Subject Guides

Small Business

The West Bloomfield Township Public Library offers many resources to small businesses and entrepreneurs. Find information on business forms, business startup tips, and online resources containing industry and company information.

Library Resources: On the Shelves

	The Social Network Business Plan: 18 Strategies That Will Create Great Wealth by David Silver 2009		Legal forms for starting and running a small business by Fred Steingold 2008
	Web Marketing for Small businesses by Stephanie Diamond 2008		The ultimate small business marketing toolkit by Beth Goldstein 2008
	Retire, and start your own business by Dennis Sargent and Martha Sargent 2008		Put More Cash in Your Pocket : Turn What You Know Into Dough by Loral Langemeier 2009
	Crush It! : Why Now is the Time to Cash in on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk 2009		Greening Your Small Business : How to Improve Your Bottom Line, Grow Your Brand, Satisfy Your Customers and Save the Planet by Jennifer Kaplan 2009
	The Mocha Manual to Turning Your Passion Into Profit : How to Find and Grow Your Side Hustle in Any Economy by Kimberly Seals-Allers 2009		Wealth Creation for Small Business Owners : 76 Strategies For Financial Success In Any Economy by James E. Cheeks 2010

Library Resources: Magazines

Business 2.0

Business Week

Library Resources: Electronic

Associations Unlimited
	Contact information and descriptions for US and international organizations. Provided and paid for by the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Business Plans Handbook
	Search all volumes of this comprehensive collection of sample plans in one click. Provided and paid for by the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Encyclopedia of Small Business
	Designed to provide entrepreneurs with how-to information that they can apply to their own business. Contains 600 detailed articles and overviews of all the key information needs of small business owners, including financing, financial planning, business plan creation, market analysis, sales strategy, tax planning, and human resource issues. Provided and paid for by the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Encyclopedia of Everyday Law
	Fills a much-needed gap between legal texts focusing on the theory and history behind the law and more practical guides dealing with the law and its everyday effect upon its citizens. Articles include brief descriptions of each issue's historical background, profiles of various U.S. laws and regulations, details of how laws and regulations vary from state to state, and comprehensive bibliographies that include print and Web resources and lists of relevant organizations. Provided and paid for by the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Business & Company Resource Center (was General Business File ASAP)
	Analyze company performance and activity, industry events and trends as well as the latest in management, economics and politics. Access to a combination of broker research reports, trade publications, newspapers, journals and company directory listings with full text and images available.
Michigan Legal Forms
	Provides a wide selection of state-specific legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Provided and paid for by the West Bloomfield Township Public Library.
Michigan Online Legal Help Center
	Provides general articles on finding legal help, locating law libraries, researching law and links to other Mighigan law websites. Includes family law, elder law, criminal law, will and trusts and landlord-tenant law.

Online Resources

Official Business Link to the U.S. Government
Business.gov, the official business link to the U.S. Government, is managed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in partnership with 21 other federal agencies. This website provides links to federal government information and services.

Small Business Administration YouTube Channel
The SBA's innovative YouTube Channel brings you the latest information on programming, government opportunities, how to start and grow a small business and small business success stories.

GreenBiz
Launched in 2000, GreenBiz is the leading voice of the Green Economy. It's mission is to teach companies of all sizes integrate environmental responsibility without compromising profits.

Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center
The Michigan Small Business & Technology Development CenterTM (MI-SBTDCTM) enhances Michigan's economic well-being by providing counseling, training, research and advocacy for new ventures, existing small businesses and innovative technology companies.

Michigan Economic Development Corporation
For any company already in Michigan or considering a location in the state, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will give users the upper hand with a wide array of economic development tools. Whether expanding, relocating or just looking for help, the MEDC can assist with its one-stop business service.

Penguin Business Beat
Each month, the Penguin Group records a themed business podcast featuring two authors and reviews of classic business books. Episodes are archived so that listeners can catch up on past discussions.

Michigan Small Business
The business directory and search engine for small business in Michigan.

Women's Business Development Center
Each women's business center provides assistance and/or training in finance, management, marketing, procurement and the Internet, as well addressing specialized topics. Users can learn about tips on starting a business, developing a successful business plan and identifying a target market.

StartUpNation
This is a leading business advice and social networking site for entrepreneurs. StartupNation.com offers users invaluable information on the details of owning a business, building a business plan, increasing sales and other resources.

IRS - Small Business Tax Information
The I.R.S. provides short video clips on a variety of topics that are dedicated to helping your small business.

Organizations

The West Bloomfield Chamber Of Commerce
Serving the business communities of West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, Orchard & Sylvan Lake.

SEMCOG
SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, is the regional planner in Southeast Michigan.

Business Basics Workshops (Oakland County Michigan Business Center)
The Oakland County Business Center provides ongoing support and resources to the small business community. View the list of scheduled events.

SCORE
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to small business entrepreneurs. This accelerate website provides tool kits to help educate. Online courses, podcasts, and interactive tools can be found; with a new one added each month.

Last Updated: June 24 2010