Business

Business Resources

View a list of librarian-currated digital resources on a wide range of business and entrepreneurship topics.

Take a deeper dive! 

Additional library topics with resources to help you start, run, and grow your business:

Learn how to start, finance, or manage your small business. Includes sample business plans, how-to guides, articles, and more.

Access free individual mentoring services, no- and low-cost workshops and events, plus templates and tools, all to help entrepreneurs start and successfully run small businesses.

Try searching the web for "small business." Look for results from .us, .gov, and .org. Add your  state, county, or city name to the search to focus more locally, e.g.

Explore careers, research occupations, the labor market, and more. Find local offices, training, job listings, etc. Take advantage of the information and services for both job seekers and employers.
Find advice, training, and resources for Washington business owners and entrepreneurs.
Find information and requirements for planning, starting, running, and closing a business in Washington State. Do you need a license, business name, information about reporting revenue, paying taxes? It's all here!
Use tools and instructions to independently address a wide range of legal issues including business law, financial planning, family law, property & real estate, and rights & disputes.
Review company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and company & industry news from periodicals.