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Main Street Resource Library

Check these books out at the Main Street Office—101 E. Franklin, 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. (Bloomfield Main Street, 664-2309 or blmfdmainstreet@netins.net

1.    Low interest loans for many areas of need in starting or expanding a business

2.    Paint grants for businesses

3.    Façade renovation grants

4.    Upper story housing funding possibilities

5.    Free design assistance through Main Street Iowa for downtown business  buildings


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