Columbus Metropolitan Library is hosting this free virtual event as part of its fall business classes.

Ask questions and live chat with staff and guest speakers from your computer or mobile device. Can’t attend the live stream? Sign up and watch the recording afterwards.

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Creating a Business Plan Using Gale's Business Plan Builder

Learn how to use Gale Business Plan Builder to start, manage or optimize your business. The class is taught by Cynthia Sloan, founder of Off the Ground Ministries Consulting and owner of Sloan's Tiny Visionary Academy & Business School.

Gale Business Plan Builder is a guided tool designed to help entrepreneurs build a business plan from scratch. Business Plan Builder includes five step-by-step modules that help prepare entrepreneurs to seek funding for their business.

It is a useful tool for experienced business owners and nonprofit founders, and is one of many online resources available free with your library card.