Business Resources @ the Library

Welcome! The Bailey Library is full of resources to empower your small business success - whether you are researching market opportunities or looking for ideas on how to find your competition or promote your products.

Use the menu below to start exploring. Click on any heading to access a drop-down menu of topic Research Guide links.

Start Your Own Business

Guide to Market Research

Market Research

The Business of...

General Business Start Up Guide

Start Your Own Non-Profit

Business Research Databases

Online Startup Business Research Help

WCC Librarians are currently offering remote Startup Business Research Help.

LIVE SESSIONS:

One-on-one 30-minute Startup Business Research Help sessions on the first Thursday or Third Tuesday of every month.

Visit the Entrepreneurship Center Events page to view upcoming dates and book an appointment.

EMAIL or ZOOM CONSULTATIONS:

Fill out the Research Help Request Form.
Include up to 3 specific market research questions.
A librarian will respond with helpful links, reports, or resource recommendations within a few days.

Research Help Request Form
Note: You will need to select a meeting date and time to submit the form. This is helpful in case we need to set up a call to answer your question.

Online Market Research Workshop

Online Market Research Workshop

This workshop helps you answer questions about demographics, industry growth estimates, trends, competition, market openings, and more! This session will be held via Zoom.

Friday, September 24 - 10:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.