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Check these books out at the Main Street Office—101 E.
Franklin Street, Phone: 664-2309
Basic Preservation – National Trust
publication
CD and booklet presenting
the basics of historic preservation.
Boom Town USA—Jack Schulz
7
1/2 Keys to a successful small town
eBay Business for Dummies (9 books in
1)—Marsha Collier
Start an eBay store for a few dollars a month!
The Economics of Rehabilitation – Donovan D.
Rypkema
A National Trust
publication presenting the economic viability of preservation.
Entrepreneur magazines
many articles on
successful entrepreneurs, advice for starting a new business, lists of
franchises, etc., etc.
The Essential Online Solution – Rick Segel &
Barbara Callan-Bogia
The 5-Step Formula for
small business success beginning with the Internet.
Main Street Means Business – Main
Street/National Trust publication
CD and booklet
containing a training presentation on the Main Street Approach to
Commercial District Revitalization
My Own Business—SBA (2, 3-ring binders)
Starting a business, many
helpful hints, how to create a business plan, etc. Check table of
contents and read any or all chapters of interest.
Retail Business Kit for Dummies – Rick Segel
Lots of very practical
advice from this retail expert on starting and running a business,
creating a business plan, legal issues, keeping track of financial
matters, selling and advertising, and more.
Retail Innovations and Exchange—Margie
Johnson packet
Again, lots of easy-to-read info/charts—read any or all
Retail Realities and Trends—Margie Johnson
packet
Lots
of easy-to-read info/charts in this packet—read any or all
Online Resources—SBA (2 copies)
Welcome to the World of Buying & Selling on eBay
– John Wenck
Power Point presentation on the basics of buying and selling on eBay.
Ask about these financial resources.
Call Bloomfield Main Street, 664-2309 or
email
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Low interest loans for many areas of need in starting or
expanding a business
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Paint grants for businesses
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Facade renovation grants
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Upper story housing funding possibilities
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Free design assistance through Main Street Iowa for downtown
business buildings
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Program Coordinator.