When you visit an Arapahoe Library you may notice that we have some amazingly creative staff. Each branch has its own take on how to transform library space to showcase our impressive collection of books, movies, music and more. They play to the season, creating imaginative holiday displays, and love to show off some…
Homemade Bread Day
What's the best thing since sliced bread? Making your own. With the temperature dropping, spending a cozy day at home baking may be the new hobby you've been looking for. Homemade Bread Day on Friday, November 17 may be just the inspiration you need. When you get tired of watching The Great British Baking Show, admiring…
Security Breach and Fraud Prevention
In September 2017, Equifax experienced a data breach that affected the private information of nearly 143 million people. With the year winding to a close and tax season on the horizon, many consumers are still questioning how this may have affected them and what they can do about it. What to do: Check to see…
October is National Women’s Small Business Month
Did you know that until 1988 in some states women needed a male relative to cosign business loans? Well times have changed. Since the Women's Business Ownership Act was passed by Congress to eliminate such laws and create support programs, women have been taking the business world by storm. That is why, each October, the National Women's…
How to Get Funding: the 5 C’s of Business Credit
One of the biggest concerns for most entrepreneurs is funding. There is nothing more frustrating that preparing a business plan and being turned down for a loan time and time again, but there is always a reason. The 5 C's of business credit are what banks use to evaluate a borrower and determine from both a…
Why You NEED a Business Plan
"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." - Dwight D. Eisenhower People often think that a business plan is only necessary if they are seeking funding. While a business plan is an essential part of any loan proposal, it is far more than an external fundraising…
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