Small Business Assistance | Atlantic County Library System

The Atlantic County Library System can help you get your business started.

Our Resource Center offers a specialized collection of print and online business resources to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. To learn new skills or find the information you need, use the subscribed library databases and suggested weblinks on this page or stop in to browse our collection of business related books, newspapers and magazines. For more personalized assistance, talk to our Resource Center staff directly and look for classes and programs that could be of benefit. Our branches also provide computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners and meeting spaces for your use (call ahead to see what each branch offers).

Subscribed Library Databases

Business Source Elite
This resource provides full-text coverage of scholarly business, management and economics journals. The collection also includes publications covering topics such as accounting, banking, finance, international business, marketing and sales.

Business Source Premier
Business Source Premier provides indexing, abstracts and full text journals back to 1965 as well as comprehensive coverage in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, accounting, banking, finance, etc. The Company Profile search provides access to Marketplace Company Profiles which gives detailed information on hundreds of companies.

LearningExpress Library
Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Includes tutorials in popular software programs, computer and internet basics, math and writing. View Tutorial

Reference Solutions
Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) can help you find answers to a wide variety of questions. Common uses are finding US and Canadian businesses based on employee size, sales volume, type of business and location. It's easily searchable database provides residential listings including new home owners. View Tutorial

Regional Business News
This robust resource provides ultimate coverage for full-text business publications, on a regional level, for the United States and Canadian provinces. Key resources include newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, trade publications, magazines and news wires, with full-text content coverage spanning over 22 years.

Small Business Reference Center
The Small Business Reference Center is a comprehensive resource offering full-text periodicals and reports, sample business plans, U.S. tax forms, videos, NOLO legal guides, and reference books. It supports small business owners in all relevant areas from planning, financing and managing a business to exit strategies.

RBdigital eMagazines
With your ACLS card and PIN, download current issues of The Economist and Kiplinger's Personal Finance to read on your PC or mobile devices. View Tutorial

Suggested Weblinks

BusinessUSA
BusinessUSA is a centralized, one-stop platform designed to make it easier than ever for businesses to access government services to help them grow and hire.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance is a government-wide compendium of Federal programs, projects, services, and activities that provide assistance or benefits to the American public. It contains financial and non-financial assistance programs administered by departments and establishments of the Federal Government.

Chamber of Commerce Government Grants for Small Businesses
Links and information on government grants for small businesses in 2020.

Grants.gov
Find and apply for federal government grants.

Foundation Center
Source of information on philanthropy, fundraising, and grant programs. Foundation Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and, increasingly, global grantmakers and their grants — a robust, accessible knowledge bank for the sector. It also operates research, education, and training programs designed to advance knowledge of philanthropy at every level

HealthCare.gov
Learn about, receive tips and get updates on choosing a plan that works for your small business.

National Association of Small Business Development Centers - New Jersey
SBDC is committed to guiding established small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to create and expand their business enterprise.

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
New Jersey State web site with labor information and disability and unemployment insurance applications and information.

New Jersey Business Portal
Find out about starting a business, growing your business, financing and incentives, licensing, permits and more.

New Jersey Department of Treasury: Business Formation & Registration
Provides information and links to help get your business registered and licensed.

New Jersey Small Business Development Center
The New Jersey Small Business Development Center @ Rutgers-Newark is the premier provider of strategic, growth focused business training and technical assistance services to established small businesses and start-up entrepreneurs.

Small Business Administration
Official website for the U.S. Small Business Administration, which provides support to small businesses across the nation.

Starting a Business in Atlantic County
This online booklet written by the Atlantic County Clerk's Office provides advice and contact information on starting your own business.

STATSAMERICA
This online portal provides U.S. data for economic developers to use in site requests, developing metrics, grant writing and strategic planning.

U.S. Copyright Office
Website for the office of public record for copyright registration and deposit of copyright material.

Mango Languages

In addition to teaching conversational skills for 70+ languages, Mango Languages is now helping you take care of business with two specialty courses: Business English for Chinese (Mandarin) Speakers and Business English for Spanish Speakers. These online course are designed to help you master everything from business-related vocabulary to relevant grammatical structures and expressions. Learn the English skills to express yourself even in the most high-stakes professional work situations. View Tutorial

Reference Solutions

Reference Solutions (formerly ReferenceUSA) is the leading provider in business and consumer research for small business owners/entrepreneurs, job seekers, students and people looking to move. Offering a full-service platform, Reference Solutions helps users create marketing plans, conduct competitive analysis, raise funds, find people as well as locate and research companies. View Tutorial

Register for any of these free online webinars to help get the most out of ReferenceUSA:

Job Seeking: Career Search Strategies Using Reference Solutions
Reference Solutions' Search Essentials
Librarian's Training
People Seeking People: Designed to help users find people using same tools as Private Investigators do.
Starting a Business
Managing Your Business
Growing Your Business for B2B Sales: Designed for business-to-business companies and their sales reps.
Growing Your Business for B2C Sales: Designed for business-to-consumer companies and their sales reps.
How to Research/Find a Doctor or Dentist

Register for any of these free online webinars to help get the most out of ReferenceUSA:

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