Small Business Success Stories

Beverly Hines - Media Specialist

Having NC LIVE resources available really has made an impact on our students and the success that we are seeing.

Beverly Hines
Media Specialist
Jones Senior High School

Beverly is a lifelong Jones County resident, former teacher, and current Media Specialist. She uses online resources at Jones Senior High School through Neuse Regional Library to help students prepare for college entrance exams, language learning, and homework help. Thanks to NC LIVE, her students can practice for the ASVAB or SAT in LearningExpress Library, for free. When students graduate, they can continue to use NC LIVE resources at their local public library, community college, or 4-year university.

Matt Snyder - Psychologist

Matt Snyder

I can use it directly in my work with clients, in support of my ongoing research efforts, to keep my own pace with the field in general and to help generate ideas.

Matt Snyder
MA, PsyD, LCMHCS
Henderson County Public Library
Psychologist

Matt is a practicing psychologist and former geochemistry researcher in Hendersonville. He uses research databases at Henderson County Public Library to keep up with developments in his field, research client questions, and help educate clients as part of his practice. Resources such as ProQuest Central and ProQuest Psychology Database support his ongoing research efforts and positively contribute to his career success.

Sid Chadwick - Business Owner

Sid Chadwick

The first time an entrepreneur uses NC LIVE business resources to define their target market, they will be hooked.

Sid Chadwick
Business Owner
Chadwick Consulting

Sid recommends NC LIVE business resources through Forsyth County Public Library to his Chadwick Consulting clients who are looking to find answers to their questions about vertical market segmmentation, potential customers, and industry trends. He shows them how the library offers access to the informaiton they need, when they need it, free of charge.

Natalie Ramos - Business Owner

Resources and tools from my library and NC LIVE helped me plan and open my own successful retail business.

Natalie Ramos
Business Owner
Beautiful Dreamer Variety Store

When Natalie decided to open her own business, the staff at the Mooresville Public Library were there to help. They introduced her to NC LIVE business resources and connected her to local resources including everything from tax planning to low-cost printing. "If I had any questions or problems, the library staff were always there to assist me and make sure that my needs were met."