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If you are thinking about starting a business or are looking for research tools to expand or change your current business, this is the place for you. The Lee County Library System has many resources to help you develop your business.






 

 

 BBB News

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 News Alerts from Valueline

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 Business Magazines

 Printed copies of many of these publications are available within the Lee County Library System. Check the shelf during your next visit to a location.
   
  
   

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 Business Resources

Better Business Bureau of West FloridaBetter Business Bureau of West Florida
Consumers may search for business complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau, file a complaint, get tips and read up on the latest fraud alerts. Business owners may apply for BBB accreditation.
Business and Company Resource Center
This fully integrated resource unifies company profiles, brand information, categorizations, investment reports, company histories, chronologies and publications.
Business Index ASAP
A business and financial index of more than 50 million journal articles.
BusinessDecision
BusinessDecision is a database/GIS web subscription service for  business patrons that need in-depth analysis. BusinessDecision provides tools to help small and medium size enterprises find new customers and increase sales to existing customers using a sophisticated GIS tool set and a wide range of consumer market data. Covers the following states:
AL, AR, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV.
Tips and Tricks See also: Tapestry Data Manual (PDF 93p.)
 
Demographics NowDemographics Now (Gale)

Offers up-to-date resources on demographics and extensive market level information.

Employ Florida MarketplaceEmploy Florida Marketplace
A career information resource for job seekers and employers.
Florida State and Local GovernmentFlorida State and Local Government
A directory of official state, county, and city government websites.
Gale LegalForms
A wide selection of state-specific (and multi-state) legal forms across the most popular legal areas. Includes real estate contracts, wills, pre-marital agreements, bankruptcy, divorce, landlord tenant and many others. Also includes a comprehensive attorney state directory and a dictionary of legal definitions explained in laymen's language.
General Business File ASAP
Conduct a keyword search of a business or business topic and this database returns full-text, electronic journals about your subject.
IRSIRS
Download forms or get helpful tips and information on tax filing, avoiding schemes, obtaining tax credits for buying a home and more.
Growth chartLee County Economic Development
Lee County Economic Development site.
Lee County Housing Resources Lee County Housing Resources
from the Lee County Department of Human Services. Listings got tenants and providers.
Lee County Property AppraiserLee County Property Appraiser
Submit an address change, find current codes or look up a piece of property in Lee County.
Morningstar
Search stocks, bonds, mutual funds and ETFs. Learn about investments, see reports and create portfolios. Limited to 10 concurrent logins.
 
 This resource allows ten concurrent logins from patrons.
Professional Collection
A research database for career professionals
Reference USAReference USA
The Business database contains company names, phone numbers, addresses, key executive names, SIC and NAICS codes, employee size, sales volume and more. The Residential database contains resident names, addresses, phone numbers, income and median home values.
ResumeMakerResumeMaker
Premium Resume Builder and Career Center
SBASBA (U.S. Small Business Administration)
Chart IconSCORE (Counselors to America's Small Businesses)

SCORE is a national, non-profit organization with over 11,500 volunteer business counselors in 389 chapters throughout the U.S. and its territories. Established in 1964, we are a group of retired executives and business owners who donate their time to serve as counselors and advisors to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.

Small Business Collection
A database of electronic journals, books, news and magazine articles on topics for small business research.
Small Business Resource CenterSmall Business Resource Center

Search this database to learn how to start, finance or manage your small business. Resources include sample business plans, how to guides, articles and websites.

SunbizSunbiz
From Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations. Search and access filed information for corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, general partnerships, trademarks, fictitious name registrations and liens. Images of most filed documents can be downloaded at no charge and most filing forms can also be downloaded.
ThomasNetThomasNet
Search ThomasNet to find manufacturers, distributors and service providers - from Actuators to Zirconium and everything in between.
Tourism, Hospitality, and Leisure Collection
A database of electronic journals, news and magazine articles, and books for research of the tourism, leisure and hospitality industry.
ValuelineValueline
Yahoo iconYahoo Finance
Financial information through Yahoo.