Whether you are just starting out or have an established small business, this guide highlights services and resources put together by the Research department staff of the Tremont branch library to help you and your small business. 

In-Library Services

• Free faxing and scanning
• Low-cost copying and printing 
• Meeting spaces
• 30+ PCs with Microsoft Office suite
• 4 PCs with Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• High-speed Wi-Fi
• Flatbed scanners
• Passport service -by appointment
• Small Business Resources Fair -held annually at the UA Library’s Tremont Branch

Databases / Ebooks

The following are part of the UA Library’s premium Research Tools. Unless you are in one of our library locations, you will need your library card and PIN to access them.

• AtoZdatabases
• Business Source Premier
• Foundation Directory Online
• GuideStar
• LinkedIn Learning
• Small Business Source
• Full list of the UA Library’s Business, Finance and Investment Databases.

Reference Ebooks

• Encyclopedia of American Industries
• Encyclopedia of Business and Finance
• Encyclopedia of Small Business
• Small Business Sourcebook

Research Resources

These materials are located in the Research Department of the Tremont Branch. Click on the links below to see these items in our catalog.

• Business Plans Handbook  
• Business First Book of Lists

• NOLO Book Collection
  • Deduct It!: Lower Your Small Business Taxes
  • How to Write a Business Plan
  • Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business 
  • The Small Business Start-Up Kit
  • Tax Savvy for Small Business 

Journals / Magazines / Newspapers

Some current issues of the following magazine and journal titles are available for checking out, while in some cases older issues may be accessed at the Main Library’s Reference Department. Follow the links to the catalog or see a librarian for more information:

Circulating Magazines

• Columbus CEO  *older issues are available for in-library use
• Entrepreneur
• Fast Company
• Harvard Business Review
• Inc.
• Smart Business Columbus

Non-Circulating Newspapers and Newsletters

* indicates both print and digital access

• Barron’s National Business & Finance Weekly*
• Business First: Columbus
• Daily Reporter
• Dow Theory Forecasts*
• Columbus Dispatch*
• IBD Weekly
• Kiplinger Letter*
• Value Line Investment Survey*
• New York Times*
• Wall Street Journal*

Websites

These recommended websites are chosen by Research staff as reliable sources of business information.

• CEO Express                                                              
• Currency Converter      
• ECDI: Economic & Community Development Institute                                                  
• Economic Indicators                                                        
• International Trade Administration – Export Solutions                                                                          
• Grow with Google                                                                                                                             
• Office of Trade Policy and Analysis    
• Ohio Secretary of State – Business Services                 
• SEC: US Securities and Exchange Commission     
• SBA: Small Business Administration        
• SCORE        
• Small Business Development Center
• State of Ohio – Department of Developement   
• State of Ohio -Start a Business Guide                                                    
• Thomas Register            
• TriVillage Chamber Partnership                                                 

Search Starters

Get started with your research by finding and requesting materials from the catalog on subjects related to business.

• Business
• Small Business
• Business Etiquette
• Business Networks
• Management
• Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Internet Marketing