The new database Gale Small Business Builder is a step-by-step online planning tool for starting, managing and optimizing a business or nonprofit. The program’s intuitive dashboard walks users through five areas of exploration in order to develop a business plan focused on long-term success. For patrons exploring the idea of small business ownership, this resource provides a … Read more
Local businesses generate 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail. Learn how to be an incubator to your business community at this Library Journal/Gale webcast. Panelists will cover these topics and more: Connecting with your business community Types of services small businesses and startups require Supporting your business community without … Read more
In the U.S., there are 28.8 million small businesses, accounting for 54 percent of all sales reports the Small Business Administration. Across the country, public libraries are supporting entrepreneurship as a core mission and are increasingly serving as vital members of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The public endorses this approach: A 2015 Pew Research Center survey … Read more