Small Business Resources

Find support for your business online.

At every stage of your business, the library can save you time and money. Whether you’re expanding a thriving business or are still deciding if entrepreneurship is right for you, we’re here to connect you to the people and information you need.

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Resources

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Entrepreneur and Small Business (ESB) Certification Test your knowledge in entrepreneurship and small business management.
Community Business Connector Find business help in your neighborhood. Work with a point-of-contact from the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
eBook Business Reading Room Thousands of books and audiobooks about business and leadership available to download to your phone, device, or computer.
LinkedIn Learning Video courses teaching skills and software knowledge for business, web design and development, IT, education, and more.
ReferenceUSA (Data Axle) Business and residential listings of US and Canadian companies, US residences, US job/internship searches, consumer lifestyles, and new movers/homeowners to help you find your customers or competitors.
Virtual Business Coaching for Navigating COVID-19 One-on-one counseling sessions for anyone seeking advice on starting and maintaining a successful small business.

Starting and Running a Small Business

Learn how to start, manage, or grow a small business. Write your business plan, develop management skills, and understand essential topics like finance, law, and marketing.

Online Resources

Business Plans Handbook Sample business plans from entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses in the manufacturing, retail, and service industries.
eBook Business Reading Room Thousands of the best books and audiobooks about business and leadership available to download to your phone, device, or computer.
LinkedIn Learning Video courses teaching skills and software knowledge, including for starting and running a business.
Mango Languages Self-paced online language learning software with specialty courses for business, legal, and industry vocabulary.
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce Articles on business, money, real estate, technology, construction, architecture, and the environment.

Market and Customer Research

Finance and Capital

Technology

Work-Life Balance

Work hard, play hard. No-cost ways to avoid burnout, build relationships, and have fun.

Online Resources

Business magazines OverDrive magazines provides access to business magazines that will help you stay up-to-date. Current issues of Entrepreneur, The Economist, Fast Company, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Inc., and other business magazines are available.
hoopla Movies, TV, music, and comics for your computer or mobile devices; all titles available with no holds and no waiting.
OverDrive eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, and magazines. For your computer, mobile device, or eReader.
Personalized reading recommendations A list of books chosen just for you to help you find your perfect BookMatch.