Business Information Service
Starting up in Business
People the world over dream of setting up their own business and working for themselves but are often overwhelmed by the prospect.
The Business Information Service can help you get started with a range of resources to offer support and sign posting, whether you are setting out your stall or building your empire.
The COBRA database covers an extensive range of topics and ideas related to starting up, running or supporting the development of small firms, including:
hundreds of small business ideas and business opportunity profiles
practical how-to guides, reports, checklists and factsheets covering hundreds of small business subjects
And if you're a member of the library, you can access this resource at home via our online reference library.
The Business Information Service also supplies information about:
- Franchising
- Customs & Excise
- E-Commerce
- Business plans
- Legal requirements
- Health and Safety
- Economic data
- Import and Export leads
We also host regular events and workshops suitable for small businesses to help you build up local networks or just to meet others in the same position.
Contents of Business Information Service
- About the Business Information Service
- Starting up in Business (this page)
- Company Information
- Credit and Business-to-Business
- Job Hunting
- Market Research
- News and Current Awareness
- Products and services
- Creative Industries
- 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.
