Small Business Resource Guide

Business Resources Overview

   According to the Small Business Administration, research indicates that poor planning is responsible for most business failures. You can improve your chance for success by visiting the Business, Science & Technology Department. Whether you're starting a business or doing general business research, we have what you need. Depending on the research topic, our resources are available in a variety of formats. The Business, Science & Technology Department has reference and circulating books covering most major business subjects including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, economics, finance, investment, marketing, and more. We also have business related newspapers and magazines such as Barron's, Birmingham Business Journal, Business Week, Investor's Business Daily, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Value Line, The Wall Street Journal and the list goes on. The Business, Science & Technology Department also has an extensive collection of databases including Alabama Legal Forms, Business & Company Resource Center, Morningstar, Reference USA, Regional Business News, Standard & Poor's Net Advantage etc,. Reference Librarians are available to assist patrons in acquiring information and materials in order to improve their chance for success.