Small Business Resources
From GRPLpedia
Contents |
Introduction
How do you turn your unique idea into a successful small business? Our Small Business Resource Center has loads of resources, including books and databases, to help you plan, start, and grow your business. We also offer classes and individual appointments to help you get started with your small business research.
Books to Get You Started
Business Plans
Over 400 business plans in "Small Business Resource Center" database
Michigan's "Guide to Starting a Small Business" online
Financing a Small Business
MI-SBTDC Financing Resources and Tips
Michigan Certified Development Corporation
Economic Development Foundation
Resource Guide: How to Finance Your Small Business
Legal Aspects
Resource Guide: Legal Information
Michigan Business Entity Search
Customer Demographics
Demographic Profile for Grand Rapids and Lakeshore Areas
Community Sourcebook of Zip Code Demographics
Best Customers: Demographics of Customer Demand
SRDS the Lifestyle Market Analyst
The Right Place - Regional Statistics
Michigan Economic Development Corporation County Economic Profiler
Resource Guide: Market Research
Marketing Your Business
Entrepreneur Magazine's Ultimate Small Business Marketing Guide
Small Business Adminstration Marketing
KnowThis.com Marketing Tutorials
American Marketing Association
National Federation of Independent Business
Resource Guide: Marketing Your Business
National and Local Organizations
Small Business Administration (SBA)
City of Grand Rapids Economic Development
Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center (MISBTDC)
Business Resource Portal (GVSU)
Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW)
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
West Michigan Chamber Coalition
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
West Michigan Minority Contractors Association
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)
Databases
The Grand Rapids Public Library provides free access to research databases. Databases are available at the Library or from home with Internet access and your Grand Rapids Public Library card.
Small Business Resource Center from Gale
Area Business Publications
MiBiz.com's Michigan Loves Manufacturing
Business Outlook for West Michigan
GVSU's Seidman Business Review
Related Pages
Business and Finance Magazine at the Main Library
