Wikipedia editing and many tools that are available on Wikipedia might be found here as well. This site is not part of nor affiliated with Wikipedia or Wikimedia.
* [https://www.pgcmls.info/small-business-resources <big>PGCMLS Website - Small Business Resources</big>]
 
* [[Help:Training Manual|<big>Training Manual</big>]]
 
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i56X4cmaF8wtv0gVGO2BPVbIkjJG1P7tEXfqjwPbxi4/edit?usp=sharing <big>Running Google Doc list of questions from staff</big>]
 
* [https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Z99Xb8zs9vikvYUfg5uXmo7Bhm5H-ak/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105081847964265927241&rtpof=true&sd=true <big>Running Word doc list of resources from staff</big>]
 
  
=<big>FAQ</big>=
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Issues and feature requests should be directed to
<big>This will hold a generated list of FAQ and/or can be manually curated.</big>
 
  
= Glossary =
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KNEXT is a project of the University of Maryland and Kent State University and this project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services [https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/lg-71-17-0124-17 LG-71-17-0124-17].
  
* [https://wiki.knext.io/wiki/Glossary KNEXT Glossary]
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[[Help:Training Manual|Training Manual]]  - This manual is designed to provide an orientation to Wikis in general and orientation to the specific features of this wiki.

Latest revision as of 21:29, 29 February 2024


10-26-2023 WCD Main Logo.png

About KNEXT Project

KNEXT is a three-year collaborative project between Kent State University (KSU-SLIS) and the University of Maryland (UMD-CIS), which partners with local public libraries, small business development centers, economic development organizations, and community advocacy groups to bring advanced data analytics and business intelligence (DA&BI) services to public libraries in order to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and community advocates within two recovering communities in Ohio and Maryland. Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services’ National Leadership Grants for National Digital Platform, this research project addresses the question: How can we integrate advances in big data and data analytics into libraries as essential community anchors in a way that empowers those communities while encouraging economic development and well-being? Hence, this project addresses two strategic goals of the IMLS: to “promote the use of technology to facilitate discovery of knowledge” within local communities through libraries and promote libraries as community anchors “to enhance civic engagement and economic vitality.”

KNEXT is implemented in three phases:

  • Needs Assessment and Pre-Development Research,
  • Development and Initial Implementation,
  • Implementation and Evaluation.

This resource is primarily oriented to idea and planning stages of starting a business and aims to help users and librarians locate library and community resources persons preparing to start a business. Questions related to running an existing and/or who are ready to register a business may be better suited to be supported by specific business support organizations. These are listed in the section dedicated to currently operating an existing business. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services LG-71-17-0124-17. Please visit the KNEXT project website for further information: KNEXT website.

PGCMLS Workforce & Community Development Team

The Workforce and Community Development (WCD) team at Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) takes a holistic approach to help people build their careers. We support members of the community to obtain and maintain employment and build small businesses. We aid our community with career exploration by identifying their most fulfilling career aspirations. We are a bridge between community needs and resources to help our customers secure a sustainable future. As workforce team members, we recognize the importance of having time to focus on building a career. Career sustainability is essential to meeting basic psychological needs and overall well-being.

Our goal is to help our customers achieve their full potential by providing them with guidance and career-related resources. As a team, we have created this microsite to extend our programming and library's strategic framework. We want to ensure that we have those resources in place to help customers meet their basic needs. We also outlined career-focused resources for customers to support them in their journey towards a lasting career.

Business Resources

Resources for Planning a Business:

Brief summary belongs here.

Planning a Business

Resources for Starting a Business:

Brief summary belongs here.

Starting a Business

Resources for Managing Business:

Brief summary belongs here.

Currently Operating an Existing Business
Financing My Business (Accounting)
Getting Funding
Human Resources

Resources for Growing a Business:

Brief summary belongs here.

Expanding a Business

Resources for Closing a Business:

Brief summary belongs here.

Exiting a Business

Business Glossary

The following business glossary has been provided by

Legal Services

The following business glossary has been provided by

Industry (Test)

The following business glossary has been provided by

Industry Subcategories Category 2 Category 3

Art

Artwork

Graphic Design

Painting

Authorship

Book Publishing

Selling Books

Writing Books

Beauty & Cosmetology

Barbershop/Hair Salon

Hair Supply Store

Make-up Artists

Nail/ Pedicure Technician

Skincare

Waxing

Business Laws & Regulation

NEED SUBCATEGORIES

Childcare

Childcare Business

Home-Based

Nanny Services

Cleaning Services

NEED SUBCATEGORIES

Computer Science & Technology

Coding/Programming

Computer Repair

Cyber Security

Social Media

Technology Assistant

Web Design

Construction

Carpentry

Electrical

Flooring

Handyman

HVAC

Landscaping

Plumbing

Renovation

Roofing

Snow Removal

Consulting

Business

Marketing

Training

E-Commerce

NEED SUBCATEGORIES

Education

Adult Education/Training

Apprenticeship/Internship (Paid/Non-Paid)

College/University

Early Childhood

School-Aged

Tutoring

Entertainment

Bands

Dancers

DJ’s

Roller/Ice Skate Lessons

Party/Wedding Planners

Singers

Farming/Gardening/Landscaping

NEED SUBCATEGORIES

Finances

Banking Services

Credit Repair

Investments/Saving

Auto/Home/Life Insurance

Food Industry

Catering

Food Truck

Restaurant

  • Food Safety and Handling
  • Liquor license

Government Contracting

Health & Wellness

Dentistry

Funeral Services

Lifeguard/Swimming Instructor

Massage Therapy

Medical

Mental Health

Nutritionists

Personal Trainer

Physical Therapy

Vitamin Supplements

Yoga

Home Based Business

Multi-Level Marketing

Music

Non-Profit

501(c)(3)

Photography & Videography

Religion

Ministry/Church

Retail

Security Services

Home Security

Personal Security

Security Guard

Sports

Coaching

Personal Trainer

Store-Front Business

Event Space

Transportation

Bus Service

Delivery Services

Towing

Trucking

  • CDL

Uber/Taxi/Lyft/Limousine

Community Resources

Brief Summary belongs here.

Community Resources Directory

Small Business Gallery (Flyers)

Quick Reference

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This will hold a generated list of FAQs and/or can be manually curated.

About

The KNEXT wiki is built on MediaWiki which is the open source software powering Wikipedia. Skills developed here can be applied to Wikipedia editing and many tools that are available on Wikipedia might be found here as well. This site is not part of nor affiliated with Wikipedia or Wikimedia.

Issues and feature requests should be directed to

KNEXT is a project of the University of Maryland and Kent State University and this project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services LG-71-17-0124-17.

Training Manual - This manual is designed to provide an orientation to Wikis in general and orientation to the specific features of this wiki.