Business Information Service
Creative Industries
Turn your masterpiece into a master plan
The Business Information team can help people working in the creative and media industry in a number of inventive ways.
From sources of affordable studio space to financing issues for freelancers, you may be surprised at what we keep on our shelves. Titles such as Broadcast, Campaign, Music Week, Advertising Age, and many others provide weekly and monthly news.
Looking for that all important visual to enhance profile and create branding? The Knowledge, Kemps, ALF, and The Creative Handbook are just some examples of easy to use reference books, allowing you to create your very own tailor made 'little black book'.
Use BRAD to create lists of newspapers and periodicals published in the UK. Updated on a monthly basis, you can be sure you're receiving accurate and relevant information, allowing you to make contact and be heard. Our databases can also provide you with details of suppliers and contacts.
Starting a new enterprise in such a competitive industry can seem daunting, but here's the good news, you are not alone. We know how important it is to meet like-minded people in a friendly, professional environment. Come to one of our regular events, and take the opportunity to network with industry professionals and experienced in-house staff.
Contents of Business Information Service
- About the Business Information Service
- Starting up in Business
- Company Information
- Credit and Business-to-Business
- Job Hunting
- Market Research
- News and Current Awareness
- Products and services
- Creative Industries (this page)
- European Union information
- Business Services
- Contact the Business Information Service
Further information
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Ask About Business
Ask About Business is a partnership between eleven local authorities in Greater Manchester and the North West. Led by Manchester Library and Information Service, Ask About Business provides access through libraries to information that supports: Pre-Start and new businesss; Existing business; Job Seekers; Consumers; Inventors; and Business students.
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Manchester PATLIB
For patents, trademarks, registered designs, and copyright information.





