DID YOU KNOW… Your neighborhood Bienville Parish Library has access to the Small Business Reference Center Database! This wonderful asset provides up to date information on relevant topics from starting a company, operations management and sales to growing or rescuing a business. The database contains nearly 400 full-text periodicals and over 450 full-text reference books. Items include: “LLC vs Incorporation”, “Starting a 501(c)3” “Dealing with Problem Employees”, “Women in Business” and more!
The section of business videos provides critical information for business owners. Interviews, ‘lessons learned’ features, lectures and ‘how to’ videos help foster success in all aspects of starting and growing a business.
A collection of state-specific resources, such as demographic data, fastest growing cities, licenses and permits, organizations, and more that are important to the start and development of businesses. So if you’re thinking of a small business start-up or have specific questions about your small business check the SMALL BUSINESS REFERENCE CENTER! You can find this database by going to: http://www.bienvillelibrary.org and clicking the DATABASES quick link. Scroll down the right column until you see the green Small Business Reference Center icon. There you have access to a powerful tool to help you in growing your success in business!

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